Shubman Gill is exhibiting exceptional form in this year's IPL, his batting prowess establishing him as a key player. Gill's outstanding performance has propelled his team to the top of the points table.
Sports News: Young batsman Shubman Gill has achieved another significant milestone in IPL 2024. He has surpassed 500 runs as captain this season. This remarkable feat places him second on the list of youngest IPL captains to score 500 runs, trailing only Virat Kohli. Gill's impressive form suggests he's poised to break even more records in the future.
Virat Kohli's Record and Shubman Gill's Strong Challenge
The record for most runs scored by a captain in IPL history still belongs to Virat Kohli. In 2013, Kohli, captaining RCB, amassed 634 runs at the age of 24 years and 186 days – a remarkable achievement. Shubman Gill has now surpassed 500 runs as captain, achieving this milestone at 25 years and 240 days. This makes him the second youngest player after Virat Kohli to reach this landmark.
Interestingly, Gill is also eyeing the highest run-scorer title in this IPL season. His consistent batting performance puts him in contention for the Orange Cap. While he faces stiff competition from prominent players like Suryakumar Yadav, Sai Sudharsan, and Virat Kohli, Gill's current form makes a top finish a realistic possibility.
Shubman Gill Overtakes Shreyas Iyer to Claim Second Position
Reaching his 500th run this year, Shubman Gill surpassed Shreyas Iyer. In 2020, Iyer, captaining Delhi Capitals, scored 519 runs at the age of 25 years and 341 days. Gill now occupies second place on this list, surpassing Iyer's achievement. This marks another significant entry in IPL history for Gill.
When discussing the most runs scored by an IPL captain, Virat Kohli's name invariably comes up first. Besides 2013, Kohli also scored 500 runs as captain in 2015 at the age of 26 years and 199 days, securing the first and fourth positions in IPL history.
Meanwhile, Shubman Gill holds the third position and is well-positioned to potentially claim the top spot for most runs scored in the IPL soon.
