Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Shubman Gill's Participation Uncertain for 5th T20I
Shubman Gill, an important player for India, has reached Ahmedabad with the team for the 5th T20I against South Africa.
However, it is still not clear if he will be able to play because he got hurt on his toe during training.
The 4th T20I match in Lucknow was called off because of fog.
If Gill cannot play, Sanju Samson is likely to take his place.
Gill had earlier missed some matches due to a neck injury.
The team management supports Gill, but some people think Samson should play instead because he has been doing well recently.
India is leading the series 2-1, so they cannot lose the series from here.
Shubman Gill reaches Ahmedabad for the 5th T20I but participation is uncertain due to toe injury.
4th T20I in Lucknow was abandoned due to fog, with Gill already ruled out.
Sanju Samson is likely to replace Gill if he is ruled out for the 5th T20I.
Gill had previously missed matches due to a neck injury sustained during the Test series.
India leads the T20I series 2-1, ensuring they cannot lose the series.
- Who
- India and South Africa cricket teams
- What
- Uncertainty over Shubman Gill's participation in the 5th T20I
- When
- Before the 5th T20I
- Where
- Ahmedabad
- Why
- Shubman Gill's toe injury and previous neck injury
Team Management
Critics
Shubman Gill's Selection
Team Management
The team management and coaching staff, led by Gautam Gambhir, firmly back Shubman Gill and believe he will perform well in the T20 World Cup.
Critics
Critics have been questioning Gill's place in the side, suggesting that Sanju Samson, who has performed well recently, should be given a chance.
- Teams Involved
- India and South Africa
- Match Status
- 4th T20I abandoned, 5th T20I uncertain
- Injured Player
- Shubman Gill
- Reason for Injury
- Hit on toe during training
- Replacement Player
- Sanju Samson
- Series Impact
- Gill to miss 4th and 5th T20I
- Location
- Ahmedabad
- Previous Injury
- Neck injury during Test series
- Gill's Recent Performance
- Low scores in the series: 4, 0, and 28
Sources
Explained! Why India Vs South Africa 4th T20I Could Be Called Off In Lucknow?
Shubman Gill sustains toe injury, likely to be out of last two T20Is
Shubman Gill Sustains Toe Injury, Likely To Be Out Of Last Two T20Is
Shubman Gill Injured, Ruled Out Of T20I Series Against South Africa: Report
Will Shubman Gill Play 5th T20I Vs South Africa? India Vice-Captain Reaches Ahmedabad
Steyn backs India’s edge in T20Is as series heads to Ahmedabad decider
Will Shubman Gill be fit to play Ahmedabad T20I?
