Shubman Gill struck a fluent half-century to guide Gujarat Titans to a commanding win over Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL match on Monday.

Gill looked set for his maiden ton of the season but fell for 90 off 55 balls but he did manage add 114 runs for the opening stand with fellow opener Sai Sudharshan.

Gill batted with maturity, rotating strike efficiently and picking boundaries without taking unnecessary risks and still managed to maintain a scoring rate close to nine an over.

Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu analysed Gill’s fluent knock and his ability to adapt on a tough pitch at Eden Gardens and said: "It all started with Harshit Rana bowling those two wide deliveries—Gill was struggling a bit before that.

"But after that, he really found his rhythm. We saw some incredible shots—pure cricketing strokes. That slog sweep against Sunil Narine was especially impressive. It wasn’t an easy shot to execute, and he managed runs all around the pitch.

"That shows batsmanship—boundaries along the ground, intelligent placement. It speaks to the quality he has, and the strength of the top-order partnerships. That’s how you bat on a slow, sluggish pitch. Incredible batting by Shubman Gill,” he concluded.

Rayudu also praised Sai Sudharsan for his classical approach and composure at the crease. "It gives us such joy to watch him bat. As a classical batsman, he shows how the game can still be played in a traditional style—use the pace of the ball, play under your eyes, keep it along the ground, and play smart cricket. Playing smart cricket brings runs and also builds confidence. When you have that kind of confidence in the dugout, it creates a ripple effect. Everyone feeds off that momentum, and your judgment and clarity of thought become top-notch. That’s what we’re seeing with him this season," concluded the 39-year-old.

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