Ashish Nehra expressed visible frustration as play remained stalled despite the rain stopping during Gujarat Titans’ tense encounter against Mumbai Indians.
Frustration Boils Over as GT Clinch Midnight Thriller
Gujarat Titans secured one of IPL 2025’s most dramatic victories in a rain-affected clash at the Wankhede Stadium, but not without tension. Head coach Ashish Nehra and finisher Rahul Tewatia erupted in frustration at the umpires after the second rain break, accusing them of needless delays. Although rain had ceased well before midnight, the restart kept getting postponed—from 12:09 AM to 12:25 AM, and finally 12:30 AM—causing visible agitation in the GT camp.
Ashish Nehra was seen furiously protesting on the sidelines, while Tewatia, under intense pressure to seal the chase, expressed his discontent on the field. Despite the distractions, GT managed to chase down the revised target, sealing an unforgettable last-over win.
Rahul Tewatia saying where is rain.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 6, 2025
– Ashish Nehra is furious. pic.twitter.com/Xfk2ddfLQH
Trailing on the Duckworth-Lewis method, GT needed every chance to stay in the hunt. “We knew it would be a one-over game at max, and we wanted to give ourselves a chance,” he added, crediting the crew’s swift work in ensuring the match reached its conclusion.
A thrilling finish
Chasing a revised 147 in 19 overs, Gujarat Titans needed 15 off the final over. Rahul Tewatia opened with a boundary, and Gerald Coetzee followed with a crucial six. A no-ball by Deepak Chahar allowed two more runs, swinging momentum GT’s way. After a single leveled the scores, Coetzee was dismissed with one needed off two. A misfield on the final ball saved GT from a run-out, securing a stunning three-wicket win.