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India.com
01-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Gujarat Titans' biggest 'VILLAIN,' dropped two catches, got hit wicket, Knocked out team out of IPL 2025, his name is...
Gujarat Titans were the top-ranked team all season, but they lost by 20 runs to Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator. The debutant failed to stay alert and it affected the match. A letdown at the end of a powerful season. In a close Eliminator game, Mumbai Indians took the win over Gujarat Titans. Mumbai won largely because of Rohit Sharma's strong 81 runs from 50 balls. A very exciting game where the competitors are at their best. Early in Rohit Sharma's knock, Kusal Mendis failed to catch him, allowing him to score 81 with two more-dropped catches. Because of these dropped catches, the game ended unfavorably for the team. Rohit and Mumbai got the opportunity they needed. In his first IPL match, Kusal Mendis failed to catch two key balls – one for Rohit Sharma and one for Suryakumar Yadav. Because of these missed chances, Gujarat could not secure the victory. It was a difficult start for Mendis. After fumbling two chances, Mendis's strange hit-wicket made things even worse for him. The way Mendis got out cost Gujarat the match. Everything about the game went wrong. Mendis had many expensive slip-ups in his first IPL appearance. Because to two dropped catches by him and his own Hit-wicket, Gujarat Titans were unable to win. An unimpressive beginning in the IPL for him.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Gujarat Titans batter's bizarre dismissal leaves fans shocked
Gujarat Titans' Kusal Mendis being dismissed hit wicket during the IPL 2025 Eliminator (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) A dramatic hit-wicket dismissal to Kusal Mendis stole the spotlight in Mullanpur as Mumbai Indians edged Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in a record-breaking IPL 2025 Eliminator that saw a staggering 436 runs scored—the most in any IPL playoff. Chasing MI's daunting 228/5, GT's early hopes were pinned on Mendis and Sai Sudharsan after Shubman Gill fell cheaply. The Sri Lankan looked in rhythm, hammering two sixes and a four in a brief 10-ball stay. But just as the 64-run stand with Sudharsan was blossoming, chaos struck. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Facing Mitchell Santner , Mendis lost his balance attempting a forceful stroke and accidentally trod onto his stumps, getting out hit wicket for 20. The moment was surreal—GT were 67/2 in 6.2 overs and cruising—until that lapse shifted the game's tone. Sai Sudharsan continued valiantly with his sixth fifty of the season, while Washington Sundar's 48 kept GT in touch. But with wickets falling at regular intervals, and Sudharsan bowled in the 16th over, GT's chase slowly unravelled. 'I don't want to be a one-season wonder': Punjab Kings' Shashank Singh MI's bowlers held their nerve in the death overs despite heavy dew. Debutant Richard Gleeson delivered under pressure, while Ashwani Kumar closed out the match with 24 required off the final over. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? Earlier, Rohit Sharma 's elegant 81 and Jonny Bairstow's explosive 47 on debut powered MI to their imposing total. Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya added fireworks at the finish. GT's elimination was sealed by their lapses—none more symbolic than Mendis' freak hit-wicket—as Mumbai advanced to face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2.
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Business Standard
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Was Kusal Mendis' poor outing vs MI a reason for GT's IPL 2025 exit?
