After India's thrilling four-wicket victory over England in the first ODI on February 6, 2025, Shubman Gill emerged as a key architect of the chase with a crucial 87 runs off 96 balls. Speaking in the post-match interview, Gill highlighted the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, especially after India’s early struggles at 19/2 while chasing 249.

🗣️ Gill on His Approach:
"I was trying to stay positive. There was some movement for the fast bowlers, but the idea was to avoid going too deep on the back foot and focus on playing proper cricketing shots." 🎯

💯 On Missing Out on a Century:

When asked about his dismissal at 87, Gill clarified that personal milestones weren’t his focus.
"No, I wasn't thinking about my century. I was assessing field placements and playing my shots accordingly. My intent was to dominate the bowler. Even if I was in my 60s, I would have played the same shot." 💥

🏆 Vice-Captaincy & No. 3 Role:

With Virat Kohli missing due to a knee injury, Gill took on the No. 3 spot and shouldered additional on-field responsibilities as vice-captain.

"My batting remains the same, but as vice-captain, I want to understand Rohit Bhai’s mindset and share my inputs. He encourages me to voice my thoughts during the match." 🤝

🌱 Pitch Conditions & Tactical Adjustments:

Gill noted that the pitch was double-paced, making it crucial to adapt. Instead of playing big shots down the ground, he focused on scoring square of the wicket to counter the spinners’ variations. 🎯🏏

🔥 A Crucial Knock, A Crucial Lead!

Gill's calmness, adaptability, and strategic batting played a pivotal role in guiding India to a 1-0 series lead against England! 🇮🇳💪

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