After a poor start, Gujarat Titans have kept their IPL 2026 season alive with three consecutive wins. This winning streak has forced their captain Shubman Gill to once again see the funny side of it.
Gill has once again posted a joke message on Instagram for the team he has just defeated. Gill led GT to a 4-wicket win in the last over against Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 3.
key points
- Shubman Gill shares Instagram post after GT vs PBKS win
- The caption quoted the PBKS slogan and the GT tagline
- The post is being seen as a taunt on Shreyas Iyer’s team.
- GT secures third consecutive win in IPL 2026
GT beats PBKS in a thrilling contest
Gill’s decision to bowl first proved to be wonderful as Mohammed Siraj hit a four on the very second ball of the match. He and Rabada took the PBKS batting order to 47/5 in the ninth over.
Jason Holder also contributed to the carnage, but Suryansh Shedge and Marcus Stoinis saved PBKS from being bowled out below 100. Shedge scored 57 runs while Stoinis scored 40 runs to take Punjab to a respectable 163 runs.
PBKS bowlers, led by Arshdeep Singh, were also successful in making the most of the conditions. Although Sai Sudarshan’s half-century got GT back on track, a middle-order collapse made the match thrilling.
However, Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 40 completed the GT chase and gave Shubman Gill’s team their third consecutive win.
Shubman Gill trolled Punjab Kings on Instagram
After GT’s wins against Chennai Super Kings on April 26 and Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 30, Gill took to Instagram to troll both those franchises.
Gill then took a dig at RCB and praised Jason Holder, who was the player of the match in that game.
After GT’s win over PBKS, Gill uploaded a picture of himself doing a thigh-five with Washington Sundar.
The caption of the photo was, “Just want to win. Come on.” Bas Jeetna Hai (We just have to win) has been the slogan of Punjab Kings this year, while Aawa De (Let it come) is the tagline of GT. It is noteworthy that Gill himself is from Punjab.
Also read: “He finished the game”: Shubman Gill hails Washington Sundar’s heroic innings in thrilling win over PBKS
Shubman Gill and GT in IPL 2026
Gill’s leadership has received praise from many corners in IPL 2026, and his batting has managed to keep GT afloat in the tournament so far.
With 378 runs in 9 matches, Gill is the second highest run scorer in GT this year. He averages 42 at a strike rate of around 155 and has scored three fifties with a high score of 86.
Gujarat Titans’ season looked to be in trouble at half-time, before the team managed to pull itself together. After losing their first two matches, the 2022 champions won three in a row. But this trend was broken again after two consecutive defeats. Now, GT has made a comeback by winning three consecutive matches.
next match of gujarat titans
Shubman Gill’s team will face Rajasthan Royals on May 9 in Jaipur. Earlier this season, RR had pulled off a thrilling last-over win against Gujarat Titans.
GT’s current three-match winning streak has put them level with three other teams on 12 points. But, currently Gujarat’s net run rate with 12 points is the worst among the four teams, leaving them only fifth in the points table.
FAQ
- What did Shubman Gill post after GT’s victory?
He shared a photo with a caption referencing the PBKS and GT slogans. - Why is Gill’s post being discussed?
This is being seen as a taunt on Punjab Kings and their captain Shreyas Iyer. - Had Gill trolled other teams before?
Yes, he had earlier posted similar content after wins over CSK and RCB.
