In a double blow to the Gujarat Titans following their 63-run loss to the Chennai Super Kings, their captain, Shubman Gill, has made the IPL Governing Council angry for a slow-over rate.
Gill, now fined Rs 12 lakhs, is the first captain to get punished for this in IPL 2024. This big news during the IPL 2024 season has put the spotlight on Gill and his team, showing the tough job of leading an IPL franchise.
An official statement from the IPL revealed, “As it was his team’s first offense of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over rate offenses, Gill was fined Rs 12 lakhs.”
The match against the Chennai Super Kings marked an important moment for the Gill-led side, as they suffered their first defeat in this edition of the tournament, falling to the defending champions by a margin of 63 runs.
Despite this setback, the Gujarat Titans had started their IPL campaign on a high note, winning a thrilling victory against the Mumbai Indians in their opening match by a narrow margin of six runs.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Gill and the Gujarat Titans as they strive to overcome this setback and reclaim their winning form on the field. Looking ahead, they will face the Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 31st at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
On the other hand, the Sunrisers Hyderabad will also be looking to bounce back after losing to KKR by 4 runs, making this upcoming match a crucial opportunity for both teams to regain momentum in the IPL 2024 season.
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