In a high-stakes IPL 2025 Eliminator clash at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on May 30, Gujarat Titans took on Mumbai Indians. Unfortunately for the Titans, Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batsman Kusal Mendis had a difficult evening after being drafted in as a replacement for Jos Buttler. Not a good day on the field for Mendis Fielding first, Mendis struggled behind the stumps, dropping two crucial catches that let Mumbai stars Rohit Sharma (81) and Suryakumar Yadav (33) off the hook, costly errors that proved significant in the match's context. His troubles continued with the bat during Gujarat's daunting chase of 229 runs. Kusal Mendis is nowhere near IPL quality, let alone a replacement for Jos Buttler. Two dropped catches, then gets out hit wicket in a clutch game?That's schoolboy stuff. How can GT trust someone this reckless on the big stage? This isn't just poor — it's embarrassing. ???? #GTvsMI — Kavan Rana (@kavanrana) May 30, 2025 Mendis failing to make a mark with the bat vs MI After the early dismissal of Shubman Gill, Mendis stepped onto the crease but couldn't change his fortunes. Already under pressure due to his earlier fielding lapses, he was dismissed hit wicket off Mitchell Santner's bowling, after his foot slipped and knocked over the stumps. He managed only 20 runs from 10 balls before departing. Mumbai Indians dominated the first innings, fueled by Rohit Sharma's commanding 81 and Jonny Bairstow's quickfire 47. Support came from Suryakumar Yadav (33), along with Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya contributing 25 and an unbeaten 22 runs respectively, guiding MI to a formidable 228-run total. For Gujarat Titans, Prasidh Krishna and Sai Sudharsan stood out with two wickets apiece, while Mohammed Siraj chipped in with one. Now, Gujarat faces the tough challenge of chasing 229 runs to secure a place in Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings and keep their IPL 2025 title hopes alive.
India Today
30-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Dropped catches, bizarre hit-wicket: Kusal Mendis infuriates fans in GT vs MI
Kusal Mendis had an Indian Premier League debut to forget on Friday, May 30. Playing his first-ever match in the tournament in the Eliminator against Mumbai Indians, Mendis not only dropped crucial catches but also got out to a bizarre dismissal at the Mullanpur horror show against Mumbai meant that Gujarat were pegged back in both halves of the match, in the absence of their regular wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler. Mendis became the first-ever overseas player to debut in the playoffs of the tournament. However, he was not able to make any impact on the game 2025 Eliminator, GT vs MI: Updates | Full Scorecard First, Kusal dropped two regulation catches of Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, and then fell to a bizarre dismissal while chasing 229 runs. Kusal's mistakes in Gujarat's fielding innings handed Rohit Sharma a get-out-of-jail card. The opener took it with both hands and slammed a sensational knock of 81 runs in just 50 on the other hand, scored 33 off 20, giving Rohit good support in the middle fans were already angry at Kusal for dropping two catches, but it turned into rage when the batter stepped onto the stumps in the 7th over of the match. Batting against Mitchell Santner, Kusal went for the sweep, but backed up too much, ending up dislodging the stumps with his back happened there? ??Updates ? | #GTvMI | #Eliminator | #TheLastMile IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 30, 2025advertisementThe fans could not believe what they were seeing and slammed Kusal for the bizarre dismissal. Many lost cool at the batter and used some harsh words. The outpouring of emotions was understandable as Gujarat were really dominating the hchase at the time when Kusal got out. Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Must Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
EXPLAINED: Why Jos Buttler Is not playing for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 Eliminator Vs Mumbai Indians
The Gujarat Titans will take the field in the 2025 Eliminator without one of their most reliable stars—Jos Buttler, who has returned to England for international duty. Buttler's absence, though expected, comes as a big blow. He was central to Gujarat's top-order dominance this season, forming a formidable trio with and Sai Sudharsan. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Across key matches, his ability to accelerate in the middle overs and finish games gave GT much-needed stability and aggression. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! With England's summer fixtures beginning in early June, Buttler has flown back to join national camp, a development that GT had been preparing for. In his place, Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter has been brought into the XI. Mendis, though yet to feature prominently this season, brings international experience and strokeplay that could serve Gujarat well on an unfamiliar surface in Mullanpur. Josh Hazlewood - we picked up momentum from Jitesh's knock in Lucknow GT's warm-up sessions reflected this change—Anuj Rawat kept to the bowlers, while Kumar Kushagra, also in gloves, stood behind Rawat, suggesting a shift in roles. Correspondents on ground noted that Kusal Mendis was not sighted during warm-ups, but he is confirmed in the squad as Buttler's replacement. Quiz: GT will hope Mendis can slot in seamlessly, though replacing a player of Buttler's calibre in a high-pressure knockout game is no easy task. Alongside the absence of , who has also left for South Africa duty, Gujarat's depth will be tested. All eyes will now be on how Shubman Gill's men adapt to these changes against a resurgent unit.
