In a sensational display of batting prowess, Shubman Gill, after an astounding century against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2023, attributed his growth as a cricketer to his idol, Virat Kohli. Gill’s scintillating innings of 101 runs off 58 balls in the GT vs SRH clash on Monday (May 15) left spectators in awe.
The gifted right-handed batsman blazed his way to 13 boundaries and 1 six during the match. Following Gujarat Titans’ early setback with the dismissal of opener Wriddhiman Saha for a duck in the first over, Gill forged an extraordinary partnership of 146 runs with Sai Sudharsan, propelling the team’s total to 188-9 in their allotted 20 overs.
Gujarat Titans not only clinched victory by 34 runs but also owed their success to Gill’s magnificent century. Challenging SRH to chase a target of 189 runs, GT’s bowlers brilliantly restricted their opponents to 154-9 in 20 overs, with Mohammed Shami and Mohit Sharma securing four-wicket hauls. However, it was Shubman Gill’s awe-inspiring innings that earned him the well-deserved accolade of the player of the match.
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Speaking to Star Sports in a post-match interview, a jubilant Shubman Gill revealed that Virat Kohli has been his idol, and he has learned invaluable lessons from him throughout his journey.
“When I was 12-13 years old, I looked up to Virat Kohli bhai the most. He has been my idol since I began comprehending the intricacies of cricket. I have learned a lot from him. His batting prowess, passion, and unwavering commitment continue to motivate me,” Gill expressed with admiration.
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Despite GT’s innings being curtailed from reaching the 200-run mark, courtesy of Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s exceptional five-wicket haul for Sunrisers Hyderabad, the team had comfortably surpassed 150 runs in just 15 overs. However, they faltered in the final five overs, losing seven wickets, which affected their overall score.
Following their victory against SRH, GT has secured a place in the playoffs of IPL 2023. Led by the dynamic Hardik Pandya, the team is set to face Royal Challengers Bangalore in their last league stage game.
Shubman Gill has been a standout performer for Gujarat Titans throughout IPL 2023. With an impressive tally of 579 runs in 13 games, boasting an average of 48.0 and a strike rate exceeding 146, Gill stands tall as the team’s leading run-scorer. Notably, he has also notched up one century and four half-centuries, further solidifying his position as a rising star in the cricketing realm.