Shubman Gill departs vs Australia (Source:@cricketcomau,x.com)
Mitchell Starc produced a moment of pure brilliance with the ball, as his stunning delivery sent Shubman Gill back to the pavilion, that left India in deep trouble on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against Australia at Adelaide Oval. The left-arm seamers sheer class was on full display as he delivered a peach of a ball that sent Gill’s middle stump cartwheeling.
Having lost their openers early, India’s hopes rested on Shubman Gill to provide some stability. However, in the 18th over of India’s second innings, Starc struck with a delivery that left the Indian player in disbelief.
Mitchell Starc's Stellar Delivery Stuns Shubman Gill
Mitchell Starc has been in fine form throughout the series, bowled a full delivery on the off and middle stumps the deceived Gill’s drive and left him completely undone. He was completely outplayed by the late inward movement, which took him by surprise.
As the ball snuck through the inside edge, it shattered his middle stump, sending it flying and reducing India to four down. It was a moment of magic from Starc that left the young Indian opener unable to recover his shape.
With Gill’s wicket, India found themselves in even deeper trouble, with the top order in tatters. It is becoming increasingly apparent that the Australian bowlers have dominated the Indian team, leaving them in a precarious position.
Alongside Shubman Gill, India’s other top-order batsmen have failed to make any significant contributions, with both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli already back in the dressing room.