Fans expected fireworks as Rajasthan Royals took on Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, and Jofra Archer delivered in style. This high-voltage clash, the 23rd match of IPL 2025, had all the ingredients of a thriller, but it was Archer’s fiery delivery to Shubman Gill that stole the spotlight. This wasn’t just any game. It was the battle between Sanju Samson’s RR trying to reclaim lost ground and Shubman Gill’s GT aiming to maintain their dominance. With RR winning the toss and opting to bowl.
Archer’s Deadly Delivery
It was the third over. Jofra Archer had the new ball in hand, and the Gujarat Titans had their star skipper Shubman Gill on strike. Archer steamed in and bowled an absolute thunderbolt clocking 147.7 kmph. It pitched on a good length, nipped in sharply, and boom—Gill’s off-stump cartwheeled.
UNPLAYABLE! 🥵#JofraArcher is breathing fire with the new ball as #ShubmanGill falls prey to a peach of a delivery 🔥
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 9, 2025
This wasn’t the first time Archer had Gill’s number. In IPL history, Archer has now dismissed Gill three times while conceding just 10 runs in 15 balls. That’s dominance. It’s safe to say Gill might be seeing Archer in his nightmares.
Jofra Archer has consistently troubled Shubman Gill in IPL encounters, dismissing him three times in 15 deliveries while conceding only 10 runs. With a strike rate of 66.67 against Archer, Gill has found it difficult to dominate the speedster, making their matchup one of the most intriguing rivalries in the tournament.
Why This Wicket Was a Big Deal
Before this match, Shubman Gill was in sublime touch, coming off an unbeaten 61 and looking every bit the GT captain. He hadn’t scored below double digits in the last four games. His early dismissal for just 2 off 3 was unexpected and disruptive. Gill’s wicket gave RR the mental edge and the breathing room they needed to push ahead.
Social Media Goes Berserk
Within minutes, Archer’s dismissal of Gill went viral. Twitter (now X), lit up with that one delivery. From memes roasting Gill to tributes for Archer’s resurgence, the internet couldn’t stop talking.
"Ball ander, Gill bahar"
A little bit of swing & Gill is all set to get bowler with a bowl coming in, I can bet he is going to fail so badly on India test tour of England & will be dropped mid series.
I don't know how long this 35 test avg gonna play for India. Sai deserves 3. pic.twitter.com/oeoE9TOQb0
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) April 9, 2025
Shubman Gill Against Quality Bowling 😭 pic.twitter.com/GMCKEFVlux
— ` (@18_kohlify) April 9, 2025
For 1st time ever in IPL, Shubman Gill got Bowled out in less than 5 runs 😲
Courtesy: Jofra Archer 🔥#GTvsRR pic.twitter.com/nhNBGKbl5u
— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) April 9, 2025
Mathew Hayden – "I think there was too much noise in the middle. That's why Gill chose to return to pavilion" (Laughs) 😭 pic.twitter.com/JGmq9nZYKs
— M. (@IconickohIi) April 9, 2025
Shubman Gill dismissed for 2 in 3 balls 😭#GTvsRR pic.twitter.com/3hdeINc9sL
— HEEBA KHAN (@HeebaKhan86) April 9, 2025
Jofra Archer’s Journey So Far in IPL 2025
Archer didn’t start IPL 2025 the way he’d hoped. Jofra Archer’s nightmare spell of 0/76 against Sunrisers Hyderabad was a tough pill to swallow. The performance invited criticism, with doubts looming over his form and fitness. Since that match, Archer has been a different beast on the field. Against Chennai Super Kings, he bowled with control, picking up one wicket while keeping things tight. His real statement, though, came against Punjab Kings, where he delivered a match-winning spell of 3/25. Against Gujarat Titans, Archer continued his fiery run, dismissing Shubman Gill with sheer pace and maintaining his aggressive approach throughout the game.
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