IND vs WI: "Shubman Gill Looked Good Today And In Total Control" - Irfan Pathan
Published - 13 Aug 2023, 01:17 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 09:39 AM
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Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan expressed delight with the Hardik Pandya-led team???s dominant performance in the fourth T20I against the West Indies. Irfan Pathan lauded young opener Shubman Gill, saying that he seemed to be in control throughout the match.
Shubman Gill showcased exceptional batting form during the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). However, the right-handed batter struggled to reproduce his performance against the Men in Maroon. He registered low scores in both red-ball and white-ball matches.
They Would Have Crossed 200 Easily ??? Irfan Pathan
After the Men in Blue???s 9-wicket victory, Irfan Pathan stated that India could have chased down even 200 runs with their aggressive approach against the new ball.
???Team India on a flat pitch had a different strategy while bowling at least with the new ball and the way they chased it looked like they would have crossed 200 easily. Well done boys,??? Pathan tweeted.
Team india on a flat pitch had a different strategy while bowling at least with the new ball & The way they chased it looked like they would have crossed 200 easily. Well done boys ? ??
Shubman Gill Looked Good Today ??? Irfan Pathan
A user commented on Irfan Pathan???s post, highlighting that Hardik Pandya didn???t bowl in the match and Gill scored another 50 on a flat track. The former Indian all-rounder delivered a fitting response to the user on the microblogging platform.
???Gill looked good today and in total control,??? he replied.
Gill looked good today and in total control.
India Comfortably Chased Down The Target
Earlier, the Rovman Powell-led team put up a total of 178 runs after opting to bat first. Shai Hope (45 off 29) and Shimron Hetmyer (61 off 39) contributed crucial runs to the team. Arshdeep Singh picked up three wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav grabbed two scalps.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill added a record-breaking 165-run partnership for the first wicket. Gill scored 77 runs off 47 balls before being dismissed by Romario Shepherd. The visitors comfortably achieved the target with nine wickets in hand and 18 balls to spare.
The Men in Blue will take on the West Indies in the series decider at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Florida on Sunday, August 13.
