Shubman Gill scored a century against RCB, helping Gujarat Titans secure a victory and enabling Mumbai Indians to qualify for the playoffs.
Mumbai Indians secured their spot in the IPL 2023 playoffs on Sunday through a combination of their win and RCB's defeat. The final playoff team was determined by the last match of the league round. Sachin Tendulkar expressed gratitude to young Gujarat Titans star Shubman Gill for guiding Mumbai Indians to the playoffs, while Yuvraj Singh celebrated Mumbai Indians in his own unique style.
Shubman Gill's century captured Sachin's heart
.@CameronGreen_ & @ShubmanGill batted well for @mipaltan. ????
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 21, 2023
Amazing innings by @imVkohli too to score back-to-back 100’s. They all had their methods & were in the class of their own.
So happy to see MI in the playoffs. Go Mumbai. ???? #AalaRe #MumbaiMeriJaan #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/D5iYacNEqc
Based on the points table, it was crucial for Mumbai Indians to defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad and hope for RCB's defeat to secure a playoff spot. RCB faced Gujarat Titans, and thanks to Shubman Gill's century, Gujarat Titans emerged victorious.
Yuvraj Singh requested a car for Shubman Gill
Following the match, Yuvraj Singh took to Twitter and said, "Great match today. Unfortunate for RCB. Enjoyed watching Shubman Gill's batting. Now it's time for Mumbai Indians to gift a car to Shubman so that we can both drive in Chandigarh." Fans had mixed reactions to Yuvraj Singh's tweet. Some suggested confirming the relationship between Sara Tendulkar and Shubman Gill, while others pointed out that demanding a car as a gift could be seen as an illegal dowry.
Sara Tendulkar's association with Shubman Gill.
These comments stem from the rumors surrounding Sara Tendulkar, daughter of Sachin Tendulkar. Over the past couple of years, there have been reports of Shubman Gill and Sara Tendulkar dating, although neither of them has officially confirmed the relationship. Speculation about their connection continues to make headlines.
