History was written at the IPL 2026 encounter between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, as captain Shubman Gill became the first player to smash 100 sixes for GT. The young batting sensation achieved the milestone in spectacular fashion, powering his team to a commanding start after their bowlers had done the hard work earlier.
The evening began with GT's bowling unit putting on a disciplined show, bundling out RCB for just 155 in 19.2 overs. Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj led the charge, setting the perfect platform for their skipper to launch.
Walking out to chase the modest target, Gill wasted no time in stamping his authority. He announced his intentions in the very first over, dispatching Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a boundary and a six. But it was the second over that truly captured the imagination of every cricket fan.
Facing the formidable Josh Hazlewood, Gill unleashed a breathtaking assault, smashing 24 runs in a single over. The sequence read 4, 4, dot, 6, 4, 6—a masterclass in aggressive batting that left one of RCB's premier bowlers searching for answers. From stepping out to carve boundaries over the off side to launching clean hits down the ground, Gill's innings was a blend of authority and elegance.
One particular moment stood out: a flick over deep backward square leg for six, followed by a composed walk and a quick glance at the fielders—a gesture that spoke volumes about the confidence he carried at the crease. That shot was his 100th six for Gujarat Titans, a remarkable achievement considering the next highest for the franchise is Sai Sudharsan's 69.
Gill's rapid 35 off just 10 balls is now the highest score by a GT batter in the first 10 deliveries of an innings, surpassing Hardik Pandya's previous record. The 24-run over also became Hazlewood's joint-most expensive in IPL history, underlining the extent of Gill's dominance.
Though he was eventually dismissed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a brilliant 43 off just 18 balls, Gill had already done enough to etch his name in the record books and set his team on the path to victory. For fans of the game, this was a masterclass in modern T20 batting—and a reminder of why Shubman Gill is considered one of the most exciting talents in world cricket today.