IPL 2026 Final: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan face social media backlash: ‘Whenever the stakes are high…’ | Today’s news
Social media users started criticizing Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill. The GT opener was dismissed for 10 off 8 balls in the IPL 2026 final.
“Whenever the stakes are high and the big moments are coming, our Prince Charming Shubman Gill is usually found sitting in the dugout,” the user wrote.
“You have to respect Shubman Gill for his consistency in the final,” was the sarcastic comment.
“KRYPTONITE IS REAL. Everyone was talking about Bhuvi, but the pressure has completely suffocated him and Hazlewood gets the top prize! Shubman Gill leaves early in grand final!” another user commented.
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One user wrote: “I’ve never seen Shubman Gill play in big games, especially playoffs and finals.”
“Another final, another flop innings from PRInce Shubman Gill,” came the dry comment.
Another user posted a wry comment: “Heard Shubman Gill was supposed to save humanity today.”
“It’s the final of the tournament and only fools expect Shubman Gill to put up a good innings,” wrote a frustrated fan.
Social media was equally merciless to GT’s other opener, Sai Sudharshna. The southpaw was dismissed for 12 off 12, leaving his team at 26/2.
“Don’t do Sai Sudharshan next hype. Some guys are even comparing him with Abhishek Sharma. Don’t do it again,” wrote one user.
“Sai Sudharsan didn’t get a Hit Wicket today for a change,” came the sarcastic comment.
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“What an IPL master class! Sai Sudharsan failed wow! My brother only cares about winning the orange cap. He doesn’t care about the team or even his international career,” another user wrote.
Another user commented, “Sai Sudharsan has struggled to keep the bat in his last 3 matches. His bat hit the stumps twice to be hit and today his shot couldn’t get past the keeper.”
“Average law for Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharshan,” came the kindly comment.
RCB vs GT: IPL 2026 Final So Far
RCB chose to bowl first after winning the toss. Gujarat Titans were in trouble at Strategic Timeout in the final of IPL 2026. GT scored 59/3 from their first 9 overs. The run rate was 6.56.
The defending champions were sharp with the ball. Three goals were scored in the power play and just behind it. Skipper Shubman Gill was the first to go, caught by Rajat Patidar off Josh Hazlewood for 10 off 8 balls.
Sai Sudharsan followed soon after, caught by Jitesh Sharma off Bhuvneshwar Kumar for 12 off 12 balls. Nishant Sindhu then went 20 off 18 before being caught by Devdutt Padikkal against Rasikh Salam at the end of the eighth over.
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At Timeout, Jos Buttler was unbeaten on 12 off 13 balls and Washington Sundar was by his side on 2 off 3. GT’s lower order of Jason Holder, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Arshad Khan and Mohammed Siraj are yet to bat.
RCB’s bowling was outstanding. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Hazlewood and Rasikh Salam each got a wicket. Krunal Pandya was economical with figures of 2 overs for 9 runs. Jacob Duffy was expensive, conceding 13 in his only over.
Google live win probability told the story clearly. RCB were at 79%. GTs were at 21%.
