[Watch] Shubman Gill Treats Tim Southee Like Spinner With A Gorgeous Step Out Six

Shubman Gill thrashed Tim Southee for a maximum during the second IND vs NZ Test [Source: Screen Grab from @JioCinema/x.com]

India is playing against New Zealand in the second Test match of the three-match series at the MCA Stadium in Pune. After bundling out the visitors for a moderate total in the first innings, the Indian team is looking to take a sizeable lead and put the team under pressure. 

The home team finished Day 1 on 16/1. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill started Day 2 and looked dynamic in the middle. The two batters manoeuvred the Kiwi bowlers nicely, adding momentum to the inning progression. 

Shubman Gill Hit An Elegant Six Against Tim Southee

On the third delivery of the 17th over, Shubman Gill took the attack to Tim Southee. The New Zealand pacer bowled a full delivery a touch outside the off stump. The right-handed batter charged down the track and lofted the ball over the long-off fence for a maximum.

Gill's shot displayed the batter's elegance and brilliance. He treated the veteran Kiwi bowler like a spinner and demonstrated his class. However, his innings did not last long after that. Gill was dismissed for 30 off 72 by Mitchell Santner.

New Zealand were restricted to a moderate total by Indian bowlers

Before this, the visitors won the toss on Day 1 and batted first. They steadily started their knock, but the Indian spinners halted their progress. Washington Sundar was the star with the ball for the Indian team. The off-spinner picked up seven wickets for 59 runs in his 23.1 overs. Devon Conway led the New Zealand batting effort, who played a sparkling knock of 76 runs from 141 deliveries.

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