Shubman Gill celebrated his call-up to the Indian T20I side for the upcoming New Zealand series with a blistering hundred in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022 quarter-final against Karnataka on Tuesday, November 1, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.Opening the batting for Punjab, Gill had to negotiate a tough start which saw the side being reduced to 10-2 in the third over. He scored only one run off his first eight deliveries following a probing opening spell.The youngster eventually found his rhythm as he scored consecutive boundaries to end the powerplay. He switched gears in the middle overs and reached his fifty off 30 deliveries. He found boundaries on a regular basis and converted his knock into a three-figure mark.Gill brought up his maiden T20 hundred in the 18th over off Krishnappa Gowtham and bludgeoned the bowlers in the final set of overs. He hit four sixes off his final five deliveries before departing in the penultimate over.He ended with 126 runs off 55 deliveries, a knock studded with 11 fours and nine sixes, and walked off to a standing ovation. His whirlwind innings propelled the side to a record total of 225-4 after 20 overs.The Twitterati were more than delighted with the promising display by the Punjab-born batter. Here are some of the reactions:BCCI Domestic@BCCIdomestic for @ShubmanGill! What a cracking knock this has been from the right-hander in the #QF1 of the #SyedMushtaqAliT20! #KARvPUN | @mastercardindia Follow the match bcci.tv/domestic/syed-…243💯 for @ShubmanGill! 👏 👏What a cracking knock this has been from the right-hander in the #QF1 of the #SyedMushtaqAliT20! 👌 👌 #KARvPUN | @mastercardindia Follow the match ▶️ bcci.tv/domestic/syed-… https://t.co/OaECrucM6gDeep Prakash@cdeepprakash#SMAT22 #ShubmanGill scored 126 in 55 balls (11 Fours, 9 Sixes, 229.09 SR) against Karnataka in #QuarterFinal. 36 runs in 13 balls (3 Sixes) against K. Gowtham27 runs in 9 balls (3 Sixes) against J. Suchith#SMAT22 #ShubmanGill scored 126 in 55 balls (11 Fours, 9 Sixes, 229.09 SR) against Karnataka in #QuarterFinal. 36 runs in 13 balls (3 Sixes) against K. Gowtham27 runs in 9 balls (3 Sixes) against J. SuchithAshis Mahato@TheAshisMahatoWhat mind-blowing innings by Shubman Gill 126(55) (4×11)(9×6) . #smat2022What mind-blowing innings by Shubman Gill 126(55) (4×11)(9×6) . #smat2022cricketgag@cricketgagShubman Gill smashes 49 ball 100 in QF vs Karnataka. Nope Gill, we never asked you to prove your place in T20I. #CricketShubman Gill smashes 49 ball 100 in QF vs Karnataka. Nope Gill, we never asked you to prove your place in T20I. #CricketAby Siby@Aby_SibyShubman Gill! What an innings in the quarter final! That too against one of the best bowling attacks in the tournament.126 of just 55 balls with 11 fours and 9 sixes!He was 40 of 27 at one point!Last 28 balls - 86 runs at S/R of 307.14!!!@lal__kal @IndianIdcf @KrishnaKRM5Shubman Gill! What an innings in the quarter final! That too against one of the best bowling attacks in the tournament.126 of just 55 balls with 11 fours and 9 sixes!He was 40 of 27 at one point!Last 28 balls - 86 runs at S/R of 307.14!!!@lal__kal @IndianIdcf @KrishnaKRMswastik@KnighRider_17Shubman gill Eden garden And the love story continues...1Shubman gill 💞 Eden garden And the love story continues...Sarvesh@CricAspectSplendid knock from Shubman Gill ends as he gets dismissed on 126(55), 4x11, 6x9.That is one way to celebrate your maiden T20 callup.What a fabulous knock against one of the favourties of the tournament!#smat2022 #SMAT #CricketTwitterSplendid knock from Shubman Gill ends as he gets dismissed on 126(55), 4x11, 6x9.That is one way to celebrate your maiden T20 callup.What a fabulous knock against one of the favourties of the tournament!#smat2022 #SMAT #CricketTwitterKaushik@CricKaushik_Big innings from Shubman Gill and a opposition like Karnataka which is hot favs to win the championship. Making a statment.61Big innings from Shubman Gill and a opposition like Karnataka which is hot favs to win the championship. Making a statment.Rene Mag (Semi Hiatus)@Magritte24Rene@BCCIdomestic @ShubmanGill @mastercardindia A big slap to everyone who trolled him yesterday for being in t20 squad 🤩1@BCCIdomestic @ShubmanGill @mastercardindia A big slap to everyone who trolled him yesterday for being in t20 squad 🙌🤩Gani@77@Saiganesh77Fabulous Knock From @ShubmanGill 126 runs just 55 balls including 11 fours and 9 sixes with a 229 strike rate .Take a bow #ShubmanGill #SyedMushtaqAliT20 #BCCIFabulous Knock From @ShubmanGill 126 runs just 55 balls including 11 fours and 9 sixes with a 229 strike rate .Take a bow #ShubmanGill #SyedMushtaqAliT20 #BCCIMehran मेहरान 🇮🇳@mehranzaidiUnreal hitting from Shubman Gill.. 126 of 55 balls.. amazing knock #smat20222Unreal hitting from Shubman Gill.. 126 of 55 balls.. amazing knock #smat2022Rohan 🏏@RohantweetssFirst T20 hundred at the Eden GardensClutch player in a knockout gameYou go boy#ShubmanGill349First T20 hundred at the Eden GardensClutch player in a knockout gameYou go boy#ShubmanGill https://t.co/jUrxE2M4rQPrakash Jyoti@Thegreat_PJ30@VerotCholi @ShubmanGill @69popa_ and yet some will say he doesn't deserve a place t20iafter kohli and kl the most technically sound batsman i have ever seen in indian team@VerotCholi @ShubmanGill @69popa_ and yet some will say he doesn't deserve a place t20iafter kohli and kl the most technically sound batsman i have ever seen in indian teamಆದಿತ್ಯ@Adityaaaaa10Yesterday got criticized for getting Maiden T20 call up against NZ ahead of Prithvi Shaw.Today scored a brilliant Ton against Karnataka with the strike rate of 200+!@ShubmanGill made a strong statement that he is here to stayYesterday got criticized for getting Maiden T20 call up against NZ ahead of Prithvi Shaw.Today scored a brilliant Ton against Karnataka with the strike rate of 200+!@ShubmanGill made a strong statement that he is here to stay🔥 https://t.co/7qF2TWrhMAViz@Viz6767Shubman Gill has managed to shut down the entire ICT community in less than 24 hours. Let's see if he can continue this against NZ.2Shubman Gill has managed to shut down the entire ICT community in less than 24 hours. Let's see if he can continue this against NZ.Shubman Gill going from strength to strength over the last 12 monthsA very successful season with the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season set things rolling for Gill in white-ball cricket. He made a strong return to the Indian ODI outfit and staked his claim with successful tours of the Caribbean and Zimbabwe.Following the success in national colors, he also had a successful county stint with Glamorgan as well. His consistency has rewarded him with a maiden call-up to the Indian T20I setup. He is set to feature in the tour of New Zealand with senior batters - Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul being rested.Will the youngster be an all-format player for India in the near future? Let us know what you think.