Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill nearly pulled off a jaw-dropping catch during the 8th over of Mumbai Indians’ innings at the Wankhede Stadium, drawing massive applause for his athleticism—even though the ball evaded his reach.
The moment came in Rashid Khan’s over when Suryakumar Yadav attempted a sweep shot to the right of square leg. Gill, positioned in the deep, sprinted and launched into a full-stretch dive in mid-air, giving fans a glimpse of his sharp reflexes and commitment. Despite his valiant effort, the ball dropped just out of his reach, and SKY managed a single.
Commentators noted, “They have put down sitters tonight, so this chance was way too tough,” referring to earlier drops in the innings. Gill’s attempt, though unsuccessful, was hailed as the standout fielding effort from the Gujarat camp in a match where fielding lapses have otherwise dominated the narrative.
At the end of 8 overs, Mumbai Indians stood at 76/2, with Will Jacks batting on 40 off 23 and Suryakumar Yadav on 26 off 15, as the MI innings continued to gain momentum.
