Shubman Gill a real chief, he is pleased to let Sai Sudharsan shine: Sunil Gavaskar
Legendary Sunil Gavaskar has lavished reward on Shubman Gill for his management throughout IPL 2025, significantly highlighting how Sai Sudharsan has thrived below his captaincy at Gujarat Titans. Gavaskar described Gill as a selfless chief who has enabled his opening accomplice to flourish on the crease.
Gavaskar’s remarks adopted a dominant efficiency by Gill and Sudharsan, who put collectively a record-breaking 205-run opening stand, powering Gujarat Titans to a 10-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals on the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, 18 Might. Sudharsan remained unbeaten on 108, whereas Gill completed not out on 93 – one other show of their formidable partnership.
“That is the hallmark of a real chief,” Gavaskar instructed JioStar after Gujarat turned the primary workforce to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs.
“A real chief by no means seeks the highlight. He takes pleasure in his teammates receiving the popularity. That is what Shubman has finished brilliantly this season.”
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On Sunday, it was Sudharsan who performed the aggressor, whereas Gill was content material to play a supporting position. Collectively, they smashed 15 boundaries and 11 sixes – marking their second 200-plus stand in IPL historical past.
Gill’s maturity was evident, particularly through the center overs when strain started to construct. The Gujarat skipper was seen regularly chatting with Sudharsan, significantly through the latter’s temporary wrestle towards Kuldeep Yadav.
Gill countered spin successfully, putting a number of towering sixes and guaranteeing the required run price by no means escalated throughout their scientific chase.
“From the non-striker’s finish, he was continually encouraging him. When Kuldeep was bowling, there have been delicate alerts,” Gavaskar defined.
“There was a section when Sai discovered it powerful to choose him initially. You possibly can see Shubman making small actions along with his gloves, little cues, primarily telling him, ‘Do not cease taking part in your photographs – simply be a tad extra cautious with this bowler.'”
“That is what impressed me most about Shubman, apart from the sensible photographs and people huge sixes. I believe he instructed Sai, ‘You go for the sixes, I am going to follow the boundaries.'”
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Gill and Sudharsan have now amassed 839 runs in 12 matches this season – main the partnership charts by a substantial margin. They’ve additionally climbed into the highest 5 of the all-time IPL partnership run-scorers, with 1,985 runs at a mean exceeding 60.
Sudharsan at the moment tops the Orange Cap leaderboard with 617 runs in 12 matches, simply 16 forward of Gill. Gujarat’s commanding place in IPL 2025 has been anchored by the constant type of their high three – together with England’s Jos Buttler.
“A left-hand/right-hand mixture all the time helps, and the way in which they’re batting is simply top-class,” Gavaskar stated.
“Have a look at the basic photographs – the flicks, the drives – correct cricketing strokes with minimal danger. Shubman, on the non-striker’s finish, was delighted watching Sai execute these photographs so cleanly. That is why their partnership works.”
“A double-century partnership in T20 cricket is a rarity – it speaks volumes about their type,” he added.
Gujarat Titans will now look to seal a top-two end within the league desk, giving them a robust place heading into the playoffs. Gill’s aspect subsequent faces Lucknow Tremendous Giants on 22 Might in Lucknow, earlier than wrapping up the league stage at residence towards Chennai Tremendous Kings.
