“Ego Clash”: Fans React To Shubman Gill-Hardik Pandya Awkward Moment During GT–MI Game. Watch
In a high-stakes IPL 2025 Eliminator clash between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at Mullanpur, an awkward moment between captains Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya during the toss sparked a social media frenzy.
After MI won the toss, Pandya extended his hand for a customary handshake, but Gill appeared to overlook the gesture, leading fans to speculate about a potential “ego clash” between the two.
The tension seemed to carry into the match, as Gill was dismissed for just 1 run in the first over by MI pacer Trent Boult, marking his first single-digit score in IPL knockout history .
In contrast, Rohit Sharma delivered a masterclass, scoring 81 off 50 balls and surpassing 7,000 IPL runs, becoming only the second player after Virat Kohli to achieve this milestone . Jonny Bairstow also impressed on his MI debut with a quickfire 47 off 22 balls, contributing to MI’s formidable total of 228/5.
GT’s fielding woes, including three dropped catches, further compounded their challenges. With MI’s top order firing on all cylinders, the Titans faced an uphill battle to stay alive in the tournament.
