Shubman Gill just made history at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The Gujarat Titans captain smashed 38 runs against the Mumbai Indians, reaching a milestone 1000 runs at this ground in the IPL. He’s the second player to achieve this feat and the first Indian to do so.
Gill and Sai Sudarshan opened the innings, putting up 78 runs for the first wicket. Gill’s 27-ball innings included a six and four fours before he was out in the ninth over. This performance cements his reputation as a force to be reckoned with at this stadium.
In just 20 innings, Gill has scored 1000 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The only player to reach this milestone faster is Chris Gayle, who took 19 innings to achieve it in Bengaluru. Gill’s impressive record at this ground includes a century against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2023, where he scored 101 runs off 58 balls.
A Look at Gill’s Impressive Record
Gill’s love affair with the Narendra Modi Stadium began in 2022, when the Gujarat Titans played their first match there. Although he was out for a duck in that game, he’s since made up for it with some spectacular performances. In 2023, he scored 129 runs against the Mumbai Indians, and in 2024, he hit a century (104) against the Chennai Super Kings.
Gill’s Century Record
- Total centuries in the IPL: 4
- Centuries at the Narendra Modi Stadium: 3
The Narendra Modi Stadium seems to bring out the best in Gill. With his latest feat, he’s proven himself to be a player who can deliver under pressure. As the IPL continues, fans will be eager to see what more Gill has in store for them.