Shubman Gill Turns 25: Top 10 Knocks of the Young Indian Batter!

One of the Indian cricket team’s promising talents, Shubman Gill celebrates his 25th birthday today, September 8. Gill has already made a name for himself as a dependable option in the batting order. Gill has already smashed 11 centuries in international cricket. He has been a regular starter for India in white-ball cricket, producing stellar numbers regularly.

He has also enjoyed some memorable campaigns in the Indian Premier League (IPL), representing franchises like the Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders. As Gill celebrates his 25th birthday, we take a look at the Punjab-born batter’s top 10 performances.

Shubman Gill’s Top 10 Knocks

1. 208 vs New Zealand, 2023Shubman Gill was at the peak of his form when he faced New Zealand in Hyderabad last year. He sealed a century facing 87 balls before completing a double hundred in the ODI series opener, played in January last year.
2. 128 vs Australia, 2023After being drafted into the Indian Test team as a replacement for KL Rahul ahead of this fixture, it did not take long for Shubman Gill to make his mark in the longest format. Exhibiting a perfect blend of aggression and patience, Gill produced a fine knock of 128 off 235 balls in Ahmedabad.
3. 126 not vs New Zealand, 2023With several questions looming around Shubman Gill’s role in the T20I cricket, the young batter silenced the critics against New Zealand. In the third game of the series, Gill smashed a lightning-fast 63-ball 126. India won that match by 168 runs.
4. 91 vs Australia, 2021Shubman Gill was a force to be reckoned with in the final Test of India’s bilateral tour against Australia in 2021. India required a victory for a historic triumph in Brisbane. This led Gill to lay down the foundation for the chase with a counterattacking innings. He scored 91 off 146 balls while smashing eight boundaries and two sixes.
5. 130 vs Zimbabwe, 2022Shubman Gill scored his maiden international century against Zimbabwe two years ago. He showcased his excellence after replacing skipper KL Rahul who departed in the 15th over. Gill racked up 130 runs off 97 deliveries, adding 15 boundaries and one six in the third ODI against Zimbabwe.
6. 110 vs Bangladesh, 2022Shubman Gill scored his maiden Test ton against Bangladesh in December 2022. Playing in Chattogram, the young batter struck 10 boundaries and three maximums to seal 110 runs.
7. 116 vs Sri Lanka, 2023Shubman Gill was unstoppable in the third ODI of Sri Lanka’s tour of India last year. Racking up an impressive 116, Gill led India to a 390-run total. It was one of the first glimpses of Gill’s aggression as he hit 14 boundaries and two sixes.
8. 104-unbeaten vs Chennai Super Kings, 2024Leading the Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill came out firing all cylinders against a Ruturaj Gaikawad-led Chennai Super Kings earlier this year. He stitched a formidable partnership with Sai Sudharshan to help Gujarat put up 231 on the scoreboard. Gill added 104 runs facing 55 balls, hitting nine boundaries and six maximums.
9. 129 vs Mumbai Indians, 2023Competing in the second qualifier of IPL 2023, Shubman Gill stepped up for the Gujarat Titans. He smashed 129 runs against five-time winners Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad, leading the side to their second successive final.
10. 96 vs Punjab Kings, 2022In the IPL 2022, Shubman Gill had come up with a terrific knock of a 59-ball 96 against the Punjab Kings. His 11 boundaries and one six enabled Gujarat Titans to win the match by a margin of six wickets.