Shubman Gill becomes second-fastest Indian to 4,000 IPL runs: Stats
What's the story
Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has gone past 4,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The star opener achieved this remarkable milestone with his 25th run against Lucknow Super Giants at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium on Sunday. Having taken just 118 innings, Gill is also the second-fastest Indian to reach 4,000 IPL runs. Here we decode his stellar stats in the league.
Information
Gill shines with a solid half-century against LSG
Gill (56) shone for GT with a solid half-century against LSG. He added 45 runs for the 1st wicket alongside Sai Sudharsan. Thereafter, an 84-run stand with Jos Buttler helped GT lay a foundation for victory. GT won by 7 wickets while chasing 165.
Elite list
Gill only behind Rahul
While Gill took 118 innings of 121 games to complete 4,000 IPL runs, only KL Rahul (105 innings) has reached the milestone faster among Indian batters, as per ESPNcricinfo. Rahul also happens to be the fastest player to reach the landmark. Chris Gayle (112 innings), David Warner (114), and Buttler (116) are the other batters to complete 4,000 runs faster than Gill.
Career
A look at his IPL journey
Gill averages 39.91 and his strike rate is 139.04. He has raced to 4,031 IPL runs. He has four tons and 28 fifties to his name. Gill started his IPL journey with the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2018. He went on to serve the franchise for four seasons, scoring 1,417 runs from 58 matches at 31.48. Gill also owns over 2,500 runs for GT.
Numbers
His performance in IPL 2026 and overall T20 stats
From three matches in the IPL 2026 season, Gill owns a tally of 165 runs at an average of 55. He has hit two fifties with his strike rate being 147.32. Overall in T20s, Gill now owns 5,577 runs from 178 matches (175 innings). He averages 37.18 and his strike rate is 139.04. Gill has hammered 34 fifties and six tons.