India’s star batter Shubman Gill has disappointed once again in the ICC finals for India as he failed to deliver a standout performance. In the final match of the Champions Trophy between India and New Zealand, Shubman Gill opened the innings for India but managed to score only 31 runs off 50 balls with just one boundary before losing his wicket to New Zealand’s captain Mitchell Santner. The drought continues for Gill in ICC finals as he has yet to perform exceptionally for India in these crucial matches.
Shubman Gill vs Australia in 2023 World Cup
In 2023, Shubman Gill played his first ICC 50-over final in the Cricket World Cup final against Australia. Gill failed to make an impact in that match too. When India was batting first, he was out in the 5th over, scoring only four runs off 7 balls, with Mitchell Starc taking his wicket.
Shubman Gill in ICC WTC Finals
Shubman Gill has played two ICC World Test Championship (WTC) finals so far. In the first final in 2021, Gill scored 28 runs in the first innings and 8 runs in the second innings, losing his wickets to Neil Wagner and Tim Southee. In 2023 against Australia in the WTC final, he managed to score 13 runs in the first innings and then 18 runs in the second innings.
Wake-Up call for Shubman
This is a wake-up call for Shubman Gill as he needs to perform in crucial situations like finals for India. Since he is the vice-captain of India currently, he has more responsibilities on his shoulders now. Cricket fans, pundits, and team members expect him to succeed some of the great players in Indian cricket and shine in his role.
