History by GT skipper! Shubman Gill smashes 100th IPL hundred

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a spectacle of talent, where cricketing legends are born and records are shattered. In the 2024 season, the match between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) added another chapter to the league’s illustrious history, witnessing an unforgettable display of batting prowess and milestone achievements.

Shubman Gill’s Historic Century

In the 59th match of the season, Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill etched his name in IPL history with a phenomenal century against the Chennai Super Kings. Gill’s sublime innings, comprising a blistering 55-ball 104, not only propelled his team to victory but also marked a significant milestone—the 100th hundred in IPL history.

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Celebrating IPL Centuries Through the Years

Gill’s century joins an illustrious list of historic IPL hundreds, each representing a moment of individual brilliance and cricketing excellence. From Brendon McCullum’s explosive 158 in the inaugural match to Rishabh Pant’s unbeaten 128, the IPL has witnessed several iconic innings that have captivated fans worldwide.

Historic IPL hundreds

100 No.	Player	Score	Team vs. Team
1st	Brendon McCullum	158*	KKR vs RCB
25th	Shane Watson	101	RR vs CSK
50th	Rishabh Pant	128*	DC vs SRH
75th	Jos Buttler	106*	RR vs RCB
100th	Shubman Gill	104	GT vs CSK

Sai Sudharsan’s Maiden IPL Ton

While Shubman Gill’s century stole the spotlight, his opening partner, Sai Sudharsan, showcased his talent with a remarkable innings of his own. Sudharsan’s maiden IPL century, achieved in the exact match, added to the night’s excitement, making it a double celebration for the tournament. His stellar performance exemplified the depth of talent and potential in the league’s emerging stars.

Gill & Sudharsan: Record Breakers 

The duo also became the first opening pair to score a hundred in the IPL’s history. Sudharsan also got to his hundred in 100 balls, and the duo tied the record for the highest opening partnership in the league, scoring 210 runs and equaling KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock’s 210-run stand against the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022.

Gill was struggling in the last few matches, but today he was batting like a man possessed. He scored 35(16) in the powerplay and 58(28) in the middle overs but slowed down as he neared his century, scoring 11(11) in the death. Nonetheless, he ended up with a strike rate of 189.09, while Sudharsan ended with a strike rate of 201.96.

Shubman Gill at Ahmedabad in T20s
Inns: 19
Runs: 1079
Avg: 71.93
SR: 163.23
100s/50s: 4/4
HS: 129

Most individual hundreds at a venue in T20s
5 – Chris Gayle at Mirpur
4 – Michael Klinger at Bristol
4 – Virat Kohli at Bengaluru
4 – Shubman Gill at Ahmedabad