Naman Dhir had a forgettable outing with the bat as Mumbai Indians struggled against Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2025 clash at the Wankhede Stadium. Coming in under pressure, Dhir couldn’t live up to expectations and became part of MI’s dramatic batting collapse. Batting first after being put in by GT, the Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians suffered a major setback as wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals.
The scoreboard read a concerning 106 for five, and with the innings slipping fast, hopes were pinned on Naman Dhir to steady the ship. Naman Dhir, who had shown glimpses of promise earlier in the tournament, was expected to bring some composure to the lower middle order. Walking in at number seven, the young batter managed to find a boundary early on, hinting at a potential fightback.
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But just when MI needed a responsible finish, he fell to a poor shot selection that added to the team’s woes. Trying to take on Prasidh Krishna, Dhir stepped out for a pull.
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However, Krishna smartly banged it into the surface, catching the batter awkwardly positioned. The ball rose sharply, took the top half of the bat, and ballooned to mid-off where the catch was taken comfortably. It was a soft dismissal at a crucial juncture.
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What followed was a telling moment — Rohit Sharma, watching from the sidelines, was visibly furious. The former MI captain reacted sharply, clearly displeased with Dhir’s approach. His animated hand gestures suggested frustration at the shot selection, signaling where the ball could have been placed instead.
It was a missed opportunity for Dhir and a costly blow for Mumbai Indians, who desperately needed composure during a tense phase of the innings.
