Zimbabwe vs India | Was simply attempting to minimise my dot ball share: Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill revealed that he was attempting to reduce the dot ball share whereas batting as he scored his maiden ODI hundred within the third match towards Zimbabwe.

Gill’s maiden hundred helped India safe the win within the third ODI (Courtesy: AP)

HIGHLIGHTSGill scored his maiden hundred as India secured a clear sweep towards ZimbabweThe 22-year-old opened up taking part in with the present group of gamersGill devoted his first hundred to his father

India’s Shubman Gill stated he was attempting to reduce the dot ball share throughout the third ODI as he scored his maiden hundred within the 50-over format.

Gill introduced up an impressive 130 off simply 97 balls as India notched up a rating of 289 runs of their allotted 50 overs. The Zimbabwean chase did not get off to the very best of begins however Sean Williams stabilized the innings with a well-compiled 45 runs. Williams’ wicket did hamper the momentum however Sikandar Raza saved the followers on the sting of their seats with a superb 115 and he obtained assist from Brad Evans.

Ultimately, Raza could not get Zimbabwe over the road as they have been bundled out for 276, handing India a 13-run win.

Speaking on the post-match presentation, as quoted by Cricbuzz, Gill stated that he was attempting to reduce the dot ball share throughout his knock and tried to search out the gaps as a lot as attainable.

He additionally stated that a few the Zimbabwean bowlers have been going effectively on the time he entered the crease and it was necessary to see off that part.

“I was just trying to minimise my dot ball percentage. I tried to hit the gaps as much as possible. When I went in, there were a couple of bowlers bowling good. It was crucial to get through that. Once we were settled, we knew we could attack. The bat was pretty good. That’s why I changed it after my 50, I wanted to save it,” stated Gill.

Talking about his maiden ton, the 22-year-old stated it was a particular knock.

“Definitely special,” stated Gill.

The younger batter additionally opened up about taking part in with the group and stated it felt nice taking part in with the group. Gill additionally revealed that his father gave him a education after he received out within the second ODI and devoted his hundred to him.

It feels nice, nice bunch of gamers. Feels good when you find yourself with the identical bunch. My father has been my major coach. I received a education after I received out within the second ODI, so I dedicate this to him,” stated Gill.

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