IPL 2025: Shubman Gill trolled by fans for flop show in GT vs RR as Jofra Archer beats him with pace

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GT vs RR: In what was expected to be a marquee outing for Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill, Wednesday's IPL 2025 clash against Rajasthan Royals turned into a forgettable chapter.

The right-hander, who walked in with high expectations at the Narendra Modi Stadium, was undone early by Jofra Archer - bowled through the gate by a rapid in-seamer that exposed a glaring technical flaw.

Facing a seaming red-soil wicket and Archer bowling with his tail up, Gill misjudged the line while attempting an off-side stroke. The ball darted in sharply, sneaking past a wide gap between bat and pad to rattle his stumps. Social media was quick to pounce, and fans didn't hold back.

One fan wrote, "Shubman Gill technique is still vulnerable to inswinging deliveries... So much gap between the bat and ball! Says a lot abt his batting technique." Another comment read, "Decent ball but my goodness me Shubman Gill is a Test No.3 with a gap as wide as the grand canyon for the ball to move through... Eng tour is going to be fun!"

Another fan cheekily quipped, "Whenever pace goes above 140km/hr, Shubman Gill goes back to dressing room at double speed. Now Jofra Archer exposed Shubman Gill." The sentiment was shared widely, with some even suggesting Gill's struggles outside Gujarat pitches have become too consistent to ignore. "Find me a bigger PR product than Shubman Gill. Absolute coward when playing outside Gujarat pitch," one fan posted.

What added to the trolling was the build-up. This wasn't just another match - it was a milestone game for the 25-year-old, which some fans believed had the script written for failure. "Knew it Shubman Gill ain't scoring today as it was his milestone match," read one post accompanied by a broken-heart emoji.

The criticism comes just days after Gill shared a cryptic social media message following GT's win over RCB: "Eyes on the game, not the noise." Many interpreted it as a dig at Virat Kohli and his animated celebrations after dismissing Gill in a previous game. Ironically, the "noise" around his form has only grown louder since.

Despite Gill's early dismissal, Gujarat Titans rode on the brilliance of Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler to post a strong total. With bowlers like Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna finding rhythm and left-arm spinner Sai Kishore stepping up in Rashid Khan's muted season, GT managed to secure their third consecutive victory.

Yet, concerns around Gill's form, especially against high pace and moving deliveries, remain. As India prepare for their upcoming red-ball assignment in England later this year, critics are beginning to question Gill's suitability at the top, particularly in swinging conditions. His repeated dismissals to full-length in-duckers could turn into a bigger concern on overseas tours if not addressed.

While the Gujarat Titans continue their upward momentum in the tournament, their skipper's form is becoming an elephant in the room. If Shubman Gill truly wants to keep the "noise" at bay, it might just be time for his bat to do the talking again - and soon.

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