Shubman Gill’s maiden ODI ton took India to 289 for 8 in the third and final ODI against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on Monday (August 22). Gill, who hit 15 fours and a six in 130 off 97 balls, also recorded the highest individual ODI score by an Indian in Zimbabwe and was involved in a 140-run third-wicket stand with Ishan Kishan (50), helping India Helped to make a post. Challenging total. Brad Evans (5-54) was the bowlers’ choice for Zimbabwe, hitting his first six.
Gill came to the crease in the middle of the dismissals of the Indian openers, but the 22-year-old did not feel any pressure, playing his shots with great confidence to help India make good progress.
While he scored a 51-ball fifty, Gill galloped to three points as he completed his century in 81 balls
Kishan was at one point 9 for 21 before he even started looking for the fence, completing his second ODI half-century off 61 balls. 3 reviewed to reverse the leg-before decision and was soon back in the shack by Deepak Hooda.
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But, as before, Gill’s dismissal did not affect the batting as he continued his impressive stroke-making performance. Akshar Patel stayed briefly, failing in his attempt to hit Victor Nyuchi at long-off.
However, Rahul got off to a quiet start at the other end, which took him time to settle down.
India went without a boundary for seven overs before Dhawan hit a boundary at the slip cordon.
Evans also dismissed Dhawan after a while. The left-hander got the lead to score 40 runs before Gill took over and took India to a decent total.
Brief Scores: India 289/8 in 50 overs (Shubman Gill 130, Ishan Kishan 50, Shikhar Dhawan 40; Brad Evans 5-54) vs Zimbabwe.
