Shubman Gill Breaks Virat Kohli's IPL Record in Gujarat Titans' Victory
IPL 2026: Shubman Gill scripts history, breaks Virat Kohli's record to become ...
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Shubman Gill led the Gujarat Titans to a seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, scoring 56 runs. With this performance, Gill became the youngest player in IPL history to reach 4,000 runs, surpassing Virat Kohli's previous record. The Titans now sit fifth in the points table.
- 01Shubman Gill scored 56 runs, leading Gujarat Titans to victory.
- 02Gill became the youngest player to reach 4,000 IPL runs at 26 years and 216 days.
- 03He surpassed Virat Kohli's record, who achieved the milestone at 27 years and 195 days.
- 04Jos Buttler contributed significantly with a quick 60 runs off 27 balls.
- 05Gujarat Titans now have two wins and two losses from four matches.
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In a strong performance, Shubman Gill scored 56 runs off 40 balls as the Gujarat Titans defeated the Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in New Delhi. Chasing a target of 165 runs, Gill's innings, along with Jos Buttler's explosive 60 runs off just 27 balls, ensured a comfortable victory. This match marked a significant milestone for Gill, who became the youngest player in IPL history to reach 4,000 runs at the age of 26 years and 216 days, breaking Virat Kohli's previous record set in 2016. Gill now has a total of 4,031 runs in 118 IPL innings, with an average of 39.91, including 28 half-centuries and four hundreds. The Titans improved their standing to fifth in the points table with two wins and two losses, while the Super Giants fell to sixth. The Titans will next face the Kolkata Knight Riders on April 17, while the Super Giants will play against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 15.
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This victory boosts the Gujarat Titans' morale and standings in the IPL, potentially increasing fan engagement and support.
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