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"My best IPL innings...": Shubman Gill on knock in Qualifier 2 vs MI
Published - 27-MAY-2023 7:43 IST | Updated - 13-APR-2024 23:57 IST
Shubman Gill hit a 60-ball 129 as the Titans beat Mumbai Indians by 62 runs to enter their second consecutive IPL final.
In the midst of a golden phase, Shubman Gill has been working on specific technical areas and that slight change has worked wonders for his game ahead of the T20I series in New Zealand after the T20 World Cup in Australia. For the record, Gill was not picked for the global event in 2022 as the Rahul Dravid-coached team went in with Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Virat Kohli as Nos.1, 2, and 3 in the batting line-up. Gill, who was banned for his strike rate during the first editions of the IPL, confirmed the 'Orange Cap' in the 16th edition with 851 runs and three hundred, helping Gujarat Titans enter their second consecutive IPL final.
"From the last West Indies tour (2022), I think I have changed gears, I was injured before the last IPL but I am working on my game. I have worked on a few areas and New Zealand ahead Technical changes have been made. series after the T20 World Cup," he said at the post-match presentation.
The three hundred in a single IPL edition is second only to Virat Kohli's four in 2016 when RCB last played the final. The former captain scored 973 runs, which is still a record.
"I think it was probably the best innings I have ever played in the IPL," said the 23-year-old Punjab player.
Asked how he deals with expectations, Gill said: "Expectations are something that follows you outside the ropes, but once you step onto the field it's about trying to get the team Gill said getting off to a good start is the key for him to score big.
"For me, it's ball by ball, over to over. The over I hit three sixes gave me the momentum to grow. That's when I realized this could be my day."
"It was a good wicket to bat on as well. It was not a conscious decision, you keep inventing as a batsman, but belief is more important for me. I am having a good international season as well. Had a good season." Good. When I start well, I believe I can score well.
2023-05-27