Shubman Gill

Dropped from India’s 2026 T20 World Cup squad, Shubman Gill returned to his home in Mohali determined to reinvent his T20 game. Through relentless training, minute adjustments and hours with a middler bat, Gill developed greater range, control and power, laying the foundation for his most complete and commanding IPL season yet.

Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill etched their names in IPL history with remarkable performances against Chennai Super Kings. Both batters surpassed 600 runs for the second consecutive season, a feat achieved by only a select few. Their dominant opening partnership also saw them climb various T20 and IPL record lists.

Qualifier 2 between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals features a clash of match-winners for a spot in the IPL 2026 final. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive form for RR and Jofra Archer's potent bowling pose significant threats. GT's hopes rest on Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, while Kagiso Rabada aims to counter RR's openers.

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan continued their dominant IPL 2026 form with a 125-run opening stand against CSK. This marks their second consecutive season with both batters crossing 600 runs, a unique feat in IPL history. Sudharsan also achieved his fifth consecutive 50-plus score.

Gujarat Titans face Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 for a place in the final against RCB. RR enter with momentum after eliminating SRH, powered by teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. GT will rely on Shubman Gill, Rashid Khan and their pace attack in what is expected to be another high-scoring clash in New Chandigarh.

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan achieved their 10th century partnership in T20s, equalling a record held by legendary pairs. They reached this milestone in just 46 innings, significantly faster than others. The Gujarat Titans duo also set an IPL record with their seventh opening century stand.

Confusion reigned at the toss for the Rajasthan Royals vs. Gujarat Titans match, necessitating a re-flip. Rajasthan captain Riyan Parag's initial call was deemed unclear, leading to a second toss which he again won, opting to bat. Gujarat's Shubman Gill also admitted a preference for batting first on the used pitch, anticipating it would slow down.

Ravichandran Ashwin highlights the intense competition for India's T20I squad, praising Shubman Gill's IPL form but acknowledging emerging talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Priyansh Arya. He notes the difficulty selectors face with a deep talent pool, including established players like Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, making selection a significant challenge.

As IPL 2026 playoffs loom, Suresh Raina leads all-time playoff run charts with 714 runs. MS Dhoni and Shubman Gill follow closely. Dwayne Bravo tops wicket-takers with 28 scalps. Shubman Gill also holds the record for the highest individual playoff score. These records highlight playoff legends ahead of crucial matches.

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan created T20 history during Gujarat Titans’ IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 clash against Rajasthan Royals by becoming the first men’s pair to register 11 century partnerships. The duo achieved the feat in just 48 innings, surpassing legendary combinations like Chris Gayle-Virat Kohli and Babar Azam-Mohammad Rizwan while chasing 215 in Mullanpur.

Sai Sudharsan achieved a remarkable feat in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2, joining Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle by scoring 700+ runs for the second consecutive season. He also equaled David Warner's nine 50-plus scores in a single IPL edition. Sudharsan and Shubman Gill's monumental opening stand set new IPL playoff partnership records.

Gujarat Titans openers Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill have surged to the top two spots in the IPL 2026 Orange Cap standings after impressive performances against Chennai Super Kings. Sudharsan reclaimed the lead with 638 runs, while Gill sits second with 616 runs, highlighting their crucial role in GT's strong league stage finish.

Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath picked his IPL 2026 league-stage best XII, leaving out Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. He chose Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Shubman Gill as openers, with Sai Sudharsan, Heinrich Klaasen, and Rajat Patidar in the batting lineup. His bowling-heavy squad included Krunal Pandya, Sunil Narine, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jofra Archer, and Kagiso Rabada.

The IPL playoffs commence with a high-octane Qualifier 1 between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans. Key players like Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill are set to dazzle. All-rounders Krunal Pandya and Jason Holder, alongside potent bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rashid Khan, will be crucial for their teams' success in this crucial encounter.

India have announced squads for the Afghanistan one-off Test and ODI series, with Ravindra Jadeja rested from the series. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli feature in the ODI squad, though Rohit and Hardik Pandya’s participation remains subject to fitness clearance. Shubman Gill will lead India in both formats, while Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey and Prince Yadav are among the notable inclusions.

Sai Sudharsan has taken the lead in the IPL 2026 run-scorers list with his half-century against KKR, now holding 553 runs. Teammate Shubman Gill also climbed to second place with 552 runs, pushing Heinrich Klaasen to fifth. The Orange Cap race remains tight with the top five batters closely positioned.