Shubman Gill Enters Exclusive Club Alongside Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer
Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill has etched his name in IPL history by becoming the third captain to score over 500 runs in a single season before the age of 26. Achieving this milestone during the match against Mumbai Indians, Gill scored 43 runs off 46 balls. In IPL 2025, he has amassed a total of 508 runs across 11 matches, boasting an impressive average of 50.80 and a strike rate above 152. His performance has solidified his status as one of the season’s leading run-scorers.
Match Overview
In a thrilling encounter at Wankhede Stadium, Gujarat Titans faced off against Mumbai Indians, where GT opted to field after winning the toss. Mumbai posted a total of 155 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. The innings was highlighted by Will Jacks, who scored a solid 53 runs off 35 deliveries, while Suryakumar Yadav contributed 35 runs from 24 balls, forming a crucial 71-run partnership. For Gujarat, Sai Kishore was the standout bowler, claiming 2 wickets for 34 runs, while Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, and Gerald Coetzee each took a wicket.
The chase proved to be an exhilarating affair, with Gujarat Titans initially struggling after losing Sai Sudharsan early in the innings. However, Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler steadied the ship with a 72-run partnership, bringing the team’s total to 107 runs for 2 wickets before rain interrupted play. The match was then governed by the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, leading to a tense finish.
Shubman Gill’s Milestone
Shubman Gill’s achievement of crossing 500 runs in IPL 2025 before his 26th birthday places him alongside cricket legends Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. At just 25 years and 241 days old, Gill has already made a significant impact this season with 508 runs, including five half-centuries and a top score of 90. His average of 50.80 and a striking strike rate of over 152 highlight his consistency and ability to score quickly.
Kohli was the first to reach this milestone in 2013 at the age of 24, finishing the season with 634 runs. Shreyas Iyer achieved this feat in 2020 at the age of 25, ending with 519 runs. Gill’s performance this season reinforces his status as a key player for the Gujarat Titans and underlines his potential for future achievements in the IPL.
Clutch Performance in the Final Overs
The final stages of the match showcased a dramatic turn of events as rain interruptions complicated the chase for Gujarat Titans. After the rain delay, GT was left needing 147 runs from the remaining overs, with just one over to play. In a nail-biting finish, Rahul Tewatia and Gerald Coetzee managed to guide their team to victory, with Coetzee hitting the winning runs on the last ball of the match. The Titans secured a win by three wickets, marking their eighth victory in eleven matches, which solidified their position at the top of the points table.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians, who had been on a six-match winning streak, faced a setback as they ended up with seven wins from twelve matches, positioning them fourth in the standings. The match not only showcased thrilling cricket but also highlighted the resilience of Gujarat Titans, who continue to dominate the tournament.
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