Indian batter Shubman Gill joined an elite record of openers from the nation to stay not out on the nineties through the third and remaining ODI match in opposition to West Indies on Wednesday.
Gill was unbeaten on 98, enjoying a run-a-ball innings as India was left stranded at 225/3 after rain showers interrupted the play at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad.
Shubman Gill missed effectively deserved hundred
It was the second time within the day when the rain halted the play, nonetheless, the play returned on the expense of the remainder of the Indian innings discarded.
That meant Shubman Gill must wait for an additional second to attain his maiden ODI century with the Indian opener falling two runs wanting the landmark.
Gill hit seven fours and two sixes in the middle of his highest particular person rating in ODI cricket. He joined the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag, Shikhar Dhawan and Kris Srikkanth to stay not out within the nineties.
Checklist of Indian openers unbeaten within the 90s in ODIs
Kris Srikkanth – 93* vs Australia, 1985, Melbourne
Sunil Gavaskar – 92* vs Australia, 1986, Sydney
Sachin Tendulkar – 96* vs Sri Lanka, 2009, Cuttack
Virender Sehwag – 99* vs Sri Lanka, 2010, Dambulla
Shikhar Dhawan – 97* vs England, 2014, Birmingham
Shubman Gill – 98* vs West Indies, 2022, Trinidad
Was not beneath my management: Shubman Gill
“Hoped to get 100, however that (rain) was not beneath my management. Was very disillusioned with how I bought out within the first two ODIs. I attempted to play in line with the ball and let my instincts take over. I wished just one extra over, hoped for that. The wicket performed fantastically in all three video games. The ball was gripping a bit after 30 overs. Pleased with my efficiency,” Gill, who was awarded participant of the match, mentioned within the post-match presentation ceremony.
Gill completed the collection with essentially the most runs between the 2 groups – 205 runs at a mean of 102.50. India bowled out the hosts for 137 in 26 overs.
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