India’s opening batter Shubman Gill hit the sweet spot against Sri Lanka in the ongoing World Cup 2023 game at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The right-handed batsman took time to get accustomed to the conditions and once he got into the groove, there was literally stopping him as he took the bowling attack to the cleaners, courtesy of his fearless brand of cricket.
Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli stitched together an 189-run partnership for the second wicket before Gill was dismissed in an unlucky manner. Shubman Gill who was batting on 92 cheekily attempted to nudge the ball over the third man for a certain boundary off Dilshan Madushanka’s delivery. Nevertheless, the left-arm fast-medium bowler took the pace off, which confused Gill at the last second.
Sara Tendulkar reacts after Shubman Gill misses his century by 8 runs
Shubman Gill ended up hitting the ball towards Kusal Mendis as the wicketkeeper took an easy catch. Soon after he missed out on a well-deserved century by 8 runs, Sara Tendulkar was in total disbelief as she gave a shocking reaction. However, just as when Shubman Gill made his way back to the dressing room, Sara Tendulkar was seen giving a standing ovation and the video clip of the same spread like wildfire on social media.
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Sara Tendulkar reactions after Shubman Gill missed a century #INDvSLpic.twitter.com/dttEoMWv8o
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Shubman Gill composed his innings with the help of 11 fours and 2 hits over the fence at a strike rate of 100. Apart from him, Virat Kohli played superbly well as he chipped in with 88 including 11 fours. Shreyas Iyer took his batting to the next level as he scored 82 off 56 balls including 3 fours and 6 sixes. Ravindra Jadeja scored some useful runs down the order as he mustered 35 off 24 balls including 1 four and 1 six.
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In the end, Team India set up a total of 357/8 in their allotted quota of 50 overs. Dilshan Madushanka was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka as he registered a five-wicket haul against India. The left-arm medium-fast bowler recorded 5/80 in his full quota of 10 overs.