‘Nehra’s son will take revenge’: Social media erupts after GT’s heartbreaking exit; Shahneel Gill seen in tears | VIDEO
Gujarat Titans bowed out of IPL 2025 after a 20-run defeat to Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator at Mullanpur’s Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. Despite leading the league for much of the season, Gujarat suffered a late collapse with three consecutive losses, culminating in their exit from the tournament. Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, capitalised on Gujarat’s fielding lapses—especially two dropped catches of Rohit Sharma by Gerald Coetzee and Kusal Mendis—which allowed Sharma to score a pivotal 81 runs.
The emotional toll of the loss was starkly visible in the stands. Head coach Ashish Nehra’s son was seen crying inconsolably following the defeat, a poignant image of the personal investment families bring to the game. Similarly, Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill’s sister, Shahneel Gill, was also visibly emotional, needing comfort from nearby supporters. Their reactions underscored the deep personal stakes beyond the field and highlighted the heartbreak of a campaign that promised so much but ended abruptly.
Mumbai Indians advanced to Qualifier 2, where they will meet Punjab Kings on June 1 in Ahmedabad, while Gujarat Titans are left to reflect on what could have been.
Gill rues dropped catches
GT skipper Shubman Gill highlighted three crucial dropped catches—two off Rohit Sharma and one off Suryakumar Yadav—as turning points that cost them the match.
Despite a strong 84-run stand between Sai Sudharsan (80) and Washington Sundar (48), Gujarat faltered in the final overs against Mumbai’s disciplined bowling attack. Gill, who was dismissed for just 1 in the opening over, admitted that a total of 210 would have been more manageable had those catches been taken. He praised Sudharsan’s consistency, noting his impressive 759-run season.
The Titans, who had led the table before the tournament’s suspension, lost momentum on resumption, suffering three defeats in four matches. Gill remained optimistic, commending his team’s efforts and particularly Sudharsan’s standout performance, despite a disappointing end to an otherwise promising season. (With inputs from Agencies)