Shubman Gill, widely admired for his composed demeanor on the field, showed a rare moment of visible frustration during Gujarat Titans’ clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 51st match of IPL 2025. The GT skipper, known for his calm nature, was visibly upset following a controversial run-out that dismissed him after a brilliant knock.
How Shubman Gill Was Dismissed vs SRH?
Gill was playing a stunning innings, having scored 76 runs off just 38 balls, when a controversial moment unfolded in the 13th over. Jos Buttler tapped a length delivery from Zeeshan Ansari towards the leg side and called for a quick single. Harshal Patel, alert in the field, quickly gathered the ball and threw it towards the keeper’s end.
Heinrich Klaasen, behind the stumps for SRH, removed the bails and appealed for a run-out. The incident immediately went upstairs to the third umpire, where replays suggested that the ball may not have been firmly in Klaasen’s gloves when the bails were dislodged. Despite this ambiguity, the third umpire ruled Gill out, stating that the ball had made contact with the stumps, thereby effecting the dismissal.
Gill’s Reaction Sparks Code of Conduct Questions
Visibly frustrated, Shubman Gill was seen in an animated discussion with the on-field officials after walking back to the dugout. Cameras caught the GT skipper expressing his disagreement on the sidelines, prompting many to ask — could this outburst result in disciplinary action?
A tweet from Star Sports highlighted the moment:
@StarSportsIndia
“What’s your take? 👇✍🏻
#ShubmanGill seen having a word with the umpire after being given out by the third umpire on a tight call! 👀”_
What Does the IPL Code of Conduct Say?
As per Article 2.8 of the IPL Code of Conduct, players are prohibited from “showing excessive or obvious disappointment with an umpire’s decision,” including prolonged discussions, shaking the head, pointing to equipment, or delaying play.
The relevant clause explains:
“This offence is not intended to punish instinctive disappointment, but factors like anger or abuse directed at umpires, persistent reference to the incident, and delayed departure from the field may warrant a penalty.”
It is important to note that:
- Level 1 offences generally result in a 25% fine of the match fee.
- The decision of whether it qualifies as a Level 1 breach lies with the match referee.
Will Gill Be Fined?
Given the visible nature of Shubman Gill’s disagreement, it is very likely that his reaction may be reviewed by the IPL disciplinary committee. If considered a Level 1 offence, he may be fined 25% of his match fees — a standard penalty for such behavior under the IPL’s code.
However, if the match referee concludes that Gill’s conduct was within the acceptable bounds of frustration and did not involve any abuse or repeated protest, he may escape without a formal penalty.
