Shubman gill big statement: Before the start of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill believes that the pace of the game has reached the point where it is possible for the batting team to get a score of 300 in the match. IPL 2024 was a season where the batting records touched new heights, such as Punjab Kings chased 262 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders or Sunrisers Hyderabad made the biggest score of the tournament against Royal Challengers Bangalore 287/3, as well as the biggest power score in the competition against Delhi Capitals. Gill said, ‘The speed of the game has reached the point that it seems that we can score 300 runs in a match. Last year, we reached very close on some occasions. The impact player rules increase the thrill and make the IPL even more entertaining. One of the best aspects of IPL is that every day, a new player emerges as a star.
‘You see the talent of consistently lowered talents with extraordinary performances. The structure of the tournament, with frequent matches and travel, keeps the players busy. If you are winning, the speed takes you forward with three consecutive, four or five wins. However, injuries can make things difficult. Gill told Geographstar, ‘When one or two major players are injured, finding appropriate replacement becomes a challenge. Despite these obstacles, the IPL remains the most exciting cricket event, and every season brings something new for players and fans.
Gill, who was the vice-captain in India’s 2025 Champions Trophy victory, recalled his early memories of watching IPL and his praise and meeting for Sachin Tendulkar, who played for Mumbai Indians. ‘I remember that I went to watch three to four matches with my father at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula. In the second or third year of IPL, Mumbai Indians came there for practice. At that time I was about nine or ten years old. I also have a photo with Sachin Sir and Glenn Maxwell.
‘I was throwing them the ball during his practice. These are some of my early memories of IPL. I was very nervous, but I already knew about Sachin sir. Because of them, I started playing cricket. My father is his biggest fan. Although my father was never much interested in posters, but Sachin’s posters were installed in our village. GT will start its campaign against Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and Gill talked about his team’s strength, which won the IPL in his first match in 2022.
‘We have a strong fast bowling attack. Rashid has been with us, and we have explosive batsmen like Rutherford, Philips and Butler. Some talented Indian players like Mahipal and Sai add depth to our team. The key to success in a long tournament like IPL is to maintain balance.
‘If you are playing correctly and taking decisions wisely, then losing two or three consecutive matches is not a matter of great concern. Continuity is important in the selection and strategy of the team. The more likely you play on the basis of the possibility and logic, the better your chances of qualifying.
He concluded. ‘Once you reach the knockout stage, it is important to be aggressive and positive. All the qualifiers and finals I have played, I have seen that the possibility of winning teams with the right intentions is the best.
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