WATCH: Shubman Gill’s sensational diving catch ends Sikandar Raza’s knock; pave way to clean sweep

WATCH: Shubman Gill’s sensational diving catch ends Sikandar Raza’s knock; pave way to clean sweep

Shubman Gill dismissed Sikandar Raza

India had almost lost the third ODI against Zimbabwe on Monday, August 22 at the Harare Sports Clun in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwean batter Sikandar Raza’s show almost denied India its clean sweep of the host had not Shubman Gill’s diving catch ended his knock to help India win match by 13 runs.

This happened in the 49th over, when Zimbabwe were chasing 290 and Raza had scored 115 runs that included nine boundaries and three sixes to score but he failed to be the hero of his team. Shardul Thakur in the 48.4 over trapped him to the disbelief of Zimbabwean team and fans. A stunnings inning came to end when Thakur’s ball made Raza failed to get the elevation he wanted and it went flat towards long on. Gill dived forward and grabbed it.

Watch the video below:

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Shubman Gill scored his maiden ton

Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill dismissed Sikandar Raza

Shubman Gill‘s long wait had finally ended when he scored his maiden ton in international cricket. Several times, he has missed the opportunity to score century even after getting past 80 or 90 runs. But in this match, he played 97 balls and scored 130 runs that also included 15 fours and a six.

“I was just trying to minimise my dot ball percentage. I tried to hit the gaps as much as possible. When I went in, there were a couple of bowlers bowling good. It was crucial to get through that. Once we were settled, we knew we could attack. The bat was pretty good. That’s why I changed it after my 50, I wanted to save it,” said Shubman Gill after receiving his Player of the Match trophy.

“Definitely special (on hitting his maiden international ton). (Playing in this team) It feels great, great bunch of players. Feels good when you are with the same bunch. My father has been my primary coach. I got a schooling after I got out in the second ODI, so I dedicate this to him,” Gill added.

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