Jofra Archer is breathing fire in IPL 2025. After some quiet games for Rajasthan Royals, the England pacer is finally finding his feet. He took one wicket against Chennai Super Kings and then claimed a three-wicket haul against Punjab Kings. Against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, Archer’s victim was GT captain Shubman Gill. On the first ball of the third over, Archer produced a 147.7 kmph screamer, to which Gill committed forward as the ball swung in to knock over the off-stump. Gill was roasted by social media users for his repeated dismissal by Archer.
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Standings Ahead of the Match
This encounter is the fifth game for both teams in the 18th season of the money-spinning league. The RR are currently at the seventh position of the IPL 2025 points table with four points while the Gujarat franchise is at second with six points from their four games played so far in the current tournament.
“We would prefer to bowl first here due to the conditions. There will be dew here. Every single game in the IPL matters. We are thankful for the previous two games and carry the momentum ahead. It feels good to return. It is a very new team, new guys in the squad, we kept six guys but it is still a new team, we took time to understand each other and know our roles. The wicket appears really good and will remain true. Hasaranga misses out because of personal reasons Farooqi replaces him,” Sanju Samson mentioned after the toss.
Shubman Gill’s Post-Match Reflections
Reflecting on the team’s performance, Gujarat Titans’ skipper Shubman Gill emphasized the team’s calculated approach during the challenging chase. He noted that targeting 45 runs in the final three overs was deemed achievable, with the strategy involving both batsmen aiming for approximately 22 runs off nine balls each. Gill expressed satisfaction with the team’s execution, highlighting the crucial contributions of Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan in the closing overs. He praised Rashid Khan’s competitive spirit, stating, “He is such a fantastic player, someone you always want in your team.”
Gill also addressed the team’s mindset under pressure, remarking, “When GT is playing, don’t think that (we have left ourselves too much to do).” This statement underscores the team’s confidence and belief in their ability to chase down challenging targets, irrespective of the match situation.
