Shubman Gill : In an IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants, GT delivered a commanding performance to register a 7-wicket victory. The bowlers first restricted LSG to a modest total of 164 runs, setting up a manageable chase.
Chasing the target, the Gujarat batting unit looked in full control as captain Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler played match-winning knocks. Their solid partnership guided the team to the target in just 18.4 overs.
Historic Milestone for Shubman Gill
The highlight of the match was Shubman Gill’s achievement, as he crossed the 4000-run mark in IPL history. With this feat, he became the fifth-fastest batter to reach the milestone, achieving it in 118 innings.
Gill’s consistency and aggressive yet controlled batting have now placed him among the elite performers in IPL history.
Fastest Players to 4000 IPL Runs
The list of quickest players to reach 4000 IPL runs features several modern-day greats:
- 105 innings – KL Rahul
- 112 innings – Chris Gayle
- 114 innings – David Warner
- 116 innings – Jos Buttler
- 118 innings – Shubman Gill
- 121 innings – Faf du Plessis
Gill’s entry into this elite list highlights his rapid rise in T20 cricket.
Legends Left Behind in the Race
With this milestone, Gill has also moved ahead of several legendary IPL names such as Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Suresh Raina, further strengthening his reputation as one of the most consistent modern IPL batters.