Gill Shines in IND vs AUS Pink Ball Test
Shubman Gill, back from a thumb injury, played his first match of the five-Test series. He quickly steadied the Indian innings. Starc took a wicket with his first ball. He became the joint-most successful bowler to do this in Test cricket (three times). He appeared dominant early on. But Gill was unshaken.
Facing Starc’s fiery bowling, Gill was careful at first. He then hit a boundary past gully to open his account. A moment later, he showed his class. He struck a perfectly timed drive past mid-off for another four.
Watch Gill’s exquisite boundaries against Starc here.
Gill’s Preparation: A Key to Success
Gill’s performance extends his hot form from a warm-up against the Australia PM XI. In that match, the young batter was India’s top scorer. He hit an unbeaten 50 before retiring to let others bat.
Gill’s last innings on Australian soil was a 91-run knock at the Gabba in 2021. It was key to India’s historic series victory. He has thrived in tough conditions again. This silenced critics who doubted his readiness for the Test series.
What a way to get off the mark! 🤩
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 6, 2024
Current Match Update
At the time of writing, India are 30/1 after 10 overs. Shubman Gill remains unbeaten on 19 off 29 balls, including four elegant boundaries. The young opener’s resilience has set the tone for India’s reply in this pivotal pink-ball Test.
In the IND vs AUS Pink Ball Test, Shubman Gill dazzled. He dominated Mitchell Starc with stunning boundaries. Read the full match update here.
