In the 51st match of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill played a magnificent innings before an unfortunate and controversial run-out ended his stay at the crease. The in-form batter was anchoring the GT innings brilliantly against Sunrisers Hyderabad, showcasing elegance and aggression with the bat.
Gill’s Dismissal Sparks Debate
On the final ball of the 13th over, bowled by SRH’s Ansari, Jos Buttler gently tapped the delivery to the leg side and called for a quick single. Harshal Patel fielded the ball swiftly and hurled it toward the keeper’s end. Heinrich Klaasen, stationed behind the stumps, collected the throw and attempted a quick dislodging of the bails to run Gill out.
However, replays of the dismissal sparked confusion and controversy. The visuals suggested that both Klaasen’s gloves and the ball made contact with the stumps almost simultaneously, raising doubts about whether it was the ball that fairly broke the stumps, as required by ICC rules, or if the dislodging was primarily due to the wicketkeeper’s gloves.
Third Umpire Deems It Fair
The third umpire took multiple views of the replay and finally concluded that the ball had indeed caused the bails to dislodge fairly. As a result, Gill was adjudged out for a brilliant 76 off 38 balls.
Gill Reacts With Visible Frustration
The Gujarat Titans skipper was visibly upset with the decision. After returning to the dugout, Gill was seen engaging in an animated discussion with the match officials, expressing his displeasure at the ruling. His frustration was understandable given the nature of the dismissal and the timing — he was looking set to convert his knock into a match-defining innings.
Rulebook Supports the Decision
As per ICC’s run-out regulations, for a dismissal to be valid, the stumps must be fairly broken by the ball itself or held by the fielder. In this case, the third umpire ruled that the contact from the ball was sufficient to consider the dismissal legal.
What It Means for GT
Gill’s dismissal could prove pivotal in the outcome of the match, considering the momentum he had built. Gujarat Titans will now rely on their middle order to finish strong, while Sunrisers Hyderabad look to capitalize on this unexpected breakthrough.
The run-out is already sparking debate among fans and analysts, adding another layer of drama to what has been an action-packed IPL season.
