New Delhi, May 10: In an exciting IPL 2026 match held on Saturday in Jaipur, the Gujarat Titans (GT) faced off against the Rajasthan Royals (RR). GT captain Shubman Gill played a pivotal role, scoring 84 runs off 44 balls, leading his team to a 77-run victory. Former Indian cricket captain and legendary spinner Anil Kumble has lauded Gill’s performance.
Kumble stated on Jio Hotstar, “Shubman Gill is one of the best batsmen in modern cricket. Watching him bat is a delight. His technique appears natural. He trusts himself to play each ball on its merit. Even when he hits big shots, he remains completely in control. This sets him apart from many power hitters.”
He further emphasized, “Gill’s greatest strength is his ability to convert good starts into substantial innings. Once he settles in, he takes the game deep and transforms good beginnings into long, impactful innings. When your top-order batsman does this, it places the team in a very strong position. This is why Gujarat consistently posts high totals.”
Kumble also praised Rashid Khan’s bowling, saying, “Rashid consistently attacked the stumps and stuck to his plan. He is a bowler who enjoys bowling fast in the air. Last season and in the first half of this IPL season, he had reduced his pace, which affected his impact. However, against RR, Rashid’s speed was just right.”
The former player added, “Rashid’s fast deliveries remain his biggest weapon in T20 cricket. Instead of relying solely on spin or flight, he forces batsmen into making mistakes.”
In terms of the match, thanks to Gill’s 84 runs, Gujarat batted first and scored 229 runs for 4 wickets. With Rashid taking 4 wickets for 33 runs in his 4 overs, GT bowled out RR for 152 runs in just 16.3 overs, winning the match by 77 runs.
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