IPL 2025: Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya’s On-Field Dynamics
Fans were curious about a possible feud between Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill and Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya. This was after their interactions during the eliminator game in New Chandigarh on Friday, May 30. Was it just mind games? Or was it something more?
The Incident
A 20-second clip from the match shows two key moments:
- Shubman Gill walked past Hardik Pandya without acknowledging his handshake.
- Hardik celebrated Gill’s dismissal in an aggressive manner.
However, another video shows Gill and Hardik congratulating each other. This adds a different perspective to their relationship.
Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya’s Relationship
Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill were the first and third players drafted by Gujarat Titans in 2022. They formed a successful partnership and won the title that year. Hardik was the player of the final, and Gill hit the winning six. Gill’s best IPL season (890 runs in 2023) came under Hardik’s captaincy. When Hardik moved to Mumbai Indians in 2024, Gill took over as captain.
Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians in New Chandigarh
Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in the eliminator match of IPL 2025. This win advanced them to Qualifier 2.
Rohit Sharma’s 81 off 50 balls helped Mumbai Indians score 228/5. This was the second-highest total in IPL playoff history. Hardik Pandya’s quick 22 off 9 balls at the end of the innings proved crucial.
Shubman Gill was out for just 1 run in the first over of the chase. Orange Cap holder Sai Sudharsan’s 80 off 49 balls kept Gujarat Titans in the game for the first 13 overs. Tight bowling by Jasprit Bumrah and Ashwani Kumar secured a 20-run win for Mumbai Indians. Gujarat Titans put up a good fight, making the match closer than the final margin suggests.
IPL 2025 Playoffs
- Qualifier 1: RCB beat PBKS by 8 wickets
- Eliminator: MI beat GT by 20 runs
- Qualifier 2: PBKS vs MI, June 1, Live from Ahmedabad at 7:30 PM
- The Final: RCB vs Winner of Qualifier 2, Live from Ahmedabad at 7:30 PM
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