- England pacer Jofra Archer knocks over Shubman Gill with fiery delivery
- Gill’s woes against Archer continue; fans roast GT skipper online
- Rajasthan Royals lose the match but Archer’s spell steals spotlight
Ahmedabad, April 10, 2025
While Gujarat Titans walked away with a comprehensive 58-run win over Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2025 clash, the highlight of the night belonged to Jofra Archer — and a 147.7 kmph scorcher that left Shubman Gill’s off-stump cartwheeling.
On the first ball of the third over, Archer steamed in and unleashed a ripper of a delivery that swung in sharply. Gill, attempting a forward push, was beaten by pace and movement as his off-stump took a walk.
Social media instantly exploded with memes and reactions, as fans reminded Gill that Archer has become somewhat of a nemesis for him in recent matchups.
Twitter Reacts: “Gill vs Archer is a Horror Franchise Now”
Cricket Twitter had a field day roasting the Gujarat Titans skipper:
- “Jofra to Gill is becoming a cricketing jump scare.”
- “Gill’s stumps have seen more air time than hot air balloons this IPL.”
- “If Archer’s bowling pace was a credit card bill, Gill would be bankrupt.”
It’s the second time this season Archer has dismissed Gill early — and the third time overall in IPL history. With his mix of express pace and late swing, Archer has started to rediscover his rhythm after a slow start to the season.
Jofra Archer’s Road to Redemption
After managing just one wicket in his first few outings, Archer now has six wickets from his last three matches, including a sharp 3-wicket haul against Punjab Kings.
Despite RR’s loss, his bowling was the lone bright spot on an otherwise forgettable day for the Royals. He dismissed Gill early, giving the visitors an edge, but GT’s middle-order firepower proved too strong in the end.
The Match: Gujarat Titans Crush Rajasthan Royals
- Match No. 23, IPL 2025
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Result: GT beat RR by 58 runs
Key Highlights:
- GT 217/6 (20 overs)
- RR 159 all out (19.2 overs)
- Jofra Archer: 1/29 in 4 overs
- Sanju Samson: 41 off 28
- Shimron Hetmyer: 36 off 20
- RR fined for slow over-rate; Samson penalized Rs 24 lakh
What Captains Said at Toss
Sanju Samson (RR):
“We would like to bowl first because of the dew. Hasaranga misses out due to personal reasons. Farooqi comes in.”
Shubman Gill (GT):
“We would have bowled too. No changes for us. We’re taking it one game at a time. The support from fans has been tremendous.”
Points Table Update
- GT: 2nd with 8 points from 5 games
- RR: 7th with 4 points from 5 games
Despite the defeat, Jofra Archer’s high-octane delivery to Gill remains the most replayed moment from the match — and a reminder that when he’s firing, few batters are safe.
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