Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill completed 2,000 runs for his franchise on Saturday, becoming the first player to achieve this feat. Gill reached the milestone during his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow.
During his innings, Gill scored 60 runs off just 38 balls, hitting six fours and a six. His runs came at a strike rate of 157.89. He shared a 120-run partnership with opener Sai Sudharsan, who scored 56 off 37 deliveries, including seven fours and a six.
Since making his debut for GT in 2022, Gill has played 51 matches and scored 2,007 runs at an average of 44.60 and a strike rate of 147.89. His tally includes four centuries and 12 half-centuries, with a highest score of 129.
In the current season, Gill has accumulated 208 runs from six innings, averaging 41.60 with a strike rate of 149.64. He has registered two half-centuries, with a top score of 61 not out, making him the sixth-highest run-scorer this season.
Gill enjoyed his best-ever IPL season with GT in 2023, amassing 890 runs in 17 matches at an average of 59.33 and a strike rate of 157.80. He notched up three centuries and four fifties, with a highest score of 129.
Including his stint with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) from 2018 to 2021, Gill has scored a total of 3,424 runs in 109 matches and 106 innings in his IPL career.
These runs have come at a commendable average of 38.04 and a strike rate of 136.46. His overall tally includes four centuries and 22 fifties, with a personal best of 129.
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