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In a scintillating display of batting prowess, Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill took center stage, headlining India’s dominating performance in the ongoing second One-Day Inter🐲national (ODI) against Australia. The Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore bore witness to their sensational centuries and an extraordinary partnership that left the Austral✃ian bowling attack struggling.
The dynamic duo of Iyer and Gill orchestrated a record-breaking partnership for the second wicket, surpassing the 200-run mark. Their remarkable stand was a testament to thꦑeir exceptional batting skills and understanding at the crease.
Iyer makes a stunning comeback
Iyer, determined to prove his worth amid growing competition, blazed his way to a remarkable century. He scored 105 runs off just 90 balls, lacing his innings with 11 fours and 3 s🌊ixes, showcasing his ability to accelerate the run rate effectively.
Similarly, Gill continued his breathtaking form in ODI cricket, securing his sixth ODI century off a mere 80 deliveries. This century came as redemption after falling 26 runs short of the mark in the previous match. Gill’s knock included 6 fours and 4 sixes, solidifying his reputation as one of India’s most promising young talents.
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Gill matches Ricky Ponting’s record
Gill’s century not only helped India’s cause but also etched his name in the record books. He equaled the astonishing record held by Australia’s cricket legend, Ricky Ponting, for the most centuries scored at home in a single calendar year in ODI cricket. This achievement is a testament to Gill’s consistency and remarkable ability to perform on home soil.
Twitter was ablaze with excitement and admiration for Iyer and Gill’s outstanding performances in the third ODI against Australia. Fans, cricket enthusiasts and even cricketing authorities couldn’t contain their awe.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Commanding centuries from the dyna💜mic duo! Way to go, and 💥
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket)
Comeback stronger than the setback 👊🏽 Well played and w📖elcome back 👏🏽
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
GILL ke liye Sab kuch SHUB hai… 💯 👏
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
Yes the ground is small
But there have been some high quality shot m⛦aking and the intent from both and have been o🍎f gold standard to say the least
How good is it watch Iyer makeꦿ these runs . Pleasing 😎
— DK (@DineshKarthik)
Shubman Gill and Shre🦂yas Iyer thrashing Aus🧔tralia together.
— Rajabets 🇮🇳👑 (@smileagainraja)
A 𝐒𝐇-pecial partnership from the duo!⚡🥳
📸: BCCI— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)
Just SHUBMAN GILL things!
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
You wonder if Shubman Gill-Shreyas Iyer will become the marquee Indian top-order ODI partnership for the next decade just l🔴ike the Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli partnership did during that 🤪high-scoring series against Australia at home in 2013
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07)
Gill and Iyer to every Aussie bowler:
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul aur Shre♓yas Iyer sab ne 100 maar diye September mein hi. Agay World Cu🐼p bhi hay 🔥🔥
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan)
Co♍ngratulations to both SHꦺREYAS IYER 🤝 SHUBMAN GILL for their 100* ♥️🔥 | |
— 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐑𝐚𝐣 (@Sairaj_09)
6th ODI century for Shubman Gill 🏏
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Shreyas Iyer & Gill for scoring 100 –
&m🦄dash; Indian Memes And Tweets 🇮�� (ꦗ@DesiMemesTweets)
श्रेयश और शुभमन आप दोनों कमाल हो, वर्ल्डकप से पहले आपल🐟ोगो के अंदाज देख कर मजा आया।
— Vishal Kumar (@vishalkumar9000)