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Along with Shubman Gill, all-rounder Washington Sundar also made a wonderful contribution and their partnership took a toll on the Delhi bowlers. Shubman Gill proved today why he is called the next ‘Prince’ of Indian cricket. As a captain, he led the team from the front and played big innings in difficult times.
Shubman Gill-Washington Sundar partnership sets Delhi on fire
New Delhi. When talent and determination meet on the cricket field, records are sure to be broken. A similar scene was seen at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, when the young captain of Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill, not only made a brilliant comeback after his injury, but also destroyed the bowlers of Delhi Capitals with his batting. This innings was not just about the number of runs but was a strong announcement of Gill’s ‘comeback’.
Along with Shubman Gill, all-rounder Washington Sundar also made a wonderful contribution and their partnership took a toll on the Delhi bowlers. Shubman Gill proved today why he is called the next ‘Prince’ of Indian cricket. As a captain, he led the team from the front and played big innings in difficult times. Washington Sundar’s return to form was the icing on the cake for Gujarat.
Beat the hurt, roar with the bat
All eyes were on Shubman Gill, who was out of the field for the last few innings due to injury. Critics were raising questions whether he would be able to return in the same old style? Gill answered all those questions with his bat. He played a captaincy inning of 70 runs in just 45 balls. There was both delicacy and aggression in his innings. Batting at a strike rate of 155, he hit shots in every corner of the field. During his innings, Gill hit 5 sixes and 4 fours.
Jugalbandi of ‘hundreds’ with Washington Sundar
The most exciting turn of the match came when Shubman Gill and Washington Sundar came to the crease together. Both the young players scored such runs in the heat of Delhi that the opposition captain looked helpless. There was a huge partnership of 104 runs in 60 balls between Gill and Sundar. This partnership not only supported the innings but also led Gujarat towards a big score. Sundar also supported Gill very well and made his bat shine and scored a brilliant half-century. Sundar’s timing can be gauged from the fact that he scored 55 runs in 32 balls at a strike rate of 171, which included 6 fours and 2 sixes.
Thanks to these two brilliant innings, Gujarat Titans crossed the 200-run mark in the stipulated 20 overs. The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch, which usually favors spinners, was abuzz with shots from Gill and Sundar today.
