Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill achieved a massive feat in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The batter became the youngest to score 3000 runs in the history of the league, surpassing the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina.
Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill achieved the feat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 game against Rajasthan Royals (RR). The 24th game of the 17th edition of the league between the teams is underway at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Shubman Gill achieved 3000 runs in IPL at the age of 24 years and 215 days. He overtook Virat Kohli, who has crossed the 3000-run mark at 26 years. Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson, Suresh Raina, and Rohit Sharma also feature in the list of youngest at the time of 3000 IPL runs.
Youngest at time of 3000 IPL runs
24y 215 - Shubhman Gill*
26y 186d - Virat Kohli
26y 320d - Sanju Samson
27y 161d - Suresh Raina
27y 343d - Rohit Sharma
Shubman Gill has oozed his class with the bat against Rajasthan Royals. The skipper is making sure that he keeps his team in the hunt. The batter holds the key for his side in the chase of 197 runs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. He has lammed a magnificent half-century and would be hoping to double it up and take his team home in the 24th match of the Indian Premier League.
Shubman Gill has looked in decent touch in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Opening the batting, he has played some handy knocks for his team. The skipper of Gujarat Titans is amongst the leading run-getters in the 17th edition of the league with over 220 runs to his name from 5 games so far in the tournament.
Shubman Gill in the ongoing game has played some gorgeous strokes. Although he isn't getting the desired support from the other end he is holding up the one end for his team. He would be keen to take his team home and help them register their 3rd win.
Fewest innings to 3000 IPL runs; Shubman Gill becomes 4th fastest to achieve the feat
Shubman Gill also became the batter with the fourth fastest to 3000 runs in the Indian Premier League. The Gujarat Titans skipper achieved the feat in his 94th innings. Chris Gayle sits at the top of the list, having achieved the feat in just 75 innings in the league.
KL Rahul is second as he achieved the feat in his 80th innings. Jos Buttler scored 3000 runs in 85 innings. Shubman Gill overtook David Warner and Faf du Plessis, who achieved the feat in their 94th innings in the Indian Premier League.
Here's the list of Fewest innings to 3000 IPL runs
75 - Chris Gayle
80 - KL Rahul
85 - Jos Buttler
94 - Shubman Gill*
94 - David Warner
94 - Faf du Plessis
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