During a thrilling T20I clash against Australia at Hobart’s Bellerive Oval, India’s vice-captain Shubman Gill showcased impressive form. However, his promising start was abruptly ended by a sharp delivery from Australian pacer Nathan Ellis.
Gill displayed remarkable composure and excellent timing, confidently rotating the strike. He delivered one of the innings’ most memorable shots, a magnificent flick off Ellis’s pads that sent the ball soaring over mid-wicket for a stunning boundary. This elegant stroke immediately caught the attention of Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter, Sara Tendulkar, who was seen beaming from the stands. Her joyful reaction was captured by the cameras, becoming an instant fan favorite.
However, Gill’s brilliant start was short-lived. On the very next ball, Ellis delivered a perfect full-length delivery, aimed precisely at the stumps. Gill attempted to flick it away but was slightly late in getting his bat down. The ball straightened subtly after pitching, skillfully beating his inside edge and crashing directly into the leg stump. The ball-tracker confirmed a textbook dismissal, cleanly ending his brief yet impactful innings.
Meanwhile, the Indian cricketers were also spotted relaxing in Hobart as they prepared for their T20I clash against Australia.
Despite his fluent strokeplay, Gill only managed one boundary during his brief stay at the crease. This performance continues a pattern of modest form in T20Is since the Asia Cup 2025. In his last 10 innings, he has accumulated 184 runs, averaging 23, with a strike rate of 146 and a highest score of 47. While he has shown glimpses of brilliance, Gill is still striving to convert his promising starts into significant scores.
In the earlier part of the match, Australia set a challenging target of 186/6, largely propelled by explosive batting from Tim David, who smashed 74 runs off just 38 balls, and Marcus Stoinis, contributing 64 off 39 deliveries. India’s bowling efforts were led by Arshdeep Singh, who impressed with figures of 3 for 35, and Varun Chakaravarthy, who took 2 for 33. Arshdeep and Jasprit Bumrah concluded the innings expertly, conceding a mere 16 runs in the final two overs.