IND vs BAN: Shubman Gill rocks Dhoni's fort, scores fifth Test century of his career

Shubman Gill has played a brilliant innings in the test match being played in Chennai and scored a century against Bangladesh. Gill left behind the failure of the first innings and batted sensibly in the second innings and strengthened the team along with Pant. There was a partnership of 167 runs between Pant and Gill. Both batsmen scored centuries.

Ankush Pandey Ankush Pandey
Sep 21, 2024 - 07:32 Updated: Oct 1, 2024 - 14:01
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IND vs BAN: Shubman Gill rocks Dhoni's fort, scores fifth Test century of his career
IND vs BAN: Shubman Gill rocks Dhoni's fort, scores fifth Test century of his career

India's young batsman Shubman Gill has batted brilliantly at Chennai's Chepauk Stadium and scored a century against Bangladesh. Gill completed his century in the second session on Saturday, the third day. This is the fifth century of this right-handed batsman.

Gill, who returned to the pavilion without opening the account in the first innings, played a sensible innings in the second innings. After the departure of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Gill took responsibility and along with Rishabh Pant brought the team to a strong position. Gill scored this century at Chennai's Chepauk, which is called the second home of former India captain MS Dhoni. Dhoni plays for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.

Show your attitude with class

Pant and Gill shared a 167-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Pant also scored a century in this innings. Together, the two took Team India's lead beyond 400. During this, Gill also showed his excellent class batting and hit beautiful shots. He also hit long shots when he got the chance. Gill faced 161 balls. He hit nine fours and three sixes till he completed his century.

Bat worked in the second innings

This is Gill's third century in the last five Test matches, out of which he has scored two centuries in the second innings. Gill's bat works well in the second innings. If we look at the last five Test matches, Gill has scored more than 50 runs in the second innings four times. On one occasion, he did not get a chance to bat. This shows that Gill's bat is working well in the second innings.