Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill has been slapped with a ₹12 lakh fine after his team kept a low over-rate when they played an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 game against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
The sanction is GT’s first over-rate breach this season, according to the league’s Code of Conduct for minimum over-rate offenses.
Shubman Gill get fined for Slow rate against Delhi Capitals
Gill becomes the latest captain to be penalized for such an offense this season, following Axar Patel, Sanju Samson, Rajat Patidar, Rishabh Pant, Riyan Parag, and Hardik Pandya.
The IPL has done away with repeating player bans for over-rate offenses this season, unlike other seasons. The teams instead receive demerit points, fines, and in-game penalties.
Gujarat Titans Win Despite Heat and Penalty
In the game, Shubman Gill decided to bowl first under hot conditions with temperatures reaching 40°C. Even with constant interruptions because of the searing heat, Delhi Capitals compiled a strong total of 203/8.
But Gujarat Titans(GT) countered in style, achieving the target with seven wickets remaining and four balls to spare. Jos Buttler led the charge during the chase with an unbeaten 97 from 54 balls, helping GT win the match.
Gujarat Titans Take the Table Tops
Gujarat Titans took the IPL 2025 points table tops after this victory, they now have five wins in seven games and are tied on 10 points with Delhi Capitals but on top on net run rate.
The match was the midpoint of the league phase, with all ten teams having completed seven matches each.
In spite of the penalty for slow over-rate. Gujarat’s performance under pressure and in challenging weather conditions has reflected their increasing strength as title contenders this season.
