With Gujarat Titans dropping three catches in the high-voltage IPL 2025 Eliminator clash against the Mumbai Indians, fans have hilariously predicted for the Ambani family to have already paid the opposition fielders for the same. Despite the stakes being high for both sides, the Titans were sloppy, especially in the powerplay.
The first drop came from Coetzee in the very second over bowled by Prasidh Krishna. With Rohit miscuing a pull shot, it went to the South African speedster at fine leg and he spilt it despite juggling the ball twice. Meanwhile, Kusal Mendis, who has replaced Jos Buttler behind the stumps, failed to hold on to the chance after Rohit attempted a hoick over the on-side against Mohammed Siraj.
Mendis dropped yet another catch when Suryakumar Yadav was on 25 as the latter edged one behind the stumps. However, Suryakumar was eventually dismissed for 33. With Rohit getting dropped twice, he made what could be a match-defining 81.
Watch netizens' reactions here regarding the dropped catches, considering Ambani family's influence
Mumbai Indians win toss and Hardik Pandya opts to bat first
Meanwhile, the toss went in favour of the Mumbai Indians and Hardik Pandya opted to bat first. With Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks returning home for international duty, Jonny Bairstow and Richard Gleeson made their debuts for the Mumbai Indians. Additionally, Raj Angad Bawa replaced the injured Deepak Chahar.
The Titans triggered two changes to their XI, bringing in Mendis for Jos Buttler and Washington Sundar for Arshad Khan, respectively.
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson.
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Kusal Mendis(w), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
