IPL 2026: Shubman Gill enters exclusive captaincy list with Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar
Shubman Gill has joined an elite group of IPL captains by achieving multiple 500-run seasons as skipper, placing him alongside legends like Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. Despite Gujarat Titans' loss to Kolkata Knight Riders, Gill scored 85 off 49 balls, showcasing his consistent batting form. He now has two 500-plus run seasons as captain, joining a select list that includes David Warner and KL Rahul.
- ▪Shubman Gill scored 85 off 49 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders, including five fours and seven sixes, at a strike rate of 173.47.
- ▪Gill has now recorded two 500-plus run seasons as Gujarat Titans captain, joining Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar in this achievement.
- ▪Only David Warner and KL Rahul have more 500-run IPL seasons as captain, with three each.
- ▪Gill has amassed 356 runs in six innings against Kolkata Knight Riders, averaging 59.33 with three half-centuries.
- ▪Sai Sudharsan leads Gujarat Titans' run tally this season with 554 runs, just ahead of Gill's 552.
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