Gujarat Titans host Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad tonight, with early pressure on captain Shubman Gill to get their season moving after an opening defeat.<\/p>\n
Gujarat were beaten by Punjab Kings in their first match. Gill scored 39 off 27 balls, but the innings lacked impact. It was a start without control. For a player of his role, that is not enough. Gujarat\u2019s batting structure depends on him staying long and dictating tempo. Gill is not just another top-order batter in this side. He is the one expected to carry the innings. The team has been built around his ability to bat through phases and still score quickly.<\/p>\n
Teammate Glenn Phillips explained Gill\u2019s method clearly. He compared him to players like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan, pointing out his ability to find scoring areas without obvious risk.<\/p>\n
Phillips said Gill has \u201cthe ability to play aggressive cricket with a non-risk style\u201d, calling it his biggest strength. That balance is what Gujarat rely on. It is also why expectations around him remain high.<\/p>\n
Gill\u2019s recent seasons explain the scrutiny. In 2025, he scored 650 runs at an average of 50 with a strike rate of 155.88, finishing among the top performers while leading the side.<\/p>\n
In 2024, his first year as captain after Hardik Pandya left, he made 426 runs at an average of 38.73 and a strike rate of 147.40 despite the team\u2019s inconsistency.<\/p>\n
His best came in 2023, when he scored 890 runs at an average of 59.33 and a strike rate of 157.80, one of the strongest individual IPL seasons.<\/p>\n
That is the level Gujarat expect again. One innings will not decide the season, but tonight gives Gill a chance to reset the tone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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