"A Match Maiden Heaven!"- Fans erupt after Shubman Gill hits his maiden IPL century in GT vs SRH clash in Ahmedabad

Gujarat Titans (GT) batter Shubman Gill scored his maiden IPL century against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, May 15, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

SRH captain Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to field first. Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed Wriddhiman Saha for a three-ball duck in the very first over to give SRH a decent start. Nevertheless, Shubman Gill hit a flurry of boundaries and helped GT score briskly even after losing an early wicket.

Gill put on a 147-run partnership with Sai Sudharsan (47) and laid down a solid foundation for their side. Shubman looked in great rhythm in the first half of the innings as he found boundaries effortlessly at regular intervals and raced off to 50 in just 22 balls. He slowed down a bit against the older ball as SRH bowlers tightened their lines in the later part of the innings.

Marco Jansen dismissed Sai Sudharsan in the 15th over to give SRH a much-needed breakthrough. GT's batting line-up collapsed from there as they lost all the momentum created by the partnership between Gill and Sudharsan.

Shubman Gill also could not find boundaries at will as he did earlier in the innings. He crawled his way to a century in the 18th over and then departed in the final over, trying to hit a big shot. GT eventually managed to reach 188/9 in 20 overs. Bhuvneshwar finished with figures of 5/30 for Sunrisers.

Fans took note of Shubman Gill's knock against SRH and took to Twitter to express their opinions. Here are some of the best reactions:

Sagar

@sagarcasm

GF: Say those 3 magical words

Shubman Gill: Narendra Modi Stadium

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GF: Say those 3 magical words

Shubman Gill: Narendra Modi Stadium https://t.co/HborIebH8a

Chennai Super Kings

@ChennaiIPL

and Gill - A Match Maiden Heaven! 🥳

#WhistlePodu #IPL2023 🦁 @ShubmanGill

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💯 and Gill - A Match Maiden Heaven! 🥳

#WhistlePodu #IPL2023 🦁💛 @ShubmanGill

Harsha Bhogle

@bhogleharsha

If you want to be reminded of why Shubman Gill is a very special player, watch this innings. 56(23) without a 6 or a shot played in anger. Just sublime timing.

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If you want to be reminded of why Shubman Gill is a very special player, watch this innings. 56(23) without a 6 or a shot played in anger. Just sublime timing.

Pakchikpak Raja Babu

@HaramiParindey

Shubman Gill at Sachin Tendulkar’s house after scoring the IPL century

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Shubman Gill at Sachin Tendulkar’s house after scoring the IPL century https://t.co/bkjaLNElua

R A T N I S H

@LoyalSachinFan

And people thought Shubman Gill couldn't crack T20 cricket. Generational talent for a reason.

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And people thought Shubman Gill couldn't crack T20 cricket. Generational talent for a reason. https://t.co/XPyCtSRzV6

Sameer

@agonyofsameer

After seeing both Shubman Gill and Bhuvi performing
BCCI:
#GTvsSRH

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After seeing both Shubman Gill and Bhuvi performing
BCCI:
#GTvsSRH https://t.co/V8d12Qs0FO

RVCJ Media

@RVCJ_FB

Century for Shubman Gill
#IPL2023 #GTvSRH

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Century for Shubman Gill 💯🔥
#IPL2023 #GTvSRH https://t.co/GaeeojmI8T

Mohammad Kaif

@MohammadKaif

Growing in stature Shubman Gill.. first ipl 100 in a most crucial game for his team

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Growing in stature Shubman Gill.. first ipl 100 in a most crucial game for his team

Prajakta

@18prajakta

“The hundred was on my mind… but we have five more games and I will get my chance.”

He said it. He did it.

Shubman Gill notches up his maiden IPL century.

#GTvSRH

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“The hundred was on my mind… but we have five more games and I will get my chance.”

He said it. He did it.

Shubman Gill notches up his maiden IPL century.

#GTvSRH

Hemant

@hemant_18_0

Sara : I like the Pink colour
Shubman Gill : 101 ( 58 )

#GTvsSRH

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Sara : I like the Pink colour
Shubman Gill : 101 ( 58 ) 😅🔥

#GTvsSRH
https://t.co/bU8NU2BLyg

Kausthub Gudipati

@kaustats

Shubman Gill becomes the first player to score a century in IPL innings where all players batted.

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Shubman Gill becomes the first player to score a century in IPL innings where all players batted.

Pakchikpak Raja Babu

@HaramiParindey

*Shubman Gill scores a century*

Sara Tendulkar at home:

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*Shubman Gill scores a century*

Sara Tendulkar at home: https://t.co/jVgyUyiI0K

Ashutosh Srivastava

@Sri_Ashutosh008

Sara reaction after Shubman Gill's Maiden IPL Century.

