‘Prince’ Shubman Gill Behind ‘King’ Virat Kohli’s Massive IPL Record After Slamming Third Tonne In IPL 2023

Gill showcased his exceptional batting prowess by effortlessly scoring a magnificent 129 runs from a mere 60 deliveries, comprising of an impressive tally of seven boundaries and an astounding ten sixes.

Remarkably, this remarkable feat marked his third century in the IPL 2023 tournament. As a result of this remarkable century, Gill’s path to claiming the prestigious Orange Cap for the season is now virtually assured.

Twitter hailed Shubman Gill as the “emerging prince of Indian cricket” after his scintillating performance in the Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL 2023), where he hammered his third century of the season.

Gill’s sensational knock of 129 runs from just 60 deliveries, comprising of 7 fours and 10 sixes, propelled the Gujarat Titans (GT) to secure their second consecutive berth in the tournament’s final.

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This achievement makes GT only the third team in IPL history to reach the final in back-to-back seasons.

Notably, Gill’s impressive strike rate of 215 during this innings is likely to please the selectors of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and silence his critics.

Despite previous criticisms of his ability to excel in T20 cricket, Gill has demonstrated.

Shubman Gill poised to claim the prestigious Orange Cap in IPL 2023
In a remarkable turn of events, Shubman Gill has surpassed Faf du Plessis (730 runs) to secure the top position on the list of Orange Cap contenders this season.

Gill’s explosive innings against the Mumbai Indians (MI) propelled him to a staggering total of 851 runs from 16 matches, boasting an impressive average of 60.79 and a striking strike rate of 156.43.

With no competitor in sight to challenge his remarkable tally, the Gujarat Titans’ opener is poised to conclude the season as the leading run-scorer.

Heartfelt congratulations to the Gujarat Titans for securing a well-deserved spot in the final of the TATA IPL for the second consecutive time.

Virat Kohli’s record under threat

In 2016, Indian cricket’s maestro, Virat Kohli, reached a similar pinnacle, amassing an astonishing 973 runs from 16 matches, boasting an average of 81.08 and an impressive strike rate of 152.03.

During that IPL edition, Kohli smashed 7 fifties and 4 centuries, establishing himself as the record holder for the most runs and hundreds in a single IPL season.

However, Shubman Gill now has his sights set on both of these remarkable records. Gill needs just 123 runs to surpass Kohli’s tally of 973 runs, and if he achieves this feat, he will also surpass the record for the most centuries in a season.

Rohit Sharma in awe of Shubman Gill

Despite his team’s loss, Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Rohit Sharma couldn’t resist praising Shubman Gill for playing one of the finest innings of IPL 2023.

Rohit acknowledged Gill’s knock as the defining factor that set the two teams apart, while expressing hope that Gill carries this form into the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) Final for the Indian team.

During the post-match presentation ceremony, Rohit remarked, “We needed a batsman who could emulate Shubman’s performance and carry us till the end.

Anything can happen in a match played on a good wicket with one side being shorter. Credit must be given where it is due, Gujarat played exceptionally well.”