Shubman Gill becomes the second fastest Indian by 5000 T20 runs. Cricket news

New Delhi: Gujarat Titans Captain Shubman Gill added another wing to his hat on Sunday, which became the second fastest Indian to reach 5000 T20 runs During a high-octane IPL 2025 Match against Delhi capitals Arun at Jaitley Stadium. Also see: DC vs. GT, IPL 2025Gill achieved milestones in 154 innings, placed only behind KL Rahul, which reached the mark in 143 innings.The fastest for 5000 runs in T20S (by innings)132 – Chris Gayle143 – KL Rahul144 – Sean Marsh144 – Devon Conway145 – Babur Azam154 – Shubman Gill*Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Gill’s milestone chased the target of 200, came amid a significant 100 -run partnership with fellow opener Sai Reformson. Who is that IPL player?It was the pair’s seventh 100+ stand in the IPL, taking them only in the all-time list behind Virat Kohli-AB de Villiers (10) and Kohli-Chris Gayle (9). His fluent partnership not only put Gujarat under command, but also took him closer to the playoff berths for the 2022 champions.Most 100-plus partnership by a pair in IPL10 – Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers (RCB)9 – Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle (RCB)7 – Shubman Gill and Sai Sudarshan (GT)*6 – Shikhar Dhawan and David Warner (SRH)6 – Virat Kohli and FAF Do Placeis (RCB)The match was a record-limit case. Earlier, KL Rahul produced a batting masterclass, broke an unbeaten 112 off 65 balls-this season crossed the first century and the highest individual score against the Titans of Gujarat by the right-handed batsman, 103* of Suryakumar Yadav in 2023. Rahul also became the fastest Indian for 8000 T20 runs, achieved feat in 224 innings – Virat Kohli ahead of 243.

This IPL season-Abhishek Sharma, Ishaan Kishan, Priyash Arya and Vaibhav Suryavanshi-are the last four centurions in this IPL season, making Rahul’s ton a standout effort. However, his bravery may decrease with Gujarat openers, making the target of 200 runs rapidly.