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Gill fined Rs 12 lakh after GT's thrilling one-run win over DC in IPL 2026

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has been fined Rs 12 lakh for a slow over-rate offense following his team's narrow victory over Delhi Capitals. The fine comes after GT secured their first win of the season in a dramatic final-ball finish, defending two runs off the last two deliveries. The win was powered by fifties from Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, and Washington Sundar, setting up a total of 210/4. Key bowling performances from Rashid Khan and Prasidh Krishna, who defended 13 in the final over, sealed the one-run triumph.

Key Points: Shubman Gill fined for slow over-rate after GT's IPL 2026 win

  • Gill fined for slow over-rate
  • GT wins by one run in thriller
  • Buttler, Gill, Sundar hit fifties
  • Rashid Khan takes 3-17
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IPL 2026: After GT's nail-biting win over DC, Gill fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over-rate

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over-rate following his team's dramatic one-run victory over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026.

"As this was his team's first offence of the season... Gill was fined INR 12 lakhs - IPL Statement"

New Delhi, April 9

After Gujarat Titans' sealed a dramatic one-run victory over Delhi Capitals to get their first win of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, captain Shubman Gill has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate in the match.

"Gujarat Titans (GT) Captain Shubman Gill has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 14 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.

"As this was his team's first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Gill was fined INR 12 lakhs," said a statement from the tournament on Thursday morning.

Previously, Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer was fined twice for slow over-rate in IPL 2026. The ruling came hours after Gujarat Titans opened their account on the IPL 2026 points table with a thrilling finish. DC needed two runs off the last two deliveries, but the run-out of Kuldeep Yadav on the last ball sealed the contest in favour of GT.

With the ball, Rashid Khan took an exceptional 3-17 while Prasidh Krishna, who defended 13 runs off the final over, picked two scalps. GT's one-run victory was set up by the trio of Gill, Jos Buttler and Washington Sundar hitting fifties each as the 2022 IPL champions posted 210/4.

Buttler was back to his devastating best with the bat by hitting a 27-ball 52, laced with three fours and five towering sixes. Gill, back in action after a muscle spasm in neck ruled him out of the last game, was elegant in collecting majority of his runs through leg-side to top-score with 70 off 45 balls, laced with four boundaries and five sixes.

He also shared a commanding 104-run partnership with Sundar, who hit his first IPL fifty via a 32-ball 55, studded with six boundaries and two sixes. GT will play their next game against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday afternoon in Lucknow.

- IANS

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Priya S
Gill's batting was pure class after coming back from injury! 70 off 45 is brilliant. But as captain, he has to manage the clock better. Rashid Khan and Prasidh were heroes with the ball, but the slow over-rate overshadows it a bit. Hope they learn from this before the Lucknow match! 💪
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Aman W
First win of the season and then this fine. Kismat hi kharab hai! 😅 On a serious note, the partnership between Gill and Sundar was fantastic to watch. Washington Sundar finally showing his batting potential. The fine is a reminder that even in victory, small mistakes are costly in IPL.
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Sarah B
As a newer fan following IPL from abroad, can someone explain? Is the fine on Gill personally, or does the team pay? It seems harsh for a first offence in such a high-pressure game. The match itself was incredible entertainment!
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I think the IPL governing body is being too strict here. It was a nail-biting match with constant strategic changes, field placements, and reviews. A slight delay is understandable. The focus should be on the brilliant cricket played by both teams, not just the over-rate.
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Nisha Z
Jos Buttler is back with a bang! And Prasidh Krishna defending 13 in the last over under that pressure... wow! The fine is a technicality. The real story is GT finding their winning combination. Gill will handle the captaincy better now, I'm sure.

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