IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans Captain Shubman Gill isn’t fighting the Rajasthan Royals – this is why

During an unexpected event Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Fixtures between Gujarat Titan and Rajasthan Royalsthe charismatic captain of Gujarat, Shubman Gilldespite creating a batting masterclass, it was replaced from the match after the first inning.

The grand knock of Shubmangill in the Gujarat Titans sets a towering target against the royal family of Rajasthan

Batting first after being inserted by the Rajasthan substitute captain Riyan ParagGujarat rode a sublime inning from Gil. Open the innings together Sai SudarsanGill has sewn together an important 93-run partnership and laid a solid foundation for Gujarat. Demonstrating his full shot repertoire, Gill peered into the boundary rope with four and four sixes of 50, carving a dazzling 84 runs from just 50 deliveries. His ability to shift gears kept Rajasthan’s bowlers under unrelenting pressure. There are valuable contributions from the middle order. Butler’s caseGujarat posted an impressive 209 to the four in their allotted 20 overs.

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Strange Case: Jill watched by the sidelines after hitting Heroic

Despite playing a central role in setting the command total, Gill didn’t take the field while chasing the Royals. Instead, he was found in the Titan dugout as the player left to defend his score. Ishant Sharma Replaced him on the field as a substitute for impact during the vice captain. Rashid Khan He assumes leadership duties on the field for two innings, moving eyebrow-raising movements between commentators and spectators.

Titan management has not provided an official alternative explanation, but some media reports suggest that it may have been a precaution. Possible reasons include minor niggles that persisted during the innings and severe fatigue from the punishing Jaipur heat. Gill’s long-term fitness may have been made given the physical sacrifice of his offensive innings and rising temperatures.

Gill’s omission from the field rarely obscures his stellar performance through IPL 2025. After nine games, the stylish right-hander accumulated an impressive 389 runs.

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