Shubman Gill Hits Maiden IPL Century, Crosses 500-Run Mark in IPL 2023 for Gujarat Titans

15.05.2023 - 16:57 sports.ndtv.com

Shubman Gill's sublime form got one notch better on Monday as the young Gujarat Titans opener slammed his maiden IPL century in a match against SunRisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad.

Gill reached the century mark in just 56 balls and with it became the first centurion for the defending champions. He reached the 50-run mark off just 22 balls and then kept his cool despite wickets falling at the other end to reach the triple-figure mark in just 56 balls.

Gill now has a century in Tests, ODIs, T20Is and even the IPL now. He is one of very few players to achieve the feat. He has also crossed the 500-run mark tally in the IPL 2023.

That HUNDRED feelingFollow the match https://t.co/GH3aM3hyup #TATAIPL | #GTvSRH | @ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/C9UyUBvHd1 !A magnificent TON comes up for @ShubmanGill #TATAIPL | #GTvSRH | @gujarat_titans pic.twitter.com/YZHhiw8RkN If you want to be reminded of why Shubman Gill is a very special player, watch this innings.

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It was trademark MS Dhoni as the Chennai Super Kings skipper pulled off a lightning quick stumping to dismiss Shubman Gill during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. It was a flat delivery from Ravindra Jadeja but Gill tried to play for the turn. The ball kept its line and the batsman lost his balance for a bit after missing the delivery completely. The split second was enough for Dhoni who was at it in a flash and was able to dislodge the bails before Gill could return to the crease. Gill was dismissed after scoring 39 off 20 balls.

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Gujarat Titans opener Shubman Gill received a huge reprieve in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) final as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Deepak Chahar dropped a sitter at backward square leg. For the second time in as many outings, the opposition team had a golden chance to get rid off the in-form Gill, who has scored centuries in each of his last two innings. Gill was batting on 3 when Chahar shelled an easy chance to hand him an early lifeline. The incident happened on the fourth ball of the second over, which was bowled by Tushar Deshpande.

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Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris believes that Shubman Gill's release from Kolkata Knight Riders will go down as the biggest blunder in the history of franchise cricket. Gill, who is the leading run scorer in IPL 2023, has scored 851 runs in Gujarat Titans' road to the final this year. Gill, who bought by KKR ahead of IPL 2018, spent four seasons with the two-time champions. KKR released him ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction. GT, however, were quick to pounce on him as they drafted Gill ahead of the auction.

Watch: Ashish Nehra, Mohammed Shami And Shubman Gill Share Light Moment In Rain Ahead Of IPL 2023 Final

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad was affected by rain but it provided a rare opportunity to the cricketers to let loose at the Narendra Modi Stadium. GT cricketers Shubman Gill and Mohammed Shami along with head coach Ashish Nehra were out on the field amidst the hailstorm and they were trying to catch the hail in a light-hearted moment. They were having a good time and the video has gone viral on social media.

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