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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Amid the Virat Kohli–Shubman Gill spotlight and Dharamsala’s batting-friendly conditions, IPL Qualifier 1 could be decided not by the big hitters but by the bowlers. With both Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru boasting disciplined and in-form attacks featuring Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada and Rashid Khan, the battle for early breakthroughs and composure in key overs may determine who books a direct ticket to the final.

Gujarat Titans suffered a crushing defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1, failing to chase a record 254/5. Skipper Shubman Gill admitted the team's fielding and bowling were below par, leading to a heavy loss. GT now heads to Qualifier 2 after RCB secured a direct final spot.

Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a playoff spot with a win over Chennai Super Kings, propelled by Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen. Klaasen's 47 off 26 balls propelled him to the top of the IPL 2026 Orange Cap standings with 555 runs. The race remains tight, with just 22 runs separating the top five batters.

Rishabh Pant has been replaced as Test vice-captain by KL Rahul and dropped from the ODI squad. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja are rested for workload management and a knee niggle respectively. Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya await fitness clearance for the ODI series. New faces Gurnoor Brar and Manav Suthar earn Test call-ups.

Kagiso Rabada has set a new IPL record for the most wickets in the Powerplay in a single season, surpassing Mohammed Shami's previous record. This achievement came during Gujarat Titans' Qualifier 1 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The winner of this high-stakes encounter will advance directly to the IPL final.