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Updated April 9th 2025, 20:59 IST

GT vs RR: Jofra Archer Executes Sensational 147kph Swinging Delivery To Topple Shubman Gill's Wicket | WATCH

The Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2025 league-stage clash.

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Jofra Archer, Shubman Gill
Jofra Archer, Shubman Gill | Image: X/@IPL

Jofra Archer is a man on a mission, having produced outstanding performances in the IPL 2025 season. The Rajasthan Royals pacer caused havoc against the Punjab Kings, and now he is intimidating the Gujarat Titans. Archer made an early breakthrough for the Rajasthan Royals in the competition by dismissing GT skipper Shubman Gill at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.  

Jofra Archer Rattler Shubman Gill, GT Suffer An Early Setback 

The moment happened in the first ball of the third over when Jofra Archer delivered a 147.7kph delivery to Shubman Gill. The England pacer tossed a full delivery around off, and Gill was tempted to push it ahead, but there was a significant gap between the bat and pad. Archer's delivery swung in, and it crashed into the off-stump as Gill's bat came down late. It was a massive blow for the Titans as they lost their top batter. Archer's accuracy was on-spot as he managed to dismiss the GT skipper, who had faced just three deliveries in the game and had scored only two runs.

Jofra Archer instantly leapt in joy as the Rajasthan Royals got themselves an early breakthrough. Even Shubman was disappointed after the dismissal, as the movement of the ball also surprised him after missing the shot.

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Gill's Record Against Archer Is Concerning!

Shubman Gill's woes against Jofra Archer continue as the GT skipper gets rattled by the England fast bowler. The Indian opener's record against Archer has been surprising, as it looks like Jofra is Shubman's kryptonite.

Shubman Gill's Record Against Jofra Archer

Innings: 05

Runs: 10

Dismissals: 03

In the five innings Gill has played, he has managed to score only ten runs against Archer. The fast bowler has dismissed him thrice in the aforementioned number of innings. The numbers may look concerning as Shubman Gill looks to be vulnerable against Jofra Archer.

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Published April 9th 2025, 20:55 IST