The Gujarat Titans pacer bowled the last over in the IPL 2023 final against Chennai Super Kings, conceding 10 runs in the last two deliveries as CSK secured their fifth title. Despite the heartbreak, Mohit has maintained a pragmatic outlook on the loss. Tasked with defending 13 runs in the final over at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Mohit executed his first four deliveries accurately, conceding just three runs. However, Ravindra Jadeja struck a six and a four off the last two balls to take CSK over the line. The result left Gujarat Titans short of a second consecutive title, but Mohit took responsibility without placing blame on anyone. Reflecting on the moment, Mohit acknowledged that such situations are common in cricket. Even though the scars are deep, the philosophical side of his character has boosted him enough to move on. On Sunday, in a round-table chat with reporters organized by the Delhi Capitals, Mohit showed a blend of emotions while reflecting on the defeat. he said, "That was a little difficult. If this was a normal game and there are 70-80 games before that, there will be a lot of games where the equation would be 10 runs in the last 2 balls. So it doesn’t matter if it was the 1st or 2nd innings. It was difficult, because there are some things that leave a mark on you. It was such a thing that left a mark on me, because I had a fairytale time last season. It was possible that I could have executed that thing better. 4 balls were executed, 2 balls were not executed. 2 balls were not executed in such a way that the game changed. So yes, if good things happen, I say it was destiny and move forward. If bad things happen, I say it was destiny and go to the nets." Read also: Rishabh Pant Backs His Players as LSG Captain for IPL 2025 Mohit Sharma hails his supportive GT bunch The 2023 season marked a strong comeback for Mohit, who took 27 wickets after initially joining the Gujarat Titans as a net bowler in 2022. His performances played a crucial role in the team’s campaign, and despite the final over setback, he received support from teammates and management. However, he seemed to have an answer ready in case he was cursed by anyone. In the chat show, he clarified that in a team game, credits and discredits should be equally shared. But the bunch of GT boys, including their skipper Hardik Pandya and head coach Ashis Nehra, backed him enough despite the loss. He stated, "First of all, everyone said very good things. No one said that one person does not make you lose a game and one person does not alone win you a game. It’s a team game, right? So if anyone comes and blames you that you put the balls wrong, then maybe I would have shown him how my whole season went. But that does not happen here, as that scene does not exist here, and the scenario was not created. What happened in talks with Hardik, Ashish Nehra, Vikram Solanki, and all the players of the team, everyone said that it was not in our destiny. If we play 100 out of 100, then maybe we will win 95 times and lose only 5 times. So the scenario of losing 5 times, let’s name it destiny and cut the bill, because why get so worried?" Now preparing for IPL 2025 with Delhi Capitals, Mohit remains focused on fitness and execution. At 36, he acknowledges the need for discipline in training and diet to sustain his game. As he takes on a new challenge, he remains determined to contribute to his team while keeping past experiences in perspective.