Shubman Gill’s Birthday: Celebrating the Top Achievements of the Rising Star of Indian Cricket
Shubman Gill, a young cricketer from Punjab, came into the spotlight in 2018. He made his first appearance in the ICC U-19 World Cup, where he scored 372 runs at an average of 124.0 and was named Player of the Tournament. Gill was then picked for the Indian Premier League (IPL), after which he went on to play for the Indian Team.
This year, Shubman Gill has turned 25 and has etched his name in Indian cricket by consistently setting new records and delivering top performances.
Half Century in First-Class Debut Against Bengal
Shubman Gill made his First-Class debut on November 17, 2017, for Punjab against Bengal. He played an impressive knock of 63 in the first innings, which undoubtedly left a mark.
Player of the Tournament, ICC U-19 World Cup
Shubman Gill made an appearance in the U-19 World Cup in 2018. He scored a stunning 372 runs in just 5 innings, with an average of 124. He also scored a remarkable century against Pakistan in the semi-finals.
Youngest Captain to Lead a Team in Deodhar Trophy Finals
At just 20 years of age, Shubman Gill captained India C against India B in the 2019-2020 season of the Deodhar Trophy. Although India B won the match, Gill’s remarkable performance assured that India had a cricketing star in the making.
Test Debut Against Australia
Shubman Gill could not have asked for a more iconic venue than the MCG for his Test debut. Facing an Australian team, Gill displayed a picture of calmness and technical solidity. He scored 45 in the first innings and 35 in the second, which was exactly what India needed to turn around from an innings defeat at the Adelaide Oval to an unforgettable win at the MCG.
However, it was at the Gabba where Gill truly made his mark on international cricket. Chasing a target of over 320 to win the series, Gill played a daring knock of 91. His fearless attack against Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, and Pat Cummins not only constituted the highest score in the match for India but also set the stage for one of the greatest series wins.
126* off 63 Deliveries in India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I
Shubman Gill made his T20I debut against Sri Lanka in January 2023, but his most impressive knock came in the India vs New Zealand three-match T20I series.
In the 3rd T20I, he, along with Rahul Tripathi, helped India achieve their highest-ever total of 234. Gill played a sensational innings, scoring 126 runs off 63 deliveries.
Highest Individual Score for India in T20Is
During New Zealand’s tour of India, which included a three-match T20I and ODI series at the beginning of Shubman Gill’s T20I career, his brilliant form from the ODIs—where he scored 208 runs—carried over into the T20Is.
In the 3rd T20I, Gill played an unbeaten 126, setting a new record for the highest individual score by an Indian in T20Is, surpassing Virat Kohli’s previous record of 122 against Afghanistan in 2022. This remarkable performance solidified his reputation as a rising star in international cricket.
Youngest Batter to Score a Double Century in ODIs
Shubman Gill achieved a significant milestone against New Zealand in January 2023, becoming the fifth Indian cricketer to score a double century in ODIs, alongside Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma, and Ishan Kishan.
At just 23 years and 132 days old, he is the youngest player to accomplish this feat, further cementing his status as one of the most promising talents in global cricket.
Fastest Indian Player to Reach 1000 Runs in ODIs
Shubman Gill achieved the milestone of reaching 1000 runs in just 19 innings, placing him at joint second place alongside Pakistan’s Imam-Ul-Haq for the fastest to reach this milestone.
Fastest Player to Reach 2000 Runs in ODIs
Shubman Gill became the fastest player to reach 2000 runs in just 19 innings. He achieved this milestone during the 2023 ODI World Cup match against New Zealand, breaking the previous record held by South Africa’s Hashim Amla, who reached 2000 runs in 40 innings.
Youngest Batter with a Century in All Formats
At just 23 years and 146 days old, Shubman Gill accomplished the remarkable feat of scoring a century in all formats of cricket. This achievement places him among the elite list of Indian cricketers who have secured centuries across all formats.
Youngest Player to Win the Orange Cap in IPL
The year 2023 was a standout chapter in Shubman Gill’s career. Along with his impressive performances in international cricket, Gill had a dream IPL season, securing the Orange Cap in a breakthrough tournament.
He scored 890 runs, making him the second-highest run-scorer in a single IPL season, behind Virat Kohli’s record of 973 runs in 2016. At just 23 years old, Gill became the youngest player to win the Orange Cap.
Additionally, Gill became the youngest player to play 100 matches in the IPL, reaching this milestone on April 24, 2024.
