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Shubman Gill etched his name in T20 history by completing 5000 runs during GT's emphatic win over Delhi Capitals. His unbeaten 93 off 53 balls featured explosive hitting with 7 sixes. The victory propelled GT to the top of the table, securing their playoff berth. Gill reflected on balancing batting and captaincy while celebrating this career milestone.

Key Points: Shubman Gill Hits 5000 T20 Runs as GT Thrash Delhi Capitals

  • Gill joins elite 5000-run T20 club in 154 innings
  • His 93* powers GT to 10-wicket victory
  • GT secures playoff spot with 18 points
  • Record 205-run stand with Sai Sudarshan
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GT skipper Shubman Gill completes 5000 T20 runs during IPL 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals

GT skipper Shubman Gill smashes unbeaten 93, crosses 5000 T20 runs milestone in dominant 10-wicket win over Delhi Capitals.

"Feels amazing... I want to play as a batsman, not as a captain. – Shubman Gill"

New Delhi, May 19

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill completed 5000 T20 runs in his cricketing career on Sunday during the 60th encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the national capital.

Shubman Gill smashed an unbeaten 93 runs off 53 balls at a staggering strike rate of 175.47 with the help of three boundaries and seven maximums in his innings.

With this knock, the right-hand batter completed 5000 T20 runs and became the sixth highest (154) to achieve this landmark in cricketing history. The other five to achieve this milestone are Chris Gayle (132), KL Rahul (143), Shaun Marsh (144), Devon Conway (144), and Babar Azam (145).

A dominant 205-run partnership between captain Shubman Gill and opener Sai Sudarshan powered Gujarat Titans to rattle the Delhi Capitals bowling unit and register a thumping 10-wicket victory.

With this win, the Gujarat-based franchise moved top of the table and qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs. They have 18 points from their 12 games. On the other hand, the Axar Patel-led side remained at the fifth spot in the IPL 2025 points table with 13 points in 12 games.

Speaking on his side's triumph at the post-match press conference, the 25-year-old player said, "Feels great to be able to get that Q on the board. Still, two important games for us, getting the momentum into the playoffs, will be very important. Feels amazing, I have talked about this a couple of times, when I'm batting, I want to play and think as a batsman, not as a captain. Last year was a learning for me as I was captain for the 1st time, and the back end last season I learnt that."

- ANI

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Rahul K.
What an innings by Prince Gill! 👑 That 93* was pure class - timing, placement, everything. At just 25, he's breaking records left and right. Future India captain material for sure! #GTvsDC
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Priya M.
So proud to see young Indian talent shining! But I wish BCCI would give him more rest between tournaments. Last year he looked exhausted during WC after non-stop cricket. Player health should come first.
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Arjun S.
That partnership with Sudarshan was 🔥! But let's not forget DC's pathetic bowling - no variations, just feeding his strengths. Still, Gill's ability to capitalize was brilliant. GT looking strong for the trophy!
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Sneha R.
Punjab da puttar making us proud! 🎉 His technique is so solid - reminds me of young Sachin. Hope he maintains this form for WTC finals next month. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Vikram J.
Fastest to 5000 runs among Indians in T20s! But why is nobody talking about his captaincy growth? Last year he was shaky, now leading from front. That's the real achievement here.
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Neha P.
Seven sixes in the innings! 😍 But as a DC fan, this was painful to watch. Our bowlers had no answers. Anyway, well played Gill - hope you save some runs for Team India matches too!

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