Shubman Gill, with the onset of IPL 2024 drawing near and just a few months left, emerges as a significant figure. His performance in the 16th season of IPL in 2023 highlighted his batting prowess; however, he encountered difficulties when facing the Chennai team. It is worth exploring Shubman Gill’s track record against CSK and contemplating whether he can present a formidable challenge to Captain MS Dhoni in the upcoming season.
With IPL 2024 on the horizon, franchises gear up for the mini-auction on December 19th. In a surprising move, Mumbai Indians acquired Hardik Pandya via trade just before the mini-auction, leaving Gujarat’s team under the leadership of Shubhman Gill. How Gill performs in the upcoming season against MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings has become a topic of anticipation.
In the 16th season of IPL in 2023, Shubhman Gill displayed remarkable batting skills but faced challenges against the Chennai team. Will Gill, now leading the Gujarat team, be able to give a tough competition to the seasoned captain MS Dhoni? Let’s examine his performance against CSK and the potential clash with MS Dhoni in the captaincy.
Dhoni Sends Shubman Gill Packing in Less Than a Second Before the Blink of an Eye
During a crucial moment in the semi-final match of the 7th over, MS Dhoni sent Gill back to the pavilion in less than a second. Ravindra Jadeja bowled the final delivery of the 7th over, and Gill’s bat missed the ball. Dhoni, lightning-fast, dislodged the bails in just 0.12 seconds. Notably, it takes an average person 0.25 seconds to blink. Dhoni’s swift stumping denied Gill the chance to score big in the final.
Dhoni Sets Record in 250th IPL Match with Gill’s Wicket
Dhoni’s lightning-fast stumping not only dismissed Gill but also set a record. Gill became Dhoni’s 300th victim in T20 cricket, a milestone achieved in Dhoni’s 250th IPL match. Gill showcased his batting prowess in the Qualifier 2 against Mumbai, scoring an impressive 129 runs. However, the final saw a slight delay in Gill’s remarkable performance, with Dhoni’s quick stumping leaving Gill with 39 runs in 20 balls.
Jadeja-Dhoni Banter and Gill’s Critical Stumping
Gill’s stumping by Dhoni resulted in a record and showcased the exceptional cricketing acumen of the CSK captain. The banter between Jadeja and Dhoni during the crucial decision further highlighted the captain’s astuteness. Dhoni’s quick decision-making and precise stumping played a crucial role in Gill’s dismissal.
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MSD: First Indian to Achieve 300 Dismissals
Apart from this, Dhoni became the first Indian wicketkeeper to achieve over 300 dismissals in T20 cricket. Kieron Pollard leads the chart with 345 dismissals. Dhoni currently holds the second position with 300 dismissals, followed by Dinesh Karthik with 296. David Miller and Kamran Akmal have both secured 274 dismissals, while Quinton de Kock has 272 dismissals to his name.
The stage is set for an exciting IPL 2024, with Shubhman Gill leading Gujarat against the formidable CSK. All eyes will be on the battle between Gill and Dhoni as the cricketing extravaganza unfolds.
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