Throwback To When Shubman Gill Smashed 208 Against New Zealand
Shubamn Gill 208 runs off 149 balls vs New Zealand [x.com]
On this day, the 18th of January 2023, Shubman Gill etched his name in the annals of Indian cricket history with a breathtaking display of batting prowess. The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad witnessed a masterclass as Gill, the right-hand opening batsman, orchestrated a symphony of strokes to amass a staggering 208 runs against New Zealand in the first ODI of the three-match series.
Facing 149 deliveries, Gill's innings comprised a spectacle of 19 boundaries and 9 towering sixes, crafting a innings with a strike rate of 139.59. This monumental knock not only propelled India to a commanding total of 349 but also etched Shubman Gill's name as the fastest Indian cricketer to reach the milestone of 1,000 ODI runs.
As the New Zealand innings unfolded, it seemed India had the match well in control with the Kiwis stumbling at 131/6 in the 28th over. However, Michael Bracewell had other plans, launching a spectacular counter-attack by scoring 140 runs in just 78 balls. Despite Bracewell's heroics, India managed to secure a hard-fought victory.
Gill's historic innings didn't just break records; it rewrote the narrative of Indian cricket. He became the fifth Indian batsman to achieve the elusive double-century in ODIs, joining the elite company of Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma, and Ishan Kishan.
Moreover, Gill's 208 marked the highest individual score by an Indian against New Zealand in ODIs, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's previous record of 186 set at the same venue in 1999.
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