IPL 2025: Shubman Gill Shines with 90 Runs as GT Sets 198/3 Against KKR
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Synopsis
On April 21, Captain Shubman Gill led the Gujarat Titans with a remarkable performance, scoring 90 runs off 55 balls as they set a competitive total of 198/3 against the Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. His partnership with B Sai Sudharsan was crucial in achieving this score.
Key Takeaways
- Shubman Gill scored 90 runs, showcasing his batting prowess.
- The opening partnership with B Sai Sudharsan was instrumental.
- GT finished with a total of 198/3 in their innings.
- Jos Buttler contributed significantly with his quick scoring.
- KKR struggled to contain the GT batsmen throughout the match.
Kolkata, April 21 (NationPress) Captain Shubman Gill delivered a stunning performance, scoring 90 runs off 55 balls, as the Gujarat Titans recorded a commendable total of 198/3 in their 20 overs against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Monday.
On a pitch that favored bowlers, GT managed to secure 45 runs during the power-play, but accelerated their scoring after that. Gill partnered with B Sai Sudharsan, who contributed 52 runs, forming a remarkable 114-run opening partnership. Jos Buttler added a swift 41 not out from 23 balls, capitalizing on KKR's fielding errors. Interestingly, one might ponder whether GT took enough risks, having accumulated only 59 runs in the last five overs.
After opting to bat first, GT started cautiously. Sudharsan showcased his skills with a clever cut and a stunning cover drive that earned him two boundaries off Vaibhav Arora in the third over. Gill followed suit by slicing Harshit Rana for consecutive fours, then greeted Varun Chakaravarthy with another slice for another boundary, concluding the power-play at 46/0.
Gill then shifted gears, dancing down the pitch to hit Moeen Ali for six, followed by consecutive boundaries through flicks and sweeps. Both Gill and Sudharsan maintained a smooth batting rhythm against Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, and Rana. Gill reached his fifty off 34 balls, while Sudharsan secured his half-century just a ball later, pushing their opening stand past the century mark.
KKR's decision to introduce Andre Russell paid off quickly as Sudharsan attempted to cut a short ball but only managed a faint edge, resulting in a catch for keeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the 13th over. Buttler arrived with intensity, scoring five boundaries in just 12 balls—consisting of a pull, a drive over extra cover, a scoop, and a top-edge reverse sweep, with Arora dropping a catch off his drive at mid-off.
Gill elevated his strike rate with powerful shots against Chakaravarthy, hitting consecutive boundaries before slog-sweeping Narine for six. He then pulled and sliced Arora for a six and a four before being dismissed for 90 runs. Despite Rahul Tewatia getting caught in the deep off Rana, Buttler's three boundaries in the last two overs contributed to a total of 18 runs in the final over.
Brief Scores: Gujarat Titans 198/3 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 90, B Sai Sudharsan 52; Andre Russell 1-13, Vaibhav Arora 1-44) against Kolkata Knight Riders
