Delhi: In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Gujarat Titans (GT) had to face defeat by 29 runs in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), but team captain Shubman Gill achieved a big feat with his brilliant batting. The right-handed opener has made a place in a special club in IPL history by playing a half-century in this match.
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Great comeback after a bad start to the season
In the initial matches of IPL 2026, Shubman Gill’s bat was not able to score much runs, but after a few matches he made a strong comeback. Since then, Gill has been continuously playing excellent innings and has emerged as the strongest link in the batting of Gujarat Titans. In the current season, he has scored 552 runs so far and has reached second place in the Orange Cap race.
Shubman Gill reached parity with Sachin and Virat
Shubhman Gill has now joined the list of select players who have scored 500 or more runs in two consecutive seasons as captain in IPL. Earlier this achievement was recorded in the names of only a few captains. In this matter, Gill has equaled Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, who had scored more than 500 runs while being captain in two consecutive IPL seasons.
David Warner and KL Rahul are at the forefront
In IPL history, the record of scoring 500 plus runs in most consecutive seasons as captain is held by David Warner and KL Rahul. David Warner had achieved this feat in three consecutive seasons in the years 2015, 2016 and 2017. At the same time, KL Rahul had scored more than 500 runs in three consecutive IPL seasons from 2020 to 2022.
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Captain who scored 500 plus runs in consecutive seasons
David Warner – 3 times (2015, 2016, 2017)
KL Rahul — 3 times (2020, 2021, 2022)
Sachin Tendulkar – 2 times (2010, 2011)
Virat Kohli – 2 times (2015, 2016)
Shubhman Gill – 2 times (2025, 2026)
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