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Xtra Time Web Desk: The youth sensation Shubman Gil is all set to play his 100th match of his IPL career, while he will take field during against Delhi Capitals as Gujarat Titans’s skipper, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on 24th April, Wednesday.
GT will be locking horns with DC in a mid-table clash in Delhi on Wednesday. In their last match, Delhi managed to beat Gujarat comprehensively, skittling out the 2022 champions for just 89 runs and chasing it easily. GT won its previous league match against Punjab Kings while DC registered a heavy loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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Subhman’s impressive journey so far:
Since his impressive debut with Kolkata Knight Riders post his ICC U19 World Cup triumph, has swiftly ascended to become a notable figure in the IPL landscape. With 99 matches under his belt, Gill boasts an impressive record of 3,088 runs at an average of 38.12 and a strike rate of 138.12, including three centuries and 20 fifties. Currently ranked as the 25th highest run-scorer in the league’s history, Gill’s journey with KKR, where he represented the franchise from 2018-21, played a pivotal role in shaping his cricketing prowess. Noteworthy is his standout performance in the 2021 season, where despite initial setbacks, Gill emerged as a key player, guiding KKR to the finals with his stellar batting displays.
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His move to Gujarat Titans in 2022 proved fruitful, as he played a pivotal role in their title-winning campaign, culminating in him being awarded the ‘Player of the Tournament’ and ‘Orange Cap’ for his prolific run-scoring abilities. In the ongoing season, Gill continues to shine, amassing 298 runs in just eight matches at an impressive average of 42.57 and a strike rate of 146.80, reaffirming his status as one of the IPL’s brightest stars.
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Title: Rise of Shubman Gill: From U19 World Cup star to IPL sensation
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Published Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:28:01 +0000
