Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings are all set to start their IPL 2025 campaign at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad today. Both teams are eager to start the season on a strong note, but all eyes will be on Titans skipper Shubman Gill as he will be leading the side for the second time, and he’s just a few runs away from achieving a milestone at his favourite ground.
Shubman Gill’s impressive record in Ahmedabad
Gill has been exceptional at the Narendra Modi Stadium, amassing 953 runs in just 18 innings. With an outstanding average of 63.53 and a strike rate of 159.36, he has scored three centuries and four fifties at the venue. He is just 47 runs away from reaching 1000 runs here, making him one of the standout performers at this ground. His closest competitor in this regard is teammate Sai Sudharsan, who has 603 runs in 12 matches.
Gill’s history in Ahemdabad
Gill’s history at Ahmedabad includes memorable matches, even from his time with Kolkata Knight Riders, but his performance has soared since joining the Gujarat Titans. Out of the four IPL centuries he has scored, three of them came in Ahmedabad. Also, he has a 159.36 strike rate at the venue. It will be exciting to see if he can continue his impressive form against the Punjab Kings.
Performance against Punjab Kings
Gill has a stellar record against the Punjab Kings as well, having scored 521 runs in 13 matches at an average of 65.12, with his highest score being 96. Since joining the Titans, he’s improved further against Punjab, scoring 296 runs in just five matches at an average of 74.
Top scorers in IPL at Narendra Modi Stadium
| Player Full Name | Matches | Runs | Strike Rate | 100s/50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 18 | 953 | 159.36 | 3/4 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 12 | 603 | 154.21 | 1/3 |
| Wriddhiman Saha | 15 | 270 | 127.35 | 0/2 |
| David Miller | 14 | 254 | 151.19 | 0/0 |
| Hardik Pandya | 10 | 235 | 132.76 | 0/1 |
