In a breathtaking display of batting prowess, Shubman Gill delivered a spectacular 129-run innings against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the crucial Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023 on May 26. His remarkable performance propelled his team to secure a spot in their second consecutive IPL final. Now, the Gujarat Titans are set to face off against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the summit clash on May 28.
Let’s delve into the five records that Gill shattered during his magnificent knock against MI.
Record #5: Joint-Fastest Century in an IPL Playoff Game
Gill’s exceptional innings saw him accelerate impressively, reaching his third hundred of the season in just 49 balls. This blistering century is now jointly the fastest in an IPL playoff game, matching the record set by Rajat Patidar and Wriddhiman Saha, who also achieved the feat in 49 balls. Patidar achieved it against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in last year’s Eliminator, while Saha accomplished this milestone during the IPL 2014 final against KKR.
Record #4: Most Sixes in an IPL Playoff Innings
The MI bowlers were at the receiving end of Gill’s onslaught, as he hammered a remarkable 10 sixes during his innings. This achievement established a new record for the most sixes hit by a batsman in an IPL playoff inning. Previously, Virender Sehwag, Chris Gayle, Shane Watson, and Wriddhiman Saha held the record with eight sixes each.
Furthermore, Gill’s 10 maximums also equaled the record for the most sixes hit against the Mumbai Indians in a single IPL season. Rashid Khan also struck 10 sixes against MI at the Wankhede Stadium during IPL 2023.
Record #3: Second-Highest Score by an Indian in IPL History
Shubman Gill’s remarkable knock of 129 runs secured another milestone – the second-highest individual score by an Indian batsman in IPL history. Gill’s exceptional innings falls only behind KL Rahul’s unbeaten 132-run innings against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2020. With this feat, Gill surpassed Rishabh Pant’s score of 128* against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018.
Record #2: Most Runs in Six and Four Consecutive IPL Innings
Gill’s current season has been nothing short of a dream. He has been exceptional throughout the tournament, especially during the crucial stages. In his last six innings, Gill amassed a remarkable 476 runs, recording the highest tally in consecutive IPL innings. This feat surpassed Jos Buttler’s previous record of 456 runs, which he achieved in six back-to-back innings for the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2022.
Additionally, Gill’s last four innings saw him accumulate a combined total of 376 runs, establishing a new record for the most runs scored by any batsman in four consecutive IPL innings. This surpassed Virat Kohli’s previous record of 351 runs, achieved during four consecutive games in IPL 2016.
Record #1: Highest Individual Score in an IPL Playoff Innings
At just 23 years old, Shubman Gill continues to amass an impressive collection of records. In the Qualifier 2 match against MI, Gill’s astounding knock of 129 runs broke the record for the highest individual score by a batsman in an IPL playoff inning. This record previously belonged to Virender Sehwag, who scored 122 runs against CSK in IPL 2014. Coincidentally, Sehwag.
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