Delhi: During the match against Rajasthan Royals (GT) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday, Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill became the first captain in history who was converted into 'Impact Substitute'.

Batting first, Shubman Gill continued a brilliant form and played a brilliant innings of 84 runs and brought Gujarat Titans to 209/4 in 20 overs. However, in the second innings, veteran fast bowler Ishant Sharma was sent to the ground instead of Gill. During this, Rashid Khan of Afghanistan took over the captaincy.

Earlier, Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians) and Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals) were also used as an impact player, but they were not in the fray as captain in those matches. At the same time, this happened for the first time with Gill, when an existing captain was replaced as an impact substitute.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi spoiled Gill's day

However, on Shubman Gill's brilliant innings, 14 -year -old Vaibhav Suryavanshi turned water, who not only scored the youngest century of IPL, but also became the youngest century in T20 cricket history at 14 years and 32 days old.

Why Shubman Gill changed after all?

Shubman Gill's sudden absence from the ground created concern among the fans. But, after the match, Gill himself clarified the reason. He said after the match, “My back felt a slight tightness and since we have to play the next match in a few days, Physio decided not to take any risk.”

Shubman Gill has reached seventh position in the Orange Cap list of IPL 2025 with this brilliant innings against Rajasthan Royals.

Gujarat Titans will now face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 2 after losing by eight wickets against Rajasthan Royals.