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Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill reached 1,000 IPL runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad in just 20 innings, making him the 2nd fastest ever to achieve this feat at a single venue. His love affair with the ground is evident—60.23 average, 160.25 strike rate, and his highest IPL score of 129 came here in IPL 2023 Qualifier 2 against MI.
But who is the fastest to reach this milestone? And who else makes the Top 5? Let’s find out!
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🏆 Fastest to 1,000 IPL Runs at a Single Venue
1️⃣ Chris Gayle – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru (19 innings)
The Universe Boss dominated at RCB’s home ground, smashing bowlers to all corners. He reached 1,000 runs in just 19 innings, with an incredible strike rate of 159.93. His famous 175 against Pune Warriors in 2013 remains the highest-ever IPL score!
2️⃣ Shubman Gill – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (20 innings)
GT’s captain is the newest entrant, hitting 1,000 runs in 20 innings. His IPL 2023 campaign was legendary, with 572 runs at this venue, including 2 centuries.
3️⃣ David Warner – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad (22 innings)
SRH’s talisman for years, Warner reached the 1,000-run mark in just 22 innings. With a staggering average of 64.92, he tormented bowlers here, scoring 1,623 runs, including 3 centuries. His 126 (59) vs KKR in 2017 sealed his place in history.
4️⃣ Shaun Marsh – PCA Stadium, Mohali (26 innings)
The first-ever Orange Cap winner, Marsh was Punjab’s batting mainstay. He took 26 innings to get to 1,000 runs at Mohali, averaging 44.33 with a solid strike rate of 130.23.
5️⃣ Suryakumar Yadav – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai (31 innings)
Mumbai Indians’ superstar SKY made it in 31 innings, with a mind-blowing strike rate of 162.12. He crossed 1,000 runs with a stunning 102 vs SRH in IPL 2024.
Gill’s Rise & What’s Next?
At just 24 years old, Shubman Gill has already cemented his name among IPL’s elite. With more games at GT’s fortress in Ahmedabad, can he break Gayle’s record and become the fastest to 2,000 runs at a single venue?
