Shubman Gill becomes the second-fastest Indian to 5000 T20 runs during GT vs DC IPL 2025 clash. Surpasses legends, fuels Gujarat’s playoff hopes with Sudharsan. Read full match highlights and records.

Gill Lights Up Delhi with a Historic Knock

T20 folklore soaked in a night where runs poured and records tumbled, Shubman Gill left his mark even deeper. GT captain reached the impressive milestone of 5000 T20 runs during the fiery IPL 2025 match vs Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium of Gujarat Titans fire fight. He managed to do it in a mere 154 innings, showing his growing legend of the limited overs.

Only Rahul Quicker Among Indians

While Gill’s milestone dazzled fans, the record books show that only KL Rahul has reached the 5K mark faster among Indians, doing it in 143 innings. On the global stage, Gill now joins an elite club led by Chris Gayle (132), followed by Shaun Marsh, Devon Conway (both 144), and Babar Azam (145). Gill’s presence on this list signals not just consistency, but class honed over years of IPL brilliance.

Sai & Shubman: The Silent Wreckers of Bowling Attacks

Gill’s 5000-run milestone came in the midst of a crucial 100-run stand with his partner-in-crime Sai Sudharsan. The duo made the daunting 200-run chase look like a lazy Sunday stroll. This marked their seventh 100-plus partnership — putting them third on the all-time IPL list behind only the iconic duos of Kohli–de Villiers and Kohli–Gayle. Their chemistry at the crease could soon become the stuff of IPL legend.

KL Rahul Blazing Century on Return to Opening Puts Him Second Only to Virat Kohli in IPL Elite List

KL Rahul’s Solo Show Not Enough

Earlier in the day, KL Rahul played a captain’s knock for the ages. His unbeaten 112 off 65 balls was not only the highest score ever against Gujarat Titans — beating Suryakumar Yadav’s 103* in 2023 — but also made him the fastest Indian to 8000 T20 runs in just 224 innings, surpassing Kohli’s 243. Rahul also became the first right-hander to score a century this IPL season, breaking the streak of left-handed dominance.

KL Rahul Blazing Century on Return to Opening Puts Him Second Only to Virat Kohli in IPL Elite List

Gujarat Titans Eye Playoffs as Records Fall Like Dominoes

Despite Rahul’s masterclass, it was Gujarat’s fearless opening pair that stole the spotlight. Gill and Sudharsan’s calm dismantling of a 200-run target now places GT tantalizingly close to a playoff berth. For a team crowned champions in 2022, it seems destiny might just be calling again — led by the golden bat of Shubman Gill.

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