Delhi: In the Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 played between India and Bangladesh, the Indian team performed strongly by 6 wickets. In this victory, Shubman Gill played an important role, who scored an unbeaten 101* runs while scoring the 8th century of his ODI career. Gill completed this century in 129 balls with the help of 9 fours and 2 sixes. He was adjudged Player of the Match for his best innings.
Seeing Gill’s innings, former Pakistan captain and veteran bowler Wasim Akram reacted a big reaction. Talking to Ten Sports, Wasim said, “I have already said that Shubman Gill is the next big player of world cricket. He batted, understanding the position of the pitch, even though he played 129 balls, he played the game according to the circumstances of the match, which makes him different from the rest of the batsmen. “
Wasim Akram further said, “This was his first match in the Champions Trophy and he scored a brilliant century. According to me, Gill is the best batsman in ODI cricket at this time. “
After winning the toss, Bangladesh’s team came out to bat first and was reduced to 228 runs in 49.4 overs. For Bangladesh, Tauheed Hriday scored his first ODI century (107 runs), but Indian fast bowler Mohammad Shami bowled deadly and took 5 wickets for 53 runs and stopped Bangladesh from scoring a big score.
The Indian team, which came out to chase the target, did not have a good start, but Shubman Gill (101) and KL Rahul (41) played the team and brought the team to victory. There was an unbeaten partnership of 87 runs between Gill and Rahul, in which Rahul finished the match hitting a six. India won this match by 6 wickets with 21 balls remaining.
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