Shubman Gill slams 23-ball against CSK in GT's last league match of IPL 2026
Gill became only the 3rd captain in IPL history to cross the 600-run mark in back-to-back seasons
He was eventually dismissed at 64 off 37 balls by Spencer Johnson
Gujarat Titans' skipper Shubman Gill rose to the occasion in their final league game of the Indian Premier League 2026 against Chennai Super Kings with a blistering 23-ball half-century at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday, May 21.
Gill blazed five fours and three sixes during his half-century and made sure that he built a solid base for the remaining batters to capitalize upon. He eventually departed after playing a sensational knock of 64 off 37 balls.
GT have already qualified for the playoffs, but the spot in the top two is still at stake as they are in a direct fight against RCB and SRH for the same. If they win this match, they will finish the group stage with 18 points and will have a very good chance of playing Qualifier 1, unless SRH beat RCB with a high margin in match 67 of IPL 2026 on May 22.
The opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan (46) has been a revelation in the IPL, with both batters now having 10 century stands between them, equaling the record of Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli (63) in 17 fewer innings.
Gill has breached the 600-run mark in the IPL for the second consecutive season, making him only the 3rd captain in the league's history to achieve this feat.
It's a must-win game for CSK, whose playoff hopes are already slim after losing back-to-back vital league matches. The former five-time champions need to win this match at all cost to stay in the hunt, while the odds are stacked heavily against them.
