Asia Cup: Gill’s ton in vain as Bangladesh snatch consolation win
Opener Shubman Gill (121) stood tall, slamming his 5th ODI century against a spin-heavy Bangladeshi attack that made the other Indian batters dance to their tunes.
Opener Shubman Gill (121) stood tall, slamming his 5th ODI century against a spin-heavy Bangladeshi attack that made the other Indian batters dance to their tunes.
Rain played spoilsport as the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2023 Super Four encounter between India and Pakistan at R Premadasa…
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill began their innings on a quick pace and targeted Mitchell Starc to find boundaries on a consistent basis.
Virat (166*) played a breathtaking knock while Gill (116) played a scintillating knock to present a strong case for himself as Rohit Sharma's batting partner for the upcoming World Cup.
Bangladesh are now expecting some charisma from their star all rounder Shakib Al Hasan who’s still standing on the crease.
Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav entertained the crowd with some scintillating stroke-play on a pitch that was aiding fast bowlers. Suryakumar hit three glorious sixes in his unbeaten 25-ball 34, while Gill was crisp in his timing and placement of shots to be 45 not out off 42 deliveries.
Ricky Ponting also said on Monday that he is looking forward to work with Rishabh Pant at Delhi Capitals, where the former Australian captain is a mentor.
Shubhman Gill, who opened the Punjab innings, was adjudged caught behind off Delhi medium-pacer Subodh Bhati by umpire Mohammed Rafi.
Notably, the 19-year-old has not been picked for the Indian squad for the West Indies tour beginning 3 August.
