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4 Match Winning Streak Ended: 3 Costly Mistakes By Shubman Gill That Led To GT's Loss vs LSG

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Shubman Gill for GT [Source: AP Photos]Shubman Gill for GT [Source: AP Photos]

In the recent IPL 2025 clash between Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants at Ekana Cricket Stadium, GT suffered a 6-wicket defeat despite posting a competitive total of 180/6. While Shubman Gill contributed a solid 60 runs, several tactical missteps contributed significantly to their downfall. Here's an analysis of three critical errors that proved costly for the Gujarat Titans.

1. Poor Bowling Rotations and Match-ups

Gill's most glaring mistake was his bowling management throughout the chase. Despite Mohammed Siraj leaking runs at an alarming economy rate of 12.50, he was given his full quota of four overs, ultimately conceding 50 runs without taking a wicket. Meanwhile, Mohd Arshad Khan, who maintained an excellent economy rate of 5.50, was inexplicably limited to just two overs.

The failure to identify and exploit favourable match-ups was particularly evident when Nicholas Pooran was at the crease. Despite Pooran's known vulnerability against certain types of bowling, Gill persisted with spin options that the West Indian comfortably dispatched, including three sixes in a single Sai Kishore over that proved to be the turning point of the match.

2. Catastrophic Field Placements

Field placement errors repeatedly cost GT throughout LSG's chase. Aiden Markram consistently found gaps through the cover and off-side regions, accumulating 9 boundaries in similar areas without any adjustment to the field. Similarly, Nicholas Pooran exploited the same hitting zones for his 7 sixes, primarily through the midwicket and long-on regions.

The 10th over, bowled by Sai Kishore, exemplified this issue perfectly. With inadequate protection in the hitting arc, Pooran hammered three sixes, turning the match decisively in LSG's favor. At this critical juncture, Gill's failure to adjust the field or change the bowling approach highlighted a significant tactical deficiency.

3. Failure to Maximize Death Overs Impact

Gill's third major error came in the death overs when GT needed to accelerate significantly. While Washington Sundar's promotion to number four was a reasonable move given his recent success in that position, Gill's failure to utilise power-hitters effectively in the final overs proved costly. Players like Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia, known for their finishing abilities, received limited opportunities to make an impact.

Furthermore, Gill's own batting approach in the latter part of his innings lacked the necessary aggression. Despite scoring a respectable 60 runs at a strike rate of 150.00, he failed to shift gears when the situation demanded a more explosive finish. On a batting-friendly Lucknow pitch, GT's final score of 180 fell at least 15-20 runs short of what could have been a match-winning total.

These three critical errors in bowling management, field placements, and batting strategy ultimately resulted in Gujarat Titans squandering a winnable position against Lucknow Super Giants.