Shubman Gill was dismissed by Dilshan Madushanka on Thursday, just moments away from making his first ODI century in the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Sri Lanka. As he put the Sri Lankan bowlers to task and went on to smash 11 fours and two enormous sixes, Gill looked incredibly in control. He edged a delivery straight to wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis behind the stumps, cutting the deficit to just eight runs from a well-earned century. Gill’s dismissal stunned the Wankhede Stadium crowd in Mumbai, and Sara Tendulkar, the daughter of great cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, shared a reaction that went viral on social media. Scroll down to read Sara’s Reaction Goes Viral After Gill Missed His Century.
Sara’s Reaction Goes Viral After Gill Missed His Century
After winning the toss, Kusal Mendis, the captain of Sri Lanka, chose to field. India, the only team in the World Cup without a loss, remain unaltered. Skipper Rohit Sharma is pleased to bat first on his home field of Wankhede Stadium. After being sent in by faltering champions England earlier in the competition, South Africa amassed 399 runs.
Appreciation from Sara Tendulkar is no less than a hundred. Well done Shubman Gill. #INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/VomSz1eLbh
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) November 2, 2023
Rohit remarked, “I would have batted first. This pitch is strong…It will be pleasant for our seamen to bowl under the lights.”
“It is an immense privilege to lead India in the World Cup (on a field where I have played my entire life).
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“We as a team thrive on improving. It goes without saying that it’s critical for us to maintain our equilibrium and avoid getting carried away.”
One change was made by Sri Lanka from the team that lost to Afghanistan by seven wickets: leg-spinner Dushan Hemantha replaced Dhananjaya de Silva.
Sara Tendulkar clapping and appreciating Shubman Gill's Incredible innings. pic.twitter.com/5QKzyjjQn2
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) November 2, 2023
In the ten-team tournament, Mendis’s team has suffered losses in four of their six games.
“In my opinion, going second is preferable to going first. The guys are trying their hardest and have performed well in a few games. We have three crucial games coming up,” Mendis stated.
I don’t know how to express this pain but same Sara didi same #INDvSL pic.twitter.com/6z8CNquRyT
— Fenil Kothari (@fenilkothari) November 2, 2023
Teams
India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wkt), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (capt/wkt), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka.
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