CSK vs GT: Shubman Gill Shatters Records Of Virat Kohli, Jos Buttler, Ruturaj Gaikwad After Sensational IPL 2023 Season

Gujarat Titans (GT) batter Shubman Gill continued his purple patch in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 as he played another decent knock in the ongoing final against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Narendra Modi International Stadium.

Shubman Gill yet again oozed his class and played some blistering strokes and yet again gave his team a great start in an all-important clash. The batter looked all set for another big knock as he looked in great touch but unfortunately was stumped out.

Shubman Gill smashed 39 runs in 25 balls with the help of 7 fours. He batted with a strike rate of 195 and also stitched 67 runs opening partnership with Wriddhiman Saha (54).

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With his knock, it’s fair to say that he has bagged an orange cap. His innings provided GT with great momentum as they are looking set for a great finish.

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CSK vs GT: Shubman Gill Breaks Ample of Records in the IPL

After his 39-run knock, Gill broke a great number of records. He clearly lived up to the title of Prince of Indian Cricket as he came close to Virat Kohli in almost every record and even broke one of his records. Here are some of the records broken by Gill.

Most runs in an IPL season:

973 – Virat Kohli (RCB, 2016)
890 – Shubman Gill (GT, 2023)
863 – Jos Buttler (RR, 2022)
848 – David Warner (SRH, 2016)
735 – Kane Williamson (SRH, 2018)

In terms of most runs in a season, Gill now holds the record of scoring the second most runs in the season. He ended the season with 890 runs to his name and only has Virat Kohli ahead of him.

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Highest boundary count in an IPL season:

128 – Jos Buttler (RR, 2022)
122 – Virat Kohli (RCB, 2016)
119 – David Warner (SRH, 2016)
118 – Shubman Gill (GT, 2023)

Gill also entered the list of highest boundary counts in an IPL season. He hit 118 boundaries this season, joining the likes of David Warner, Virat Kohli, and Jos Buttler.

Youngest Orange cap winner in the IPL:

Shubman Gill (GT) – 23y & 263d (2023) – 890*
Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) – 24y & 258d (2021) – 635
Shaun Marsh (KXIP) – 24y & 328d

Gill also broke the record of the youngest orange cap winner in the IPL. He surpassed Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shaun Marsh to achieve the feat.

Most runs against spin in an IPL season:

Shubman Gill – 378 (2023).
Virat Kohli – 364 (2016).
David Warner – 344 (2019).
David Warner – 332 (2017).
David Warner – 318 (2016).

Gill with his staggering season in IPL 2023 also etched his name in the record books for most runs against spin in an IPL season. He scored 378 runs against slow bowlers this season.

Most runs at a single venue in an IPL season

597 – Virat Kohli (Bengaluru, RCB, 2016)
572 – Shubman Gill (Ahmedabad, GT, 2023)
532 – Chris Gayle (Bengaluru, RCB, 2013)
433 – David Warner (Hyderabad, SRH, 2019)

Gill also joined the likes of Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, and David Warner for most runs at a single venue in an IPL. He scored 572 runs at Narendra Modi International Stadium in Ahmedabad this season.

CSK vs GT: Shubman Gill Breaks Ample of Records in the IPL

Ankitjit SinghContent Writer