AUS vs IND | Twitter amazed as Gill vents out frustration in stuttering knock with mammoth six

Gantavya Adukia

ByGantavya Adukia,SportsCafe Editor

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Be it a Rahul Dravid or Cheteshwar Pujara, T20 cricket compels the classiest of batters to break free of all inhibitions and smash the ball. Shubman Gill does not particularly belong to the same bracket as a modern batter, but let go of all polish to strike a big hit on the Gold Coast.

Shubman Gill struggled to get going for most of his 39-ball 46 for India at the Gold Coast against Australia in the 4th T20I

India endured an uncharacteristically slow powerplay in the fourth T20I against Australia, at the Carrara Oval, managing just 49 runs in the six overs despite losing no wickets. Abhishek Sharma's struggles ended soon after for a 21-ball 28 but his opening partner Shubman Gill's dragged on as the vice-captain struggled to garner any rhythm. By the end of the 13th over, Gill managed just 37 off 33 deliveries and with lots of batting still to come, the time had already gone to pull the trigger. The 26-year-old decided better late than never and the result was brlliant.

The Men from Down Under brought on Marcus Stoinis who with his clever changes of pace eked out a couple of dot balls to frustrate Gill further. However, as soon as the next ball left the all-rounder's hand, Gill cleared his front leg and executed a full blooded swing across his body against the delivery in the slot. The Kookaburra met the mead of the bat perfectly and almost sprung of it to soar into the sky towards midwicket, comfortably clearing the ropes and fence to land far into the crowd.

Unfortunately for Gill, it turned out to be his last boundary as he holed out the very next over.

What a shot!

Hugeeee!

Massive!

That was monstrous!

Gill power!

Ohh!

GGG

Much needed!

Treat to watch!

Great shot!

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