IPL Bulletin For May 7: From Gujarat Titans Thrilling Win Over Mumbai Indians To CSK, KKR See Drop In Fans

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IPL Bulletin For May 7: In a thrilling turn of events at the IPL 2025, Gujarat Titans secured a dramatic rain-affected victory over Mumbai Indians, jumping to the top of the points table. Shubman Gill's stellar performance, both with the bat and in the field, earned him the Man of the Match award.

Meanwhile, fan sentiments continue to shift across the league, with Delhi Capitals gaining ground as other giants like CSK and KKR experience declines. From record-breaking performances to off-field controversies, here's a look at the recap.

1) Gujarat Titans Beat Mumbai Indians By DL Method In Rain-Marred Thriller

Gujarat Titans edged past Mumbai Indians by four wickets (DLS method) in a rain-hit thriller at Wankhede. Chasing 156, GT sealed victory on the final ball after late drama and a missed run-out by Hardik Pandya.

Earlier, MI scored 155/8, led by Will Jacks (53) and Suryakumar Yadav (35), but collapsed after a strong start. GT now top the points table with 16 points, while MI drop to fourth.

2) Second Rain Interruption Played In Favour Of Gujarat Titans, Proves To Be Turning Point

With 24 needed off the last two overs, rain halted play again with GT 5 runs behind the DLS par score. After a 40-minute delay, the revised target was 15 off the final over. Deepak Chahar bowled the last six balls, but Rahul Tewatia and Gerald Coetzee kept their cool. Tewatia hit a boundary, Coetzee smashed a six, and a no-ball brought the equation to 4 off 3. A single levelled the scores before Coetzee was dismissed, setting up a one-run finish. Arshad Khan scrambled the winning run after a missed run-out by Hardik Pandya, sealing a dramatic GT win.

3) Shubman Gill wins MOTM in thrilling clash at Wankhede

Shubman Gill grabbed the Man of the Match award for taking three catches and scoring 43(46) in the run-chase.

4) Gujarat Titans register 3rd lowest powerplay score in ongoing IPL 2025

Gujarat Titans recorded the third-lowest powerplay score of the IPL 2025 season during their clash against Mumbai Indians. While chasing a target of 156, GT reached just 29 runs for the loss of one wicket in the first six overs. The early blow came in the second over when Trent Boult dismissed Sai Sudharsan for 5, putting the Titans on the back foot. The lowest powerplay score of the season so far remains 24/4 by Sunrisers Hyderabad, also against Mumbai Indians. Delhi Capitals hold the second-lowest tally and have matched the record for most wickets lost among the lowest-scoring teams. GT's 29/1 on May 6 now stands as the third-lowest powerplay score of IPL 2025.

5) CSK, KKR Lose Fan Base across India Amid Delhi Capitals' Regional Surge: Report

The latest eDART-IPL25 report by CrispInsight and Kadence International reveals that KKR and CSK have seen sharp declines in national fan support, while Delhi Capitals are gaining traction with improved performance and growing fan interest.

6) Shubman Gill Creates History In IPL, Becomes 3rd Captain To Score 500+ Runs

Shubman Gill became the 3rd captain under 26 years of age in the IPL after Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer to score 500+ runs in an IPL season.

7) Three RCB fans Arrested for sacrificing Goat in front of Virat Kohli Image in Karnataka

After RCB's recent win over CSK in IPL 2025, three fans were arrested in Karnataka's Chitradurga district for allegedly sacrificing a goat in front of a Virat Kohli cutout and recording the act on video.

8) Avneet Kaur Spotted During MI vs GT Clash Amid Virat Kohli Controversey

Avneet Kaur was seen cheering for MI during a recent IPL 2025 match, drawing attention on social media. Her appearance gained extra buzz due to a recent controversy where Virat Kohli accidentally liked a post featuring her, which he blamed on an Instagram glitch. The incident escalated after singer Rahul Vaidya mocked Kohli and claimed he was blocked by the cricketer.

9) GT Climb To 1st Position After Win, MI Drop To 4th

Gujarat Titans climb to pole position after the win, while Mumbai Indians, who were in top 2 contention, dropped to 4th in the table.

10) KKR Take On CSK In Match 57 Of IPL 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders take on Chennai Super Kings in match 57 of IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.