Lucknow Super Giants Upset Gujarat Titans with Mitchell Marsh's Century
Match Highlights and Post-Match Incident
On May 22, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) stunned the Gujarat Titans (GT) by winning the match by 33 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Mitchell Marsh was the standout performer, scoring his inaugural IPL century, which played a crucial role in handing GT their second defeat of the season.
However, an incident during the post-match handshake drew significant attention. GT's captain, Shubman Gill, was seen exchanging words with Rishabh Pant. As Pant seemed ready to speak, Gill walked past him to greet the next player, leaving Pant looking surprised.
This moment quickly gained traction on social media, with some fans interpreting Gill's actions as a snub, while others suggested it was merely a playful exchange. In the footage, Gill appears to be smiling as he walks by, indicating a light-hearted interaction between the two Indian cricketers.
Fan Reactions to the Incident
Watch the video here:
Did Shubman Gill Ignore Rishabh Pant’s Words at the 0:48 Mark in This Video?@RishabhPant17 @ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/FqmTH3v99p
— News Media (@thecricketgully) May 22, 2025
Fans had varied reactions to the incident. Some speculated it was just friendly banter, while others suggested that Gill might be feeling overshadowed by Pant's recent appointment as Test captain.
Possible just friendly banter, or hopefully Gill is sad about Rishabh getting test captaincy over him
— Aman Hargun (@amxn_h7) May 22, 2025
Ghamand aa gya hai gill mai
— ankit raz babu (@ankitrazbabu1) May 23, 2025
Sometimes Gill's attitude shows that he considers himself to be superior and more sophisticated than other players. He doesn't have a smiling or a friendly face.
— Pankaj Gulati (@panky101) May 23, 2025
Gill ke collar khade hi rehte hai poore time...VK banna hai isko attitude se but performance se abhi bohut peeche hai
— Aditya (@ADI_99_EDDY) May 23, 2025
Match Performance Overview
Both players are integral to the Indian national team and are set to travel to the UK for an upcoming Test series against England. They are also being considered as potential future Test captains once Rohit Sharma retires.
In the match, Mitchell Marsh's remarkable performance included a score of 117 runs off 64 balls, helping LSG achieve a formidable total of 235/2. Nicholas Pooran also contributed significantly, remaining unbeaten with 56 runs from 27 balls.
Gujarat Titans attempted to respond, with Jos Buttler hitting several boundaries off Avesh Khan. However, LSG's Will O'Rourke took crucial wickets, finishing with figures of 3/27. Shahrukh Khan provided some resistance for GT with a score of 57 from 29 balls, but ultimately, they managed only 202/9.
Although this victory did not enhance LSG's playoff chances, it negatively impacted GT's aspirations for a top-two finish, which may have contributed to Gill's somber demeanor during the handshake.