Ahead of the highly-anticipated game in Delhi, Shubman shared a video of himself playfully showcasing some football skills in his hotel room.
Mumbai Indians’ star opening batter Ishan Kishan was quick to respond to Shubman’s video, leaving a humorous comment to poke fun at him.
“Haha ! Ronaldo. Rotidaldo,” Ishan wrote.
The match against Delhi Capitals will be Shubman’s 100th match of his IPL career.
In his 99 matches, Shubman has accumulated 3,088 runs, boasting an average of 38.12 and a strike rate of 138.12. His achievements include three centuries and 20 fifties, with his highest score being 129. This performance places him as the 25th-highest run-scorer in the league’s history.
From 2018 to 2021, Shubman played for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where the franchise played a vital role in shaping his cricket career. He was supported right from his debut season, participating in 13 matches and scoring 203 runs at an average of 33.83 and a strike rate of 146.04. His standout innings included an unbeaten 57.
In 2022, Shubman signed with the Gujarat Titans and played a pivotal role in their debut season victory. He was the second-highest run-scorer for the team, amassing 483 runs in 16 games at an average of 34.50 and a strike rate of 132.33.