The Indian Premier League 2025 match between Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 2, 2025, was filled with excitement, but a contentious run-out decision involving Shubman Gill sparked a heated exchange between the Gujarat captain and the umpire.
The incident occurred in the 13th over when Jos Buttler hit a shot to short fine leg off Zeeshan Ansari and attempted a quick single. However, Harshal Patel swiftly fielded the ball and threw a direct hit to the stumps, with Shubman Gill stranded short of his crease. The third umpire reviewed the play, initially uncertain if the stumps were hit by the ball or the keeper’s gloves, but ultimately ruled Gill out in favor of SRH.
Gill was visibly furious after the decision, engaging in an animated chat with the fourth umpire. He stormed out of the field, questioning the umpire’s call and expressing his frustration. The GT captain had been playing a stellar knock, scoring 76 runs off 38 balls, including 10 fours and 2 sixes.
The controversy surrounding Shubman Gill’s run-out has added another chapter to the ongoing discussion about umpiring in cricket. While the decision ultimately went against Gill, his reaction and the fans’ responses underscore the passion and intensity of the game.
