Shubman Gill answered his critics in style, making a stunning century in the second innings of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. This was Gill’s fifth Test century, and it came at a critical time when his status in the team was called into question.
Gill was under immense pressure after failing in the first innings, when he was removed for a duck. Many commentators questioned his Test cricket average of 35, which is lower than his excellent ODI average of 58.
The criticism did not end there. Gill was even referred to as a “flat-track bully” on social media, raising discussions about his effectiveness in the longer format. The child remained focused and determined to prove his detractors wrong.
Gill’s century highlighted his mental toughness and ability to produce under duress. He exhibited his flexibility, playing both pace and spin with style. The Bangladesh bowlers were left stunned by his innings that were filled with great pulls, cutters, and drives.
While Gill was on the way to his century, social media was buzzing about this talented batsman. His determination and technique were appreciated by fans as well as cricket experts, who described him as one of the best upcoming batters in India.
Not only has Gill’s century silenced his critics, but it has also fortified his case for a spot in the long-term Indian test squad. As he becomes more experienced and confident, cricket aficionados in India can expect more fantastic innings from this magnificent young batsman.
Twitter Social Media Reacts to Shubman Gill’s Stunning Hundred:
HUNDRED FOR SHUBMAN GILL. 🌟
– 5th Test hundred for Gill, he is turning into Mr Consistent at number 3 in Tests, incredible knock and a huge confidence boost for the big Test season. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/h0fWeMqGgY
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 21, 2024
Bhikaristan be like :- Hum nahi mante Paijaan 😭😭😭
Dream for Suvar Hazam 🤣🤣🤣🤣#INDvsBAN #Kohli #Gill #RishabhPant #ShubmanGill #WTC25 #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/kzKS4h3DzW— Prakash Bhujang (@BhujangPrakash) September 21, 2024
Most Hundreds for India in WTC history:
Rohit Sharma – 9
Shubman Gill – 5*#ICC #BCCI #RohitSharma𓃵 #ViratKohli𓃵 #GOAT𓃵 #indvsbangladesh #GautamGambhir #AjitAgarkar #CricketTwitter #KLRahul #RishabhPant #IshanKishan #ShubmanGill #SanjuSamson #gill pic.twitter.com/TcrpYg5NyT— CricBrief (@CricBrief2005) September 21, 2024
Shubman Gill scored the fifth century of his Test career.💯🔥#ShubmanGill #Gill #TestCricket #RishabhPant #Pant #TeamIndia #indvsbangladesh #INDvBAN #KLRahul pic.twitter.com/TxrHX7ANMd
— Cricket Gaurav (@GauravCricket16) September 21, 2024
Congratulations on your well deserved century SHUBMAN GILL.your passion, perseverance, and talent have truly inspired us all.
Many more to come idol♥️.#gill #ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/JYCuplBsT4
— Avinash.77 (@Shubman_Abhi_77) September 21, 2024
Shubman Gill back in the form with 5th test century, Thats his 12th in international cricket at the age of just 25 👏
He is owner of Bangladesh, Last 3 match 3 century against them (2 in test 1 in ODI) 🔥#INDvBAN #INDvsBAN #ShubmanGill #RishabhPant #Pant #Gill pic.twitter.com/aazE2kcNK1
— Shivam Dubey (@ShivamDubey45) September 21, 2024
By the third day, Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan were the first to take up the match against India in pursuit of 515 runs. Nevertheless, the Indian bowlers have made attempts to grab some quick scalps and finish the match fast. It was on day three of the 1st Test between India and Bangladesh that India declared their innings at 287/4.
For the visitors to win this game, they need 515 more runs. The main architects of India’s innings were Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, who both scored sensational centuries. Pant got 109 runs while Gill had 119*.
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