At 10:54 PM IST, rain intensified at the Wankhede Stadium, prompting umpires to call for the covers during Gujarat Titans’ chase against Mumbai Indians. With GT at 107/2 after 14 overs, they are 8 runs ahead of the DLS par score of 99 at that stage.

The duo of Shubman Gill (38* off 42) and Sherfane Rutherford (26* off 12) had stitched together a brisk 29-run stand, swinging the game away from MI. Rutherford’s aggressive approach gave GT the upper hand just before the heavens opened up at Wankhede Stadium.

According to IMD’s nowcast alert, Mumbai remains under an orange alert with moderate thunderstorms and wind speeds up to 61 km/h predicted till 1 AM. If no further play is possible and the match is called off after 14 overs, Gujarat Titans would win via the DLS method.

Earlier, Mumbai Indians had posted 155/8, a below-par total on a ground known for high chases. Gujarat’s bowling unit kept the hosts in check before rain threatened to have the final say.