on Wednesday, Shubman Gill Entered an exclusive club of double centuries in ODIs. With the help of Gill’s brilliant 208, India defeated New Zealand by 12 runs in the first one-day international played in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Michael Bracewell, Chasing 350, India were cruising to victory with New Zealand in deep trouble at 131-6 after opener Gill scored only his 10th double century in ODI history.
India captain Rohit Sharma said, “Great to watch Gill bat, clean striking and no aerial shots.
After the victory, the Indian team celebrated Gill’s feat in a special way.
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double the party #TeamIndia members describe @shubmangillIncredible double ton in Hyderabad, in its own style #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/UTf7oOJds4– BCCI (@BCCI) January 19, 2023
Talking about the match, all-rounder Bracewell responded by scoring 140 runs in 78 balls before falling in the final over when he was pinned leg before wicket. Shardul Thakur,
Rohit said, “To be honest, the way Bracewell was batting, we knew it would be a challenge.”
Disciplined opening spell by India’s fast bowlers Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj New Zealand were restricted before late fireworks from Bracewell gave them hope of a sensational victory. The New Zealand captain said, “Bracewell’s innings was fantastic. The situation of the game and then to play an innings like that … to put us in that position was fantastic.” Tom Latham, Not being able to cross the border is disappointing.”
finn allen Made a quick 40 at the top of the order but New Zealand suffered a heavy defeat when Siraj removed Latham for the sixth wicket.
Bracewell then joined the left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner, who scored 57 off 45 balls as part of a brilliant 162-run partnership before falling to Siraj. Bracewell hit 12 fours and 10 sixes but ended on the losing side as Siraj was the pick of the Indian bowlers with figures of 4-46.
Earlier, the 23-year-old Gill’s 149-ball innings studded with 19 fours and nine sixes helped India post a massive 349-8. Rohit 34 more Virat Kohli scoring just eight runs soon after being bowled by Santner.
Ishan KishanGot out cheaply after scoring 210 against Bangladesh last month loki ferguson But Gill got timely support Suryakumar Yadav (31) and hardik pandya (28). He hit Ferguson for three consecutive sixes to complete his double hundred before being dismissed at deep mid-wicket in the final over.
Gill said, “I was not thinking about 200 before hitting sixes in the (49th) over. That’s when I realized that I can double.”
“I wouldn’t call it a ‘wow’ feeling, but it feels good when the ball goes off the bat, just like you want to. There’s definitely a sense of satisfaction. It sinks in very well, it’s certainly one of those One of the things.” Like what dreams are made of.”
with AFP inputs
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