Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill is steadfastly focusing on winning matches in IPL 2025, as his team clinched consecutive victories against Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru following an opening loss to Punjab Kings. These wins have propelled the Titans to the fourth spot in the IPL points table.
The team’s campaign kicked off with a high-scoring defeat against Punjab Kings. However, they bounced back impressively, first defeating Mumbai Indians and then securing an eight-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.
Following the triumph over RCB, Gill took to the social media platform X to share a succinct yet powerful message to his critics: “Eyes on the game, not the noise.” This statement underscores his commitment to performance over external distractions.
Gill’s leadership role with GT came into effect after Hardik Pandya‘s return to Mumbai Indians. Under Pandya’s captaincy, GT had enjoyed remarkable success, clinching the IPL title in their debut season in 2022 and finishing as runners-up in 2023. The team faced challenges in the previous season, ending up eighth, which led to a squad rebuild following the mega auction last year.
Reflecting on the pitch conditions at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Gill remarked at the post-match presentation, “It’s a bit surprising every time we come here; sometimes the wicket is really good – looks like a 250 wicket, and sometimes there’s something in it for the seamers with the new ball.”
The team’s fielding, however, showed areas for improvement, as they dropped two catches during the match. While Phil Salt‘s dropped catch had minimal impact, Liam Livingstone capitalized on his early reprieve at 9 runs to score a crucial half-century.
Addressing the fielding lapses, Gill emphasized resilience and learning from mistakes, stating, “You are definitely disappointed but that’s the thing you always talk about that you should keep coming back at them even if you make mistakes. You have to grab the next opportunity that comes to you.”