Fri Apr 04 00:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Gujarat Titans Captain Ignores Kohli’s “Noise” After Dominant Victory

**Bengaluru, India** – Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill’s cryptic social media post following his team’s eight-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has sparked speculation. Gill’s tweet, simply stating “Eyes on the game, not the noise,” fueled rumors that it was a response to RCB captain Virat Kohli’s behavior after Gill’s dismissal. While Gill offered no further explanation, many believe the “noise” refers to Kohli’s animated celebration.

The match itself saw a dominant performance by GT. Winning the toss and electing to field, GT’s bowlers, led by Mohammed Siraj’s impressive 3/19, restricted RCB to 169/8. Despite a late surge from Liam Livingstone (54) and Tim David (32), RCB’s innings never truly recovered from a shaky start. Sai Kishore (2/22) and Prasidh Krishna (1/26) also contributed significantly to GT’s bowling effort.

Despite losing Gill early for 14 runs, GT’s chase was effortless. Jos Buttler’s explosive 73* off 39 balls, along with contributions from Sai Sudharsan (49) and Sherfane Rutherford (30*), secured a comfortable victory with 13 balls to spare.

In the post-match presentation, Gill praised his team’s bowling performance in the first seven to eight overs, highlighting the importance of early wickets in restricting RCB. He acknowledged dropped catches but emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and seizing the next opportunity. He also lauded his team’s professional batting approach, adapted to the conditions of the pitch. The victory marks GT’s third consecutive win, solidifying their position in the tournament.

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