Shubman Gill's knack for reading length early gives him that extra split-second of composure that most batters envy.

While chasing a target of 181 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the GT skipper anchored the pursuit with an authoritative 86 off just 50 balls at an impressive striking rate of 172

Shubman Gill has taken the lead in the IPL 2026 Orange Cap race with 251 runs after a match-winning 86. Virat Kohli follows closely in second with 228 runs, while Heinrich Klaasen, Rajat Patidar, and Ishan Kishan round out the top five in a tightly contested batting battle.

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill brought up his third consecutive half-century in the ongoing IPL, each of his fifty-plus scores leading to a victory. And his 50-ball 86 against Kolkata Knight Riders in Ahmedabad on Friday was the best so far this season.