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Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill found himself at the epicentre of a dramatic and emotionally charged IPL 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. While the Titans ultimately secured a 38-run victory, the match was largely defined by Gill’s fiery confrontations with the match officials and a brief, light-hearted interlude with his close friend and opposing opener, Abhishek Sharma.
Shubman Gill involves in a playful banter with Abhishek Sharma post argument with the umpires
The tension began to simmer during Gujarat Titans’ batting innings. The thirteenth over saw Gill embroiled in a controversial run-out decision that left him visibly incensed. After a protracted review by the third umpire, Gill was given out, a decision that appeared ambiguous from the replays, which offered no conclusive evidence on whether the bails were dislodged by the ball or the wicketkeeper’s gloves. Feeling hard done by, Gill was captured on camera engaging in a heated discussion with the match officials near the boundary ropes, clearly questioning the legitimacy of the dismissal.
However, the on-field drama was far from over. The intensity escalated in the second innings during the fourteenth over of SRH’s chase. A sharp yorker from Prasidh Krishna struck Abhishek on the pads, triggering a fervent LBW appeal from Gill and his teammates. The on-field umpire’s decision was challenged and sent upstairs for a Decision Review System (DRS) check. The ball-tracking technology returned an ‘umpire’s call’ verdict, allowing Abhishek to continue his innings. This outcome did not sit well with Gill, who immediately launched into an animated argument with the on-field umpires, shaking his head in clear disbelief and dissatisfaction with the explanation provided.
As the exchange grew increasingly heated, a moment of camaraderie momentarily diffused the tension. Abhishek, the batter at the crease and a fellow Punjab native with a close friendship off the field with Gill, intervened, attempting to calm the visibly agitated Titans skipper. In a light-hearted gesture that quickly went viral, Gill was seen playfully kicking Abhishek’s legs as the physios attended to him. The cameras captured this unexpected moment, and fans on social media widely shared the clip, appreciating the glimpse of their off-field bond amidst the intense on-field rivalry.
Here’s the video:
Subman Gill and Abhishek Sharma Funny moments #Abhishek#GTvsSRH #Gill pic.twitter.com/dcahauyeO6
— The KALKI 🗡️ (@TheKalkispeaks) May 2, 2025
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Despite the brief playful interaction, Gill’s aggressive demeanour throughout the match drew significant criticism from some fans and commentators. His confrontational approach towards the umpires led to accusations of him attempting to emulate the fiery on-field persona of former India captain Virat Kohli.
Shubman Gill addresses his heated argument with the umpires
Following the match, Gill addressed his conduct, acknowledging that emotions ran high during the intensely competitive encounter. “There was a little bit of a discussion with me and the umpire,” Gill stated. “Sometimes there are so many emotions involved as you give your 110 percent, there are bound to be some emotions.”
Gill’s repeated displays of dissent towards the umpiring decisions are likely to come under scrutiny. The match referee is expected to review his conduct, as persistent questioning of official decisions can attract penalties under the IPL’s code of conduct.
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