Shubman Gill - The Future Batting Star

Shubman Gill - The Future Batting Star Punjab-born batter Shubman Gill is still new to the international scene but has got what it takes to make it big at the world stage. Batting at number 3, Gill scored a total of 372 runs at an average of 124 as India won the Under-19 World Cup in 2018. He was adjudged the Player of Tournament for his contributions. Gill’s promotion to the senior team was less than a year later against New Zealand in January 2019.

His Test debut, in Australia, was also a special occasion to mark. The India team had been thrashed in the first Test in Adelaide. Gill made his debut in the second one. It was a memorable series for the youngster as his contributions led the way to an injury-hit team winning the 4-match series 2-1. Gill Joined the Kolkata team back in 2018 but now plays for the Gujarat Team in the Indian T20 League .

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Shubman Gill’s Personal Details

- Name
- :
- Shubman Gill
- Age
- :
- 23 years
- Birthplace
- :
- Punjab, India
- Height
- :
- 5′10″
- Batting Style
- :
- Right-handed batter
- Playing Role
- :
- Top-order batter
- Current Team
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- India Cricket Team, Gujarat team
- Jersey Number
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- 77

Shubman Gill’s Current Ranking

T20 34
ODI 5
Test 51

Shubman Gill Stats

- Format
- M
- Runs
- HS
- Avg
- SR
- 100
- 200
- 50
- Test
- 17
- 927
- 128 vs AUS
- 31.97
- 58.34
- 2
- 0
- 4
- ODI
- 24
- 1311
- 208 vs NZ
- 65.55
- 107.11
- 4
- 1
- 5
- T20l
- 6
- 202
- 126 vs NZ
- 40.4
- 165.57
- 1
- 0
- 0

Shubman Gill – Key Skills and Strengths

Shubman Gill has a knack for timing the ball. Hardly any of his shots come off the edge of the bat. The ball makes a sweet sound when it comes off Shubman Gill’s bat and he can also be explosive when needed.

Gill has a knack for stepping back on his crease and allowing the ball to come on to the bat. This allows him to negotiate short pitch deliveries on bouncy pitches. However, it also comes as a disadvantage for pitches that do not offer bounce. Besides his skills with the bat, Gill is also an exceptional fielder. He has been used in the slips and short leg position fruitfully in Test matches.

Shubman Gill’s Awards and Achievements

Shubman Gill has years left in his career to win more awards and write his name among the greatest of the great of the games. He is one of the few batters to score a century in every international format including an ODI double century.

Here are some of Gill’s biggest achievements:

Gill was adjudged the Player of the Tournament as India won the Under-19 World Cup in 2018.
Gill holds the record for youngest player to score a double century in One Day International cricket.
Gill holds the record of the highest T20I individual score (126) by an Indian player.

Shubman Gill’s Indian T20 League Journey

Shubham Gill’s exploits in the Under-19 World Cup brought him under the spotlight, with the Kolkata team buying him in 2018. Gill was released in 2021 and later joined the Gujarat Team in 2022. He usually opens the innings and is entrusted with the task of building the innings.

Here are some of Shubman Gill’s biggest achievements in the Indian T20 League:

Gill won the Emerging Player of the Year award in 2019 after scoring 296 runs at an average of 32.88.
Gill was part of the Gujarat team winning the Indian T20 League 2022.
Gill won the 2023 Orange Cap, scoring 890 runs (including three centuries), the second highest total in the league’s history after Virat Kohli (973) in 2016.
Gill scored 129 in the 2023 Playoffs Qualifier 2, the highest individual score in the league playoffs history.

- Format
- M
- Runs
- HS
- Avg
- SR
- 100
- 50
- Indian T20 League
- 91
- 2790
- 129 vs MI
- 32.74
- 134.07
- 3
- 18

Shubman Gill: FAQs

Who are Shubman Gill’s idols?

Gill idolizes batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, whom he watched playing while growing up, and current India skipper Virat Kohli.

When did Shubman Gill start playing cricket?

Gill started playing cricket at the age of just 3. It was his parents, who helped him realize his dream. His father’s agricultural land workers used to bowl to him on the field.

What is the unique record of Shubman Gill?

Gill is the only player to average more than 100 in the youth format. He has 1,149 runs under his belt in the format at an average of 104.45.

What superstition does Shubman Gill have?

Gill carries a red handkerchief whenever he goes out to bat because he believes that it brings him good luck and helps him score runs.

Who is Shubman Gill’s favorite footballer?

Shubman Gill named Brazil star Neymar as his favorite footballer.

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