Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill. Pic Credits: Twitter.

The 2nd ODI between India and New Zealand was washed out due to incessant rain. New Zealand had won the toss and opted to bowl first. Shubman Gill continued his good run as he smashed an unbeaten knock of 45 runs in 42 balls where he struck 4 fours and 1 six and this time he was playing fearlessly.

New Zealand once again include James Neesham in the playing 11 and persisted with the spin-bowling all-rounder Michael Bracewell.  The skipper Kane Williamson was a bit worried as Suryakumar Yadav unleashed attack as he was promoted to the No.3 position as he scored a quickfire knock of 34 runs in 25 balls which included 2 fours and 3 sixes.

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Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill
Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill. Pic Credits: Twitter.

Ashish Nehra on Shubman Gill

Ashish Nehra was having an interaction with Amazon Prime Video and was asked about Shubman Gill.

“Shubman Gill is one guy who is going to give you big hundreds in 50-overs and Test cricket. He is someone who plays according to the situation and conditions and that’s what he has been doing here as well,” said Ashish Nehra

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Ashish Nehra
Ashish Nehra (Image Credit: Twitter)

“Before rain, he had a different mindset and after the break, when Suryakumar Yadav was batting gloriously, he (Gill) had a different mindset because he has all these gears. He is one of the shining lights.

“There are too many names – Prithvi Shaw, Ruturaj Gaikwad – but Shubman Gill is right up there and there is no doubt about that,” he added.

Crucial Match for New Zealand

New Zealand Cricket Team is on a winning streak of 13 matches and would be keen to keep the winning run continue. The Black Caps would be hoping that the openers give the team a solid start. There would be eyes on Finn Allen who is known for his striking ability.

Finn Allen
Finn Allen. (Pic Credits: Twitter/ICC)

India on the other side has a tough decision to make as dropping Sanju Samson frequently won’t send a good message to the player. The management can play Shardul Thakur as a batter as he can play handy cameos for the team.

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