#GTvSRH #ShubmanGill #IPL2023

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Sara reaction after Shubman Gill's Maiden IPL Century.

#GTvSRH #ShubmanGill #IPL2023 https://t.co/vwNSX06tFv

RVCJ Media

@RVCJ_FB

Shubman Gill to Opposition, "Ye Humara Illaqa Hai."
#IPL2023 #GTvSRH

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Shubman Gill to Opposition, "Ye Humara Illaqa Hai."😅
#IPL2023 #GTvSRH https://t.co/p1EeZHJHPn

Mithali Raj

@M_Raj03

What a brilliant hundred this was from Shubman Gill! He has been in sensational form this season for @Gujarat_Titans, and today he made history by becoming the first IPL centurion for #GT. Keep shining, @ShubmanGill!

#GTvSRH #IPL2023 twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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What a brilliant hundred this was from Shubman Gill! He has been in sensational form this season for @Gujarat_Titans, and today he made history by becoming the first IPL centurion for #GT. Keep shining, @ShubmanGill! 💯

#GTvSRH #IPL2023 twitter.com/i/web/status/1… https://t.co/K2Nmsb1ERb

Pratham.

@76thHundredWhxn

Comparing Shubman Gill with Gaikwad and brook is just like comparing Virat Kohli with S. badrinath and Ross Taylor.

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Comparing Shubman Gill with Gaikwad and brook is just like comparing Virat Kohli with S. badrinath and Ross Taylor.

SED KKR FAN

@KirketXpert

Meet the first and the youngest Indian to score a Test century, ODI double century, T20i century and IPL century in the same calendar year

Shubman Gill, continues to torture the Strike Rate merchants and haters.

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Meet the first and the youngest Indian to score a Test century, ODI double century, T20i century and IPL century in the same calendar year💉🔥

Shubman Gill, continues to torture the Strike Rate merchants and haters. https://t.co/AUx1RFREjo

Divakar Sharma

@bOYBhaYankar

Scenes after Shubman Gill's 100*

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Scenes after Shubman Gill's 100* https://t.co/kJYwK11uuw

Savage

@arcomedys

made a promise, kept the promise. Shubman Gill 🫡

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made a promise, kept the promise. Shubman Gill 🫡 https://t.co/vlb6r1XRd9

sold 🐬

@SimplyInsulting

shubman gill & tendulkars

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shubman gill & tendulkars https://t.co/FEwC9ahfOj

Pakchikpak Raja Babu

@HaramiParindey

Shubman Gill after watching Yashasvi and Prabhsimran score a 100 in this IPL

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Shubman Gill after watching Yashasvi and Prabhsimran score a 100 in this IPL https://t.co/X4VIUSHZo4

VinSR

@Vinod_kp24

Shubman Gill, simply marvelous. What a beast he is. Just few matches before he told that he will get ton nd he got in stupendous way when team needed to win so that 1st 2 slots can be secured. Keep working hard nd play well in KO matches as usual. #ShubmanGill

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Shubman Gill, simply marvelous. What a beast he is. Just few matches before he told that he will get ton nd he got in stupendous way when team needed to win so that 1st 2 slots can be secured. Keep working hard nd play well in KO matches as usual. #ShubmanGill

Farid Khan

@_FaridKhan

Shubman Gill scores his maiden IPL hundred and becomes the first Gujarat Titans batter to achieve the milestone. At 23 years of age, he's something else. What a talent #IPL2023

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Shubman Gill scores his maiden IPL hundred and becomes the first Gujarat Titans batter to achieve the milestone. At 23 years of age, he's something else. What a talent 🔥🔥 #IPL2023 https://t.co/AFwJQrgIcC

ಭಲೇ ಬಸವ

@Basavachethanah

Shubman Gill supremacy 🫡

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Shubman Gill supremacy 🫡 https://t.co/qPoRDufgUB

Desi Bhayo

@desi_bhayo88

Shubman Gill century

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Shubman Gill 👑 century 🔥 https://t.co/RtMAIA1G5j

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"Just tried to use the boundary and wicket"- SRH pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar after his 5-wicket haul vs GT

Speaking at the mid-innings break, SRH spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar reflected on his wonderful five-wicket haul spell, saying:

"When we were 16 down, we were thinking if we keep it close to 200, it'll be good. 189 seems great. If you can pick wickets, you can always stop the runs. But it's definitely a good batting track. [Plans in the second half] First over the ball did swing but it didn't in the second over much. In the last two overs, just tried to use the boundary and the wicket."

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