Key Highlights:
Shubman Gill Hero Performance: Captain’s Composed 90 Leads GT to Top of IPL 2025 Table
Shubman Gill once again proved why he is among the finest T20 batters in the country, delivering a match-winning knock in Gujarat Titans’ commanding 39-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 39 of IPL 2025. His 90 off 55 balls at the top of the order earned him the Player of the Match award and powered GT to the No. 1 spot in the points table.
Innings Breakdown – 90 Off 55, Full of Timing and Control
| Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 55 | 10 | 3 | 163.63 |
- Reached his fifty in 34 balls
- Played the anchor’s role to perfection
- Showcased elegant strokeplay all around the ground
- Formed a 114-run opening stand with Sai Sudharsan
Impact on Match
Gill’s innings was not just about personal milestones. His shot selection, ability to rotate strike, and surge in the final overs gave Gujarat Titans the momentum needed to post 198/3, which proved too steep for KKR to chase.
- Powerplay: 28 (off 6.1 overs)
- Middle Overs: Controlled tempo vs Narine, Chakravarthy
- Death Overs: Launched attack with Buttler, pushing the run rate past 9.9
Gill’s IPL 2025 So Far
| Matches | Runs | Avg | SR | 50s | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 386 | 55.14 | 144.6 | 4 | 90 |
He is now third in the Orange Cap race, just behind Sai Sudharsan and Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Captain’s Composure
Speaking after the match, Gill said:
“We knew 190+ would be a strong total here. I just wanted to bat as long as possible and accelerate later. Happy to contribute, but more importantly, happy with how the team is executing under pressure.”
What Made Gill’s Knock Special
- ✅ Adaptability: Took time early, capitalised late
- ✅ Spin Mastery: Neutralised Chakravarthy, attacked Moeen
- ✅ Leadership by Example: Anchored and accelerated with fluency
- ✅ Match Context: Stepped up in a crucial away game with playoff pressure building
Expert Verdict
🗣️ Harsha Bhogle on broadcast:
“Shubman Gill is in rare form. This wasn’t brute power — this was brainpower and timing. A captain’s innings if there ever was one.”
Disclaimer: Player stats and performance reflect Match 39 of IPL 2025 played on April 21. Points and rankings are accurate at time of publishing.
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