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GT Vs MI Eliminator, IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma Gets Lucky With Two Drop Catches From Mendis And Coetzee

Rohit Sharma got lucky twice as Gujarat Titans dropped two crucial catches -- a sharp chance by Kusal Mendis and a sitter by Gerald Coetzee

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Gujarat Titans' Mohammed Siraj, left, appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma, right, during the Indian Premier League eliminator cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mohali, India, Friday, May 30, 2025. (AP Photo)
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In the 2nd over, Mendis put down a straightforward edge off Prasidh Krishna바카라™s bowling. Rohit, trying to slog across the line, got a thick edge that flew to the keeper바카라™s right. Mendis moved across, got both gloves to it, but fumbled it twice and let it slip.

In the Indian Premier League 2025 eliminator match in Mullanpur, Gujarat Titans' fielding woes against Mumbai Indians returned to haunt them, and Rohit Sharma was the biggest beneficiary.

The Mumbai Indians opener Rohit Sharma, alongside Jonny Bairstow who replaced Ryan Rickleton, started strong, reaching 79 in the powerplay with no loss.

However, looking fluent at the top, Rohit was handed not one but two lifelines early in his innings -- first by by pacer Gerald Coetzee and then wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis. Both drops were simple chances that should바카라™ve been taken, especially in a knockout game.

In the 2nd over, Coetzee dropped an absolute sitter. Rohit mistimed a pull off Prasidh that ballooned high behind square. Coetzee settled under it with ample time but somehow let the ball burst through his hands.

Just moments later, Mendis put down a straightforward edge off Prasidh Krishna바카라™s bowling. Rohit, trying to slog across the line, got a thick edge that flew to the keeper바카라™s right. Mendis moved across, got both gloves to it, but fumbled it twice and let it slip.

That drop by Mendis was Gujarat Titans바카라™ 26th dropped catch this season -- the most by any team in IPL 2025. They had dropped just five in their first five games, but the number has exceeded to 21 in the next 10 matches, including tonight.

GT Vs MI Eliminator, IPL 2025: Toss Update

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik pandya own the toss and opted t bat first.

Playing XIs:

Mumbai Indians: 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: 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

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