Shubman Gill Creates History: Surpasses AB de Villiers, Achieves Feat Even Kohli and Rohit Missed

Shubman Gill's explosive 84-run knock against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 has secured him a historic milestone. By scoring 400+ runs for the seventh consecutive season, Gill has joined legends Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan while surpassing AB de Villiers' career tally of 400+ run seasons.

In the 52nd match of IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill displayed a masterclass in batting at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Gill played a captain's knock of 84 runs off just 44 deliveries against Rajasthan Royals, leading his team to a comprehensive 77-run victory. With this performance, Gill has reached a unique milestone in IPL history that even stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have not yet achieved in terms of consecutive consistency.

Record of 400+ Runs in Seven Consecutive Seasons

By crossing the 400-run mark this season, Shubman Gill has entered an elite club of consistent performers. In IPL 2026, Gill has now amassed 462 runs in 10 matches. He has become only the third batsman in IPL history to score more than 400 runs in seven consecutive seasons. Previously, this record was held only by Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan. Suresh Raina achieved this feat for Chennai Super Kings from 2008 to 2014, while Shikhar Dhawan reached the milestone between 2016 and 2022 while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings.

Batsmen with Most Consecutive 400+ Run Seasons in IPL

Surpassing AB de Villiers and Chasing Kohli's Legacy

Shubman Gill has now surpassed the legendary AB de Villiers in the list of batsmen with the most seasons of 400+ runs. Gill has achieved this feat 7 times, while de Villiers did it 6 times during his career. However, Virat Kohli continues to lead this overall list with 11 seasons of 400+ runs. Following Kohli are Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, and David Warner, all of whom have crossed the 400-run mark in 9 different seasons. KL Rahul has done it 8 times, while Shreyas Iyer matches de Villiers with 6 such seasons.

Kohli's Standing Records and Gill's Journey

While Gill has set a new benchmark for consistency, the record for the most runs in a single IPL season remains with Virat Kohli. Kohli smashed 973 runs in 16 matches for Royal Challengers Bangalore during the 2016 season, a record that remains unbroken. Shubman Gill's journey to this milestone began with Kolkata Knight Riders, where he scored consistently in 2020 and 2021. Since 2022, he has been a pivotal part of the Gujarat Titans, continuing his run-scoring streak and establishing himself as one of the most reliable openers in the league's history.