[Watch] Ecstatic Sara Tendulkar Celebrates As Shubman Gill Hammers Lockie Ferguson

Shubman Gill in action [AP]

Riding on openers' fireworks, India got off to a flying start in the all-important World Cup semifinal against New Zealand in Mumbai. While Rohit Sharma went berserk right from the word go, Shubman Gill took some time before unleashing his beast mode in the knockout fixture. 

After Rohit got out for an exceptional 29-ball 47, Gill took the charge, attacking the Kiwis with a flurry of boundaries. He took a particular liking for ace speedster Lockie Ferguson, smashing him for two fabulous boundaries in the tenth over. 

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Kane Williamson's decision to bring Ferguson into the attack backfired badly on the BlackCaps, as Gill started the over with a glorious pull shot for four. After playing a dot ball, the Indian batting sensation dispatched the third ball into the fence, collecting nine runs in the over. 

On Gill's fireworks, his rumoured girlfriend Sara Tendulkar was ecstatic, as she clapped to appreciate the Indian batting star. 

After Rohit's departure, legendary batter Virat Kohli joined the middle to steady the ship alongside Gill. As of writing, the hosts have set the tone for a gigantic total, placed at 103 for one in only 12.4 overs, with Gill and Kohli batting on 49* and 5*, respectively. 

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