Shubman Gill kept thrilling Ahmedabad’s spectators with his captivating play for Gujarat Titans (GT) against Punjab Kings (PBKS). The rivals clashed at Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL 2024’s 17th match on April 4th.
The 24-year-old GT opener was appointed captain ahead of IPL 2024 after Hardik Pandya rejoined Mumbai Indians (MI). He’s already guided GT to two wins in three games, aiming for their third victory this season.
Shubman Gill was outstanding after being given the first bat. He had tremendous hitting abilities, demonstrating why he is perhaps one of the best T20 batsmen on the Indian circuit today. Shubman Gill created a solid platform to make it three wins in a row at Ahmedabad after leading the team to victories in both of their home matches this year.
Gujarat Titans suffered an early setback as opener Wriddhiman Saha was removed in only the third over. Kane Williamson returned to the team for the first time since GT’s IPL 2023 campaign began. He then joined Gill, and the two top-order bats carried the game forward.
Shubman Gill was on the back foot in his second and third-wicket partnerships with Williamson and Sai Sudharsan. Gill took command in the second part of the innings, scoring a significant portion of the runs to lead his team to a magnificent 199/4.
He lost out on a well-deserved century, but he ensured that his team reached a respectable total that may help them win the match. Shubman Gill’s undefeated 48-ball 89 featured six fours and four sixes. One of his straight drive sixes astounded not only the audience at the venue, but also numerous fans and experts.
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Sai Sudharsan and Rahul Tewatia’s cameos give GT upper hand
While Shubman Gill continued to score runs from one end, he had excellent support from Sai Sudharsan and Rahul Tewatia in the second half of the first innings. Sudharsan stood out with his 19-ball 33. Meanwhile, Tewatia’s undefeated 8-ball 23 in the last overs enabled GT set a 200-run goal for PBKS.
Rahul Tewatia wreaked havoc on the opposition bowlers, smashing three fours and a six in his brief appearance, hitting 287.5 runs.
