Shubman Gill Achieves Historic Milestone in IPL
Shubman Gill's Remarkable Performance
On April 12, Shubman Gill made headlines during the Gujarat Titans' match against the Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The 26-year-old played a crucial role in guiding his team to victory while chasing a target of 165 runs, scoring 56 runs off 40 balls. This performance marked his second half-century of the season, achieved within just 34 days. Prior to this, he had scored 70 runs in 45 balls against Delhi Capitals and started the tournament with a score of 39 against Punjab Kings, missing only one home game against Rajasthan Royals due to injury.
Shubman Gill Sets New Record
In a remarkable achievement, Gill surpassed a decade-old record held by Virat Kohli, becoming the youngest player to reach 4000 runs in IPL history at the age of 26. He is now the 14th player overall to achieve this milestone, joining an elite group that includes Kohli, Sanju Samson, and Suresh Raina, all of whom reached this landmark before turning 30. Notably, Kohli and Raina were the first to achieve this feat on consecutive days during the 2016 season.
Youngest Players to Reach 4000 IPL Runs
| Player | Age | Year |
| Shubman Gill | 26 years, 216 days | 2026 |
| Virat Kohli | 27 years, 195 days | 2016 |
| Sanju Samson | 29 years, 144 days | 2024 |
| Suresh Raina | 29 years, 173 days | 2016 |
| Player | Runs |
| Shubman Gill | 4000* |
| Rishabh Pant | 3284 |
| Virat Kohli | 3137 |
| Sanju Samson | 3068 |
| Ishan Kishan | 2998 |
Gill reached this impressive milestone in just 118 innings, making him the third-fastest player to do so, following KL Rahul (105 innings) and Chris Gayle (112 innings). In terms of balls faced, he is the second-fastest Indian, needing 2875 balls, behind Suryakumar Yadav (2714), and ranks sixth overall, with Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, Jos Buttler, and David Warner also achieving the milestone more quickly.