Shubman Gill Faces Criticism After Gujarat Titans' IPL 2025 Elimination
The Gujarat Titans faced elimination in IPL 2025 after a loss to the Mumbai Indians, leading to criticism of captain Shubman Gill. Former cricketer Robin Uthappa questioned the decision to have Prasidh Krishna bowl in the powerplay, highlighting the team's reactive strategy. Krishna's performance and the team's fielding errors further compounded their defeat. Gill's own batting performance was lackluster, adding to the scrutiny surrounding his leadership. This article delves into the key moments of the match and the implications for the Titans moving forward.
May 31, 2025, 17:07 IST
Gujarat Titans' Disappointing Exit from IPL 2025
The Gujarat Titans suffered a defeat against the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 eliminator, leading to scrutiny over Shubman Gill's captaincy. Former Indian batsman Robin Uthappa expressed confusion over the decision to have Prasidh Krishna bowl during the powerplay.
Gill Under Fire from Critics
Following Gujarat's loss, Shubman Gill has come under intense criticism, particularly regarding the choice to utilize Prasidh Krishna in the powerplay. Until this point in the league, Krishna had been effective in the middle overs, where he secured most of his wickets. This season, he has taken 25 wickets across 15 overs. Uthappa questioned Gill's strategy on JioStar, suggesting that the team's approach was reactive rather than proactive. Despite Krishna's success in the middle overs, the decision to have him bowl in the early stages was puzzling.
Uthappa noted that Krishna's first over was costly, and he struggled to regain his form afterward. The Gujarat Titans could not recover from this setback, compounded by poor fielding. He remarked that one cannot expect to win a championship while dropping catches in bulk. Additionally, Gill had a disappointing performance with the bat, scoring only one run before being dismissed by Trent Boult.