The fact that Washington’s 26 was the top score summed up GT’s batting. | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji he familiar script played out yet again in this edition of the IPL as Gujarat Titans’ brittle middle-order caved in without a fight against Mumbai Indians. On a day when Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, failed to fire, none of the Titans batters showed the resilience required in a demanding chase. The collective failure prompted batting coach Matthew Hayden to label it a “horrible day” for his side. The most worrying aspect wasn’t just the defeat, but the manner of it. The Titans couldn’t even bat out their 20 overs, as their innings rapidly unravelled. Published – April 21, 2026 06:44 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Telangana’s Class 2 students show improvement in foundational literacy and numeracy: survey GPS-enabled vehicles to transport poll materials to polling stations across Coimbatore