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The match number six of the Asia Cup 2023 saw India taking on Bangladesh in a dead rubber as the outcome of this match would not affect the final which will be played on Sunday. In the match, the India team were given a target of 266 runs to win against a spin-friendly wicket. It is to be considered that it is a tailor-made situation for Bangladeshi bowlers at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium.
After a poor start to the chase, Shubman Gill showcased his prowess by notching up his fifth century in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). The 24-year-old displayed remarkable composure, striking six boundaries and clearing the ropes four times on his way to the century. It took him 117 deliveries to achieve this milestone. Along with that, in the process, he also surpassed 1000 runs in the ODI format for the calendar year 2023.
Gill took on the role of anchoring India's innings as an opener. The star India batter steadied the ship even as wickets fell at the other end. But after playing a gritty knock of 121 runs off 133 deliveries courtesy of eight boundaries and five monstrous sixes. However, the star India batter would have expected to get India over the lines but unfortunately perished to a consistent bowling from Mahedi Hasan.
Let us look at how Twitter has reacted to this scintillating knock from prolific India batter Gill:
Saved Team India from embarrassment
โ Shubman Gang (@ShubmanGang) September 15, 2023
I wish he finished the game
โ Harman Singh (@HarmanS48671788) September 15, 2023
These are things that make Kohli the Chase Master we need more batsman like him ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Well played the Prince ๐๐#INDvsBAN #gill pic.twitter.com/WAt56Mti5R
โ Amrit Chandravanshi (@Ek_Indian07) September 15, 2023
If 1 other batter have played sensible inning like gill ..India would have gone over the line
โ Cricket Updates (@rameez_kazmi) September 15, 2023
India is gone now... they have to prepare well for final otherwise Sri Lanka looking better...
โ Cricket Updates (@rameez_kazmi) September 15, 2023
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Future in safe hands. Shubman Gill the superstar.
โ Satya Prakash (@Satya_Prakash08) September 15, 2023
121 runs from 133 balls in a tough chase against world class spinners in Colombo, one knock to remember in his career.
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King ki jagah aaj prince khade the waha ๐ฅ
โ Tas ๐ฎ๐ณ (@TasneemKhatai1) September 15, 2023
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Wow, what a spectacular performance by Shubman Gill! Impressive batting display and a true testament to his talent. The future of cricket is certainly in good hands.๐๐ #SuperstarInTheMaking
โ Somanath Mishra๐ฎ๐ณ (@somnath_bbsr) September 15, 2023
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Bangladesh set a target of 266 runs in their last Asia Cup 2023 match
The India team entered the match with five chances and also after winning the toss decided to give themselves a challenge of chasing under light. The Indian bowlers started off well claiming three inside six overs. But courtesy of some brilliant batting from skipper Shakib Al Hasan (80) along with Towhid Hridoy (54) provided respectability to the Bangladesh team.
Courtesy of some brilliant end-overs batting, Bangladesh posted a respectable total. Nasum Ahmed (44) along with ย Mahedi Hasan (29) and Tanzim Hasan Sakib (14) helped Bangladesh post a fighting total of 266 runs on board.