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'Heera hai, heera'- Shubman Gill's century in 3rd ODI vs New Zealand send Twitter into frenzy

Shubman Gill brought out his 2nd ODI century in the last 4 matches and also equalled the record for most runs in a 3-match ODI series.

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Shubman Gill, the young Indian opener, continued his rich vein of form in the 3rd ODI of the ongoing series against New Zealand at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Gill played a crucial role in guiding India to an imposing total of 347 runs, scoring 112 runs off 78 balls with the help of 13 fours and 5 sixes.

Gill got off to a brisk start, taking on the New Zealand bowlers from the start. He was particularly severe on the New Zealand spinners, taking them to task with some crisp and clean striking. He also showed great maturity in his shot selection, picking the gaps with precision.

His century came at a strike rate of 143.59, which was a testament to his aggressive approach and the ability to score runs quickly. He was well supported by his opening partner, Rohit Sharma, who scored a century of his own, and together they put on a 213-run partnership, a record for India's opening wicket in ODIs, laying the foundation for the huge total of 347 runs.

Gill's century in this match takes his total runs in the series to 360 runs, which equals the record for most number of runs in a 3-match ODI series held by Babar Azam. He began the series with a double century of 208* in the first match and remained unbeaten on 40 in the second match, Gill has been in spectacular form throughout the series.

In conclusion, Shubman Gill's century in the 3rd ODI was another reminder of his potential and class. His aggressive and powerful batting was the highlight of the match and it was a reminder of his ability to change the game on his own. This century will also boost Gill's confidence heading into the upcoming T20I series and the Indian team will hope to continue their winning ways with Gill's contribution.

Twitter was understandably buzzing while watching the youngster smother New Zealand bowlers all across the field.

Here's how Twitter reacted to Shubman Gill's century against New Zealand: 

 

 

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