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GT Captain Shubman Gill Rues Dropped Catches in 29-Run Loss to KKR

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill blamed dropped catches for his side's 29-run defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. GT spilled four chances, including two for Finn Allen, who smashed 93 off 35 balls. KKR posted 247/2, and despite Gill's 85 and Jos Buttler's 57, GT could only manage 218/4. Gill admitted the team did not deserve to win due to poor fielding standards.

Key Points: GT Captain Gill Blames Dropped Catches for KKR Loss

  • GT drops four catches against KKR
  • Finn Allen scores 93 off 35 balls after two reprieves
  • KKR posts 247/2, GT manages 218/4
  • Gill scores 85 but admits fielding cost the match
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"We dropped too many catches": GT captain Shubman Gill rues poor fielding after 29-run loss to KKR

GT captain Shubman Gill rues poor fielding after four dropped catches lead to a 29-run defeat against KKR in IPL 2026. Finn Allen and Cameron Green capitalize.

"We set a certain standard and dropping 3 sitters - we didn't deserve to win this one. - Shubman Gill"

Kolkata, May 17

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill blamed dropped catches for his side's 29-run defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens.

After winning the toss and choosing to field first on Saturday, Gujarat Titans had a poor outing in the field, spilling as many as four chances that proved costly.

They twice dropped Finn Allen--on 14 and again on 33--who went on to smash a 35-ball 93. Cameron Green was also given a lifeline on 23 and responded with an unbeaten 52, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi was put down on 52 before going on to score a fluent unbeaten 82 off 44 deliveries.

Taking full advantage of the chances offered by GT, KKR posted a massive total of 247/2 after being put in to bat. The total proved too much for GT as they only managed 218/4 in 20 overs, losing by 29 runs.

After the loss, captain Gill said the team fell short mainly due to poor fielding, especially dropped catches, in their loss to KKR. He noted that 200-210 was a par score on the pitch and felt GT batted well overall, but admitted that three missed sitters cost them the match. Gill added that the team failed to meet their usual fielding standards and did not deserve to win because of those errors.

Despite the defeat, he said it was better to have such a performance now rather than in the knockout stage, and emphasised the need to rest, recover, and regroup ahead of their next match in Ahmedabad.

"Looking at the wicket, 200-210 was par score but we dropped too many catches. Pitch was good, the odd one was stopping but I felt we batted well to get to the score we did. No concerns but our fielding could've been a lot better. We set a certain standard and dropping 3 sitters - we didn't deserve to win this one. Looking at it that way, best to have a game like this now than in the Qualifiers. I think rest and recover for a couple of days, travel back to Ahmedabad, see how the wicket is and then plan accordingly (for the next game)," Gill said at the post-match presentations.

In reply to KKR's target of 248, GT fought hard through captain Gill's 85 off 49 balls and Jos Buttler's 57 off 35, while Sai Sudharsan returned after retiring hurt to finish unbeaten on 53. However, the big target proved too much as KKR restricted GT to 218/4.

Sunil Narine starred with the ball for KKR, picking up 2/29, while Green and Saurabh Dubey chipped in with a wicket each.

The win moved KKR to seventh place in the IPL 2026 standings with five victories in 12 matches, while GT stayed second with eight wins from 13 games.

- ANI

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Priya S
Honestly, this is the difference between winning and losing. 247/2 is a monster score, but without those drops, KKR probably ends around 190-200. GT's batting was fantastic—Gill 85, Buttler 57, Sudharsan 53*—they chased brilliantly. But fielding cost them the game. Gill's statement that they didn't deserve to win is honest. I appreciate the captain taking responsibility. Let's hope this is a wake-up call for the team.
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Rohit P
Gill is a class act, but seriously, how do you drop three sitters in one innings? This is IPL, not gully cricket! Allen was dropped twice, and look what he did—93 off 35. Raghuvanshi got a reprieve and made 82* off 44. That's nearly 175 runs from just two batters off that. GT's fielding today was school-level stuff. Needed sharper reflexes. Still second on table, so hope they learn. But next time, catch the ball, yaar!
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Siddharth J
This is what you call a game of margins. GT dropped four catches, but KKR also fielded brilliantly. Narine bowled superbly (2/29). GT's 218 would have won them most games, but KKR's 247 was just too much. Gill is right: better to have this kind of performance now than in qualifiers. Still, I'm worried—these slip-ups in the death overs have cost them before. Need to regroup for Ahmedabad. Tough loss, but far from end of the world.
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Aditya G
Gill's captaincy has been top-notch this season, but today the team let him down. Dropping catches of impact players like Allen and Green is unacceptable at this level. The positive? GT's batting still climbed to 218 without many big names firing. Jos Buttler's 57 and

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