Shubman Gill Sets New IPL Record as Youngest Player to Reach 4,000 Runs
Shubman Gill breaks Virat Kohli's record, youngest to 4,000 IPL runs
The Economic Times
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Shubman Gill became the youngest cricketer to score 4,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during a match against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow, India. At 26 years and 216 days, he surpassed Virat Kohli's previous record set in 2016. Gill's performance helped the Gujarat Titans secure a seven-wicket victory.
- 01Shubman Gill achieved 4,000 IPL runs at 26 years and 216 days, breaking Virat Kohli's record.
- 02Gill scored 56 runs off 40 balls in the match against Lucknow Super Giants.
- 03He has a total of 4,031 runs in 118 IPL innings with an average of 39.91.
- 04Gujarat Titans won the match by seven wickets, chasing down a target of 165 runs.
- 05Gill is now the fifth fastest player to reach 4,000 runs in IPL history.
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In a remarkable achievement, Shubman Gill became the youngest cricketer to score 4,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL), surpassing the previous record held by Virat Kohli. Gill reached this milestone during the Gujarat Titans' match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He completed the feat at the age of 26 years and 216 days, while Kohli had achieved it at 27 years and 195 days in 2016. In the match, Gill scored 56 runs off 40 balls, contributing to his team's successful chase of 165 runs. The Titans won the match by seven wickets, placing them fifth in the IPL 2026 points table.
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Shubman Gill's achievement boosts the profile of cricket in India and inspires young players.
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