Champions Trophy: Shubman Gill Describes His Unforgettable Innings
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Synopsis
Shubman Gill's unbeaten 101 helps India secure a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy, marking a significant milestone in his career. Reflecting on his innings, Gill describes it as one of his most satisfying performances, showcasing his resilience and adaptability on a challenging pitch.
Key Takeaways
- Shubman Gill scored his first Champions Trophy century.
- His unbeaten 101 was crucial for India’s win.
- He faced challenges from Bangladesh’s bowlers.
- Gill's innings included nine fours and two sixes.
- He emphasized the importance of adapting to conditions.
Dubai, Feb 20 (NationPress) Following his remarkable performance, which included his eighth ODI century and first in the Champions Trophy, vice-captain Shubman Gill reflected on his unbeaten score of 101 in India’s six-wicket triumph over Bangladesh, stating that it is undoubtedly one of his most fulfilling innings to date.
While chasing a target of 229 at the Dubai International Stadium, Gill's knock of 101 off 129 deliveries, featuring nine fours and two sixes, was pivotal in maintaining India’s momentum after the early dismissals of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and Axar Patel.
Although it was his slowest ODI century, it was crucial for India as they prepared for their upcoming clash against Pakistan on Sunday, especially after facing a stern test from Bangladesh’s bowlers on a sluggish pitch devoid of dew.
“It’s definitely one of the most fulfilling innings I have played, and my first century in ICC events. I am very pleased and happy with my performance. When Rohit bhai and I went out, we realized that cutting the ball was challenging since the balls outside the off-stump weren’t coming onto the bat smoothly,” Gill remarked after the match.
“I decided to use my feet against the fast bowlers and attempted to play over the circle. When the spinners came on, Virat bhai and I discussed that scoring singles off the front foot was tough, so we aimed to score off the back foot,” he added.
During a challenging phase, Gill, currently the top-ranked ODI batter, held firm to establish an unbroken 87-run partnership for the fifth wicket with KL Rahul, who contributed a composed 41 not out. “Hitting down the ground is not easy, so we focused on rotating the strike. There was a bit of pressure at one point,” he explained.
“The message from outside was that I needed to bat till the end, and I focused on that. The first six gave me a significant boost, and the second one brought me closer to my hundred, making both very satisfying,” Gill concluded.
