Axar praised Gill’s batting and termed it the biggest
India’s attempt to challenge themselves by batting first in the inconsistent third ODI at Harare Sports Club almost backfired when Sikandar Raza hit a 95-ball 115. The hosts could not overhaul India’s total of 289, eventually falling. Less than 13 runs, but Axar Patel admitted that he scared the visitors.
After India’s victory, Axar said, ‘We had discussed in the team meeting that if we win the toss, we will bat first. “Some people are going for the Asia Cup didn’t have enough batting practice. So it was a challenge.
He said, ‘We had scored a good score. When a few wickets fell, we felt had again. But the way Sikandar Raza batted in the last could take the team over the line. But we backed our plan and won’t rest till the end – whether wickets fall or not us
“The bowlers were executing their plans. The way we were executing the plans. It was positive to see.”
Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul put on a 63-run partnership for the first wicket and Gill held India’s innings together almost till the end
After 3 Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul put on a 63-run partnership for the first wicket, Gill held India’s innings together almost to the end. After sharing a 140-run stand for the third wicket with Ishan Kishan – who hit a half-century – Gill took charge of the scoring as wickets kept falling from the other end. His 97-ball 130 included 15 fours and a six before he was at long off in the 50th over.
In nine ODIs so far, Gill has scored 499 runs at an average of 71.28, ensuring two back-to-back Player of the Series awards against West Indies and Zimbabwe, where he scored 205 and 245 runs respectively.
According to Axar, his run-off form is positive for India emerging from the series.”He said. He spins well, rotates the strike, and even plays and reverse sweeps.
