In a high-octane IPL 2025 clash between Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, pacer Avesh Khan delivered a crucial moment that swung momentum briefly in favour of the home side. The match witnessed a blazing opening partnership between GT skipper Shubman Gill and the in-form Sai Sudharsan, who launched a calculated onslaught against the LSG bowling attack from the very first over.

Shubman Gill and Sudharsan stitched together a formidable 120-run stand in just 73 balls, keeping the scoreboard ticking at a brisk pace. Their effortless strokeplay and sharp running between the wickets had the Lucknow fielders scrambling for answers. Shubman, in particular, was in sublime touch, timing the ball sweetly, playing with fluency, and finding gaps at will.

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His elegant knock of 60 off 38 balls, laced with six boundaries and a towering six, looked poised to set the tone for a massive total. However, it was Avesh Khan who finally broke through the Titans’ opening wall in the 13th over. He bowled a well-disguised full delivery at 122.3 kph in the slot, luring Gill into an ambitious shot over long-on.

The GT captain didn’t get the desired elevation, and Aiden Markram at long-on completed a sharp catch under pressure, staying inches inside the boundary rope. Yet, it wasn’t just the wicket that sparked conversation—it was Avesh Khan’s post-dismissal antics that made headlines.

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The pacer celebrated Gill’s departure with a dramatic and mocking gesture, which quickly went viral on social media. While the act added spice to the contest, it also stirred debate over sportsmanship, as fans and pundits weighed in on whether such celebrations cross the line. Nonetheless, the fiery moment underscored the intensity of this season’s IPL battles.