Mumbai Indians (MI) came out swinging in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Eliminator, dismantling Gujarat Titans' bowling attack with an explosive start.
Openers Rohit Sharma and Jonny Bairstow stitched together a blazing 84-run partnership in just 7.2 overs, setting the tone for a dominant performance.
But while Mumbai's aggression was impressive, it was Gujarat's sloppy fielding that turned the tide early - and left them with an embarrassing IPL record.
Catches Dropped, Momentum Lost
Gujarat Titans faltered from the very start. In just the second over, Gerald Coetzee spilled a straightforward chance off Prasidh Krishna's delivery. The fielding nightmare continued as wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis dropped another catch, letting Rohit Sharma off the hook early. These missed opportunities proved costly as Mumbai capitalized with ruthless efficiency.
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Record of Shame: Most Catches Dropped in IPL 2025
With these lapses, Gujarat Titans (GT) set an unwanted record - the most catches dropped by any team in IPL 2025. Their tally now stands at 31 dropped catches, narrowly overtaking Rajasthan Royals, who dropped 30.
The breakdown is even more concerning: Gujarat's wicketkeeper alone has dropped 7 catches this season, the highest by any single player. In comparison, Rajasthan's Jos Buttler dropped 6.
Kusal Mendis, playing his first match of the season, added to the blunders with another crucial miss - highlighting Gujarat's recurring issue in pressure games. With the playoffs at stake, this kind of fielding could spell the end of their campaign.
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Mumbai Indians set massive 219-run target for GT
In the IPL 2025 Eliminator at Mullanpur, Chandigarh, Mumbai Indians delivered a solid batting performance, piling up 218 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. The Gujarat Titans' bowling attack was left clueless as MI's batters went on a rampage.
Former captain Rohit Sharma led the charge with a brilliant knock, scoring 81 runs off just 50 balls. Though he narrowly missed out on a century, his explosive innings laid the foundation for MI's formidable total.