In 51th match of IPL 2025 between Gujarat Titans and SunRisers Hyderabad gave fans a rare look at a different side of Shubman Gill. The usually calm and collected GT captain was clearly upset during the game and even had to be taken off the field for a bit to cool down.

Gill, who is known for being soft-spoken and level-headed, lost his cool more than once. It was surprising to see him argue with the umpires, but it also showed how much the match and his team means to him. Maybe we saw a glimpse of the kind of leader he could become if he ever leads India one day.

What Made Shubman So Angry?

There were two moments in the match that fired him up. The first was when he got out in a controversial run-out at the end of the 13th over. A direct throw from Harshal Patel caught him short of the crease, but the drama was about how the stumps were broken. Wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen seemed to lose control of the ball just before the bails came off. The TV umpire, Michael Gough, watched the replays from different angles. Some showed the ball possibly not being in Klaasen’s gloves when the stumps were hit. Still, the umpire gave Gill out.

Gill stayed calm during the review, but once he walked off, he went straight to the boundary and had a serious chat with the match official. He clearly felt the decision was unfair.

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The second moment came during SRH’s innings. GT appealed for LBW against Abhishek Sharma, Gill’s close friend. The umpire gave it not out, and the replay showed “umpire’s call” on the leg side. Gill argued with the on-field umpire, and Abhishek had to step in and pull him away. A few moments later, Gill jokingly kicked Abhishek’s legs still annoyed, but starting to smile again. GT coach Ashish Nehra then pulled Gill into the dugout for a while, likely to calm him down and avoid any chance of getting fined or banned.

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Even though emotions got the better of him for a bit, Gill has been in great form this season. After a tough 2024, he has bounced back and led GT from the front. He’s scored 465 runs in 10 games at a strike rate of 162, and one of GT’s top three batters has hit a fifty in every game so far.

After the match, Gill admitted the emotions were running high. "There was a little bit of a discussion with me and the umpire. Sometimes, there are so many emotions involved as you give your 110 percent there are bound to be some,” he said. That’s what fans love to see a captain who gives his all, not just with the bat, but with his heart.

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On May 2, Shubman Gill showed that he’s not just a stylish batter. He’s growing into a leader who isn’t afraid to speak up, who fights for his team, and who feels every moment of the game. For years, he’s been called the ‘prince’ of Indian cricket. But after Friday night, it feels like he’s slowly stepping into the shoes of a future king. With the Rohit-Virat era nearing its end, maybe India’s next leader is already showing us what he’s made of.