In the third and final Twenty20 International of the series against New Zealand, Shubman Gill scored his first ODI century.
Shubman Gill, whose maiden century in the T20 format occurred in the third and final T20I of the series against New Zealand, defied the stereotype that he is the”Indian batting’s future.”
Gill reached triple digits for the first time in his career in the shortest format, surpassing his previous record of a double hundred in the one-day international against the Kiwis. In just 54 balls, Gill became the fifth Indian to score a century in a T20I match.
Gill’s score of 126 at the end of his innings is the highest for an Indian in T20 internationals. Virat Kohli previously held the record for the highest Indian T20I score.
In the Asia Cup, Kohli scored an unbeaten 122 runs against Afghanistan. In the match against the Kiwis, Gill beat him.
With the help of 12 fours and seven sixes, Gill continued his excellent form by hitting the New Zealand bowlers all over the Narendra Modi Stadium to score 126 not out in just 63 balls.
But after choosing to bat, India got off to a rough start when Mitchell Santner gave Michael Bracewell the second over.
The off-spinner restored his captain’s faith by getting rid of an out-of-form Ishan Kishan. Who was given an LBW decision with the second ball of the over?
In the following over, the fit Gill hit two boundaries off Lockie Ferguson. Whether it was pick-up hits, drives, or pulls to continue his assault, he was at his most ominous.
Shubman Gill silences critics Gill has recently come under fire for his performances for India in the shortest format.
Gautam Gambhir, a former cricketer for India, had stated that Gill’s “basic game” does not suit the shortest format as much as Shaw’s does, even though someone like Prithvi Shaw was waiting on the bench.
“I think Shubman Gill needs to get better against spin on a wicket that is spinning. He also had difficulties with Bangladesh.
Yes, he has performed admirably in the 50-over format, with five fielders inside and good wickets to bat on. However, you must also improve when the ball begins to spin, grip, and bounce.
On Star Sports, Gambhir stated, “He will be tested, not only against seam but also against spin.”
“He still hasn’t found his feet in the T20 format” when it comes to international cricket. At times, you might have to play at a different tempo.
His fundamental skills are suitable for the 50-over format. T20 cricket was made for Prithvi Shaw’s instinctive and fundamental game.
Shubman Gill’s fundamental game is made for the 50-over format. “Whether he will be able to play all three formats will be determined by how quickly he learns and adjusts to this format,” Gambhir stated.
However, Gill has demonstrated that he can also be a superstar in the shortest format with his performance against New Zealand in Ahmedabad.