During the match, Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill was seen arguing with the umpire not once but twice.
The 51st match of IPL 2025 was played between Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Gujarat Titans won this match by 38 runs. All the players from Gujarat Titans performed brilliantly and played an important role in their team’s victory.
However, during the match, Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill was seen arguing with the umpire not once but twice. Its video is also going viral on social media. Gujarat Titans now have to play their next match against Mumbai Indians on May 6 and Shubman Gill may face a big fine before this match.
What do the rules say?
Gill would have violated Article 2.8 of the IPL Code of Conduct. This code deals with dissent at an umpire’s decision. Article 2.8 includes the following conditions:
(A) excessive, evident disappointment with an umpire’s decision; (B) obvious delay in resuming play or leaving the wicket; (C) shaking the head; (D) pointing to or looking at the inside edge when given out LBW; (E) pointing to the pad or rubbing the shoulder when caught behind; (F) snatching the umpire’s hat; (G) requesting a referral to the TV umpire (except in the context of a verified request such as may be permitted in a match); (H) arguing with the umpire about his decision or engaging in prolonged discussion.
What penalty could Gill face?
(i) Level 1 offence – Warning or a fine of up to 25 per cent of the match fee, and one demerit point; or a fine of 26-50 per cent of the match fee and two demerit points;
(ii) Level 2 offence – One suspension point or a fine of 50-100 per cent of the match fee, and three demerit points; or two suspension points and four demerit points.