Gill Fined for Slow Over-Rate as Buttler’s Heroics Seal Gujarat Titans’ Win Over Delhi Capitals
It was a night of mixed emotions for Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill. While his team pulled off a thrilling seven-wicket win over Delhi Capitals, Gill ended up with a fine of Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during the match.
The match, played in Jaipur, saw Jos Buttler anchor a remarkable chase with an unbeaten 97, battling through cramps to take his team home with four balls to spare. Chasing a stiff 204, Buttler’s gritty knock was the standout as Gujarat Titans made light work of the target.
However, the win came with a setback for captain Gill. The IPL confirmed in a statement that since this was the Titans’ first slow over-rate offence of the season, Gill was penalised under Article 2.22 of the Code of Conduct.
Before the chase, Gujarat’s bowlers, led by pacer Prasidh Krishna (4 for 41), did well to keep Delhi Capitals in check, restricting them to 203 for eight — a total that looked threatening but eventually proved insufficient.
Despite the fine, it was a memorable outing for the Titans, with Buttler’s knock being the shining light in a high-octane clash.
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