Gujarat Titans Halt Mumbai’s Streak in Last-Ball Thriller as Playoff Race Heats Up
Gujarat Titans ended Mumbai Indians’ six-match winning streak with a nail-biting three-wicket win off the final ball at the Wankhede in a rain-interrupted encounter. With 14 matches left in the league stage, the playoff picture remains wide open, with seven teams still in the hunt. Here’s how Tuesday’s result has impacted the standings and what it means going forward, reports Live Cricket Score.
Points Table After Match #55
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0.793 |
| RCB | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0.482 |
| PBKS | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0.376 |
| MI | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 1.156 |
| DC | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 0.362 |
| KKR | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 0.249 |
| LSG | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | -0.469 |
| SRH (E) | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 7 | -1.192 |
| RR (E) | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6 | -0.718 |
| CSK (E) | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4 | -1.117 |
Gujarat Titans
Remaining fixtures: DC (Away), LSG (Home), CSK (Home)
Gujarat Titans currently hold the most favourable position, sitting at the top with 16 points and three matches to go, two of which are at home against underperforming sides LSG and CSK. Winning all three would ensure a top-two finish. Even two victories could suffice if PBKS or RCB drop a game or fall behind on Net Run Rate. A single win would be enough to seal a Playoff berth, but not necessarily a top-two finish unless other results fall in their favour. In an improbable scenario, GT could still qualify without another win, though it would depend on a particular sequence of results.
Mumbai Indians
Remaining fixtures: PBKS (Away), DC (Home)
Mumbai’s incredible mid-season resurgence hit a roadblock with their loss to GT. Starting the campaign with four losses in five games has made their road to a top-two finish a steep climb. Winning their remaining two matches would take them to 18 points — likely enough for a Playoff spot, but not guaranteed for a top-two position, as GT, RCB, and PBKS could still surpass them. A single win keeps their hopes alive but would place them at the mercy of other results.
What’s at Stake for KKR in Their Next Game?
Remaining fixtures: CSK (Home), SRH (Away), RCB (Away)
Kolkata Knight Riders have found some late-season form with back-to-back wins against DC and RR. That momentum will be crucial as they approach their final three fixtures. The maximum they can reach is 17 points, which might still fall short if other teams push beyond that mark. They could sneak into the top four with 15 points, but that would require several favourable outcomes elsewhere.
