Srinagar: The rising superstar of Indian cricket Shubman Gill scored his third century of IPL 2023 for Gujarat Titans against Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2023 Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
After Piyush Chawla gave Mumbai Indians the first wicket with Wriddhiman Saha’s wicket, Gill anchored with Sai Sudarshan. Shubman Gill and Saha once again gave Gujarat Titans a great start bringing up a 50-run stand in the powerplay. Gill continued his rich form to register his third ton in current IPL in his last four matches.
Shubman Gill got out after scoring 129 runs from mere 60 balls. He hit seven fours and 10 sixes during his innings.
Gujarat Titans posted 233 for the loss of three wickets on board. Mumbai Indians need 234 to win.
Earlier Shubman Gill also became the second Indian and fourth overall to breach the 800-run mark, crossing the feat. Gill id also second Indian after Kohli to record three or more tons in an IPL season.
Meanwhile former India and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli recorded the best aggregate by any batter in an edition during the IPL 2016 season. Kohli racked up a staggering 973 runs from 16 matches with an eye-popping four centuries and seven fifties as RCB finished runner-up.
England white-ball captain Jos Buttler is second on the list after he plundered four centuries during the IPL 2022 season for Rajasthan Royals, accumulating 863 runs in the process. David Warner follows with an 848-run tally from the 2016 season where he led the Sunrisers Hyderabad to its maiden title over RCB.