From dominant victories, last-over thrillers, and edge-of-the-seat finishes, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 had it all. This season too was packed with several unforgettable moments. Several teams, despite having the game in their grasp at one point, faced shocking turnarounds in the end. It can be failing to chase modest targets or losing control while defending them. Let us take a look at the five biggest upsets of IPL 2025.
Top 5 biggest upsets in IPL 2025
1. Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians (Eliminator)
Gujarat Titans (GT) faced a heartbreaking exit in the IPL 2025 Eliminator clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) on May 31. The five-time champions posted a commanding total of 228 after electing to bat. MI opener Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant 81 off 50 balls and was well-supported by Jonny Bairstow (47 off 22), Suryakumar Yadav (33 off 20), and some late fireworks from Tilak Varma (25 off 11) and Hardik Pandya (22 off 9). In response, GT opener Sai Sudharsan put up a tough fight with 80 off 49, and put together a crucial partnership with Washington Sundar (48 off 24), but GT fell short by 20 runs in an emotional end to their campaign.