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Shubman Gill & Virat Kohli (Source: Twitter)
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Shubman Gill & Virat Kohli (Source: Twitter)Shubman Gill's maiden India Premier League (IPL) century and Mohammed Shami's stunning performance with the ball helped Gujarat Titans (GT) become the first side to qualify for the playoffs with a 34-run win on Monday, May 16. The 23-year-old has been trapped in the 90s twice before, but this time he crossed the triple figure against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The GT opener treated the home fans to some classical shots en route to his milestone and became the first player to hit a century for the defending champions. After losing his opening partner for a duck, Gill and Sai Sudarshan stitched a brilliant 147-run partnership for the second wicket, during which the former also completed a 23-ball half-century.
Apart from the duo, none of the other batters could find any resistance at the crease, but Gill's 101 off 58 balls, including 1 six and 13 fours, helped the team reach a competitive score of 188-9 in the first innings. After his spectacular knock, Virat Kohli posted an Instagram story praising the youngster. "There's potential and there's Gill. Go on and lead the next generation. God bless you," Kohli wrote on his Instagram story.
Virat Kohli's Instagram story for Shubman Gill. pic.twitter.com/2HGr093NCx
โ Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 16, 2023
Gill's words after the GT vs LSG game have resurfaced
Having scored a century in all formats of the game, Gill has been on a roll in 2023. The right-hander has scored three ODI centuries so far this year, including a double century against New Zealand. He has hundreds each in Tests and T20Is, both coming at the same Motera stadium where he scored his maiden IPL century.
Gill missed out on a century a few days back when he was unbeaten on 94 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Fans now remember his words after missing out on a well-deserved hundred. "It was in my mind but I missed out on the bouncer I hit for a single. No worries though, there are 5-6 games left and hopefully I'll get my hundred in one of them," said Gill in the post-match presentation of GT vs LSG match.
Here's how fans reacted to Virat Kohli's Instagram story:
Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Future is bright. ๐
โ Maddy (@EvilRashford) May 16, 2023
Shubman gill is all format player pure class .. good to see the way he anchor his innings
โ Nitin jain(Sachinsuperfan) (@NitinSachinist) May 16, 2023
Run Machine ร Run Machine 2.0 โค๏ธ
โ ๐ฏ๐บ๐๐๐บ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐บ๐โค๏ธ (@impkdurg26) May 16, 2023
GOAT ๐ OF WORLD CRICKET ร FUTURE UPCOMING GOAT OF WORLD CRICKET
Shubham Gill could be the next generation's Virat or Sachin. India need another star who can entertain Indian fans for a decade and carry on legacy. Proud on Gill โค๏ธ
โ Sanchit Bisht (@sanchitbisht08) May 16, 2023
Always there to support who give life to cricket๐คโค๏ธ๐คด๐ฆ
โ โ๏ธเคเคถเคตเคเคฅ เคตเคฟเคเคฏ เคเฅเคฎเคพเคฐโ๏ธ (@yoursjashwanth) May 16, 2023
King passes the baton to prince โค๏ธโค๏ธโ๐ฅ
โ Hari Ganesh (๐ท๐) (@crazycskhari) May 16, 2023
Duck na aajaye next game me๐ฅฒ๐ฅฒ
โ Vitamin_P (@Param6121) May 16, 2023
Next match duck loading for gill.๐ญ๐ญpic.twitter.com/JrLWdyUPZr
โ Mufaddal Vohra (@Muffadal_Voohra) May 16, 2023
Approved by goat ๐
โ Nikunj Tadhani (@NikunjTadhani) May 16, 2023
Shubman Gill said, "when I was 12-13, I followed Virat Kohli the most, he has been my idol. I learnt a lot from Virat bhai. His passion and commitment motivates me".
โ CMA Monesh (@Cmamonesh) May 16, 2023
Gill really impressed his Idol Virat Kohli โฃ๏ธ๐
Naya trend shuru hua hai lagta hai ๐
โ N I K H I L (@nikhilkalavale) May 16, 2023