Why Shubman Gill Isn't Part Of Gujarat Titans' Starting XI Vs Kolkata Knight Riders In IPL 2023 Match At Eden Gardens

Kolkata Knight Riders are squaring off against Gujarat Titans in 1st game of a double-header in IPL 2023 on Saturday (April 29).

Kolkata Knight Riders are squaring off against Gujarat Titans in 1st game of a double-header in IPL 2023 on Saturday (April 29).

To everyone's surprise, Gujarat's most in-form batter Shubman Gill wasn't named in the Playing XI for GT vs KKR IPL 2023 fixture.

Though Gill hasn't been named in GT's starting XI vs KKR, the star opener is one of the five substitutes and can come in as Impact Player.

Shubman Gill is currently defending champions Gujarat Titans' top scorer in the ongoing IPL 2023 with 284 runs.

Gujarat Titans wanted to have six bowling options in their starting XI after they elected to bowl first.

Shubman Gill will come in as Impact Player in second innings when GT will chase whatever target KKR gives them at Eden Gardens.

Shubman Gill (284 runs from 7 IPL matches) is currently 9th on the Orange Cap list, scoring runs for his team with an average of over 40.