IPL 2025: Catching Stats Reveal Struggles of Gujarat Titans
Catching Performance in IPL 2025
As the IPL 2025 season approaches its climax, effective catching has become a distinguishing factor among the top teams. Recent fielding statistics indicate that both Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lead with a catch success rate of 78%. In contrast, the Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are struggling significantly. Currently, the Mumbai Indians are set to face the Gujarat Titans in a crucial match that could determine their advancement to Qualifier 2 alongside the Punjab Kings. Notably, the Gujarat Titans have recorded the highest number of dropped catches this season, totaling 33, which includes two critical drops of Rohit Sharma during the eliminator match against them by players Gerald Coetzee and Kusal Mendis.
Catch efficiency in IPL 2025.
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Gujarat Titans drop two vital catches in this must-win game.
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| Team | Catches Dropped | Successful Catch % |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | 18 | 78% |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 15 | 78% |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 21 | 77% |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 19 | 76% |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 24 | 74% |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 21 | 73% |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 25 | 69% |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | 24 | 68% |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | 33 | 65% |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 30 | 64% |
The playing XI for the Mumbai Indians includes Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (captain), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, and Richard Gleeson.
On the other hand, the Gujarat Titans' lineup features Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna.