WATCH: Shubman Gill smashes monstrous six that lands in Indian dressing room

India has launched an explosive performance against New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ODI World Cup at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium. With over 250 runs already on the board and more than 15 overs remaining, the team is displaying an impressive batting showcase. Captain Rohit Sharma led the charge, aggressively taking on the opposition’s bowlers and disrupting their rhythm.

Rohit’s dynamic innings of 47 runs from just 29 deliveries helped give a furious start. The innings featured four sixes and as many boundaries, exemplified his dominance over Kane Williamson’s team. It is also to be taken into account that it is his home ground. But he fell in the 9th over while attempting a towering shot off Tim Southee.

After Rohit Sharma’s departure, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli built a formidable partnership, accumulating a 93-run stand before Gill had to retire hurt due to cramps. Gill’s innings featured a dazzling 79 runs off just 65 deliveries, including three spectacular sixes. One particular six, however, was especially noteworthy.

In the 17th over bowled by left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner, Shubman Gill unleashed a ferocious straight drive. The ball, propelled by sheer power and precision, raced towards the Indian dressing room, creating excitement in the Wankhede Stadium. The impact was such that Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav had to scramble for cover.

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Shubman Gill absolutely smashed a ball for six. The wordsmith that is Anjum Chopra had a call of ‘the maximum comes out’ with the excitement that usually is reserved for a single run down to third man. This is just bad commentary @ICC @BCCI #INDVSNZ pic.twitter.com/z5mZzeZ2TB

— Aadit Kapadia (@ask0704) November 15, 2023

Shubman Gill retires hurt during the World Cup 2023 semifinal

In the World Cup 2023 semifinal against New Zealand at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, India’s batsman Shubman Gill had to retire hurt on Wednesday. Gill, who had scored 79 off 65 deliveries, left the field due to cramps, concluding his 93-run partnership for the second wicket with Virat Kohli. However, the stylish opener can resume his innings, according to the ODI World Cup 2023 Playing Conditions.

It says, “A batter may retire at any time during his innings when the ball is dead. The umpires, before allowing play to proceed, shall be informed of the reason for a batter retiring. If a batter retires because of illness, injury or any other unavoidable cause, that batter is entitled to resume his innings. If for any reason this does not happen, that batter is to be recorded as ‘Retired – not out’.”