Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin marveled at GT skipper Shubman Gill’s captaincy abilities in IPL 2026.
Ashwin notably praised Gill’s decision-making in GT’s four-wicket win in opposition to Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 30 in Ahmedabad.
Gujarat Titans register overwhelming victory
Regardless of being on the again foot, RCB suffered a mid-order collapse and by no means recovered.
Jason Holder took two wickets and three catches and gained the Participant of the Match award. Arshad Khan took 3 wickets and Rashid Khan 2 wickets to restrict RCB to 155.
Because the chase started, Shubman Gill compelled GT right into a flyer with a 24-run over from Josh Hazlewood. Jos Buttler additionally made an efficient cameo whereas the remainder of the GT batsmen elevated their web run fee to make sure victory.
This victory gave GT their second straight victory and additional strengthened their proper to qualify for the playoffs.
“What number of captains are assured?” Ashwin and Shubman Gill
Ashwin referred to Gill’s choice to stick with Kagiso Rabada. Within the first over, Rabada was hit for 5 by Virat Kohli. He ended up scoring 21 runs within the over.
Gill determined to concede to the Proteas as soon as extra, leading to Virat Kohli’s wicket. Finally Kohli’s wicket began RCB’s slide.
”What number of captains have this means? What number of captains have the arrogance to provide away yet another over after their bowlers have conceded 5 fours within the first over?Maybe he has mentioned it together with his keeper and executed the plan. Generally the plans are delayed, however the batsmen are adequate to beat it. He learn the sport properly and stored Rabada and Siraj in six overs. They obtained Virat Kohli’s wicket there and from that second on, the sport modified,” Ashwin mentioned.
‘It was a masterclass’ – Ashwin on Gill’s batting aggression
When the chase started, Shubman Gill began in a really aggressive method. He took 24 runs off Josh Hazlewood’s first over and ended up scoring 43 runs off 18 balls.
Though Gill then misplaced to Bhuvneshwar Kumar, he carried out properly sufficient to cross the GT line.
Ashwin hailed the counterattack as a masterclass in ways.
“I do know he didn’t rating large runs, however he confirmed intent in opposition to Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who might be the bowler of the event. He created area and hit Josh Hazlewood on the offside after which He went inside and went to the leg aspect. When it comes to pure tactical excellence, it was a grasp class. Other than the 4 from the within edge in opposition to Bhuvneshwar, he appeared completely real,” mentioned Ashwin.
Shubman Gill in IPL 2026
Presently, Gill is the fifth highest run-getter within the event with 373 runs in eight matches. He’s additionally presently the very best scorer in GT.
Gill scored runs at a median of 47 and a strike fee of 155. He additionally scored 50 factors 3 times and had a excessive rating of 86.
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GT’s subsequent match
Gujarat Titans will subsequent face Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad. The match will happen on Might third.
Each groups had their season opener, with final 12 months’s runners-up profitable the championship. PBKS’ undefeated report got here to an finish within the earlier match, however GT will acquire momentum with two consecutive wins.
