The second ODI of the ongoing series between India and Australia got off to a brilliant start for the hosts. Coming in to bat first after losing the toss, team India looked to post a big total on the board, and the side did just that.
After Ruturaj Gaikwad’s early dismissal for just eight runs, opener Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer helped the side maintain their composure and stabilise their innings. Iyer, who had been in and out of the squad in recent weeks due to injury, showed why he belongs, scoring 105 runs in 90 deliveries.
Iyer put forth a sensational performance and was accompanied by Shubman Gill, who completed his century as well. Gill amassed 104 runs in 97 balls before he was dismissed by Cameron Green in the 35th over. Both Gill and Iyer’s knocks helped team India put pressure on Australia.
Both batters built a solid partnership of 200 runs in 164 deliveries before Iyer was sent back to the pavilion. Their knocks attracted many former and current stars to social media as they heaped praise on both batters’ performances in the second ODI.
India aim to clinch series in resounding fashion
Seeing the brilliant start that the Indian team has gotten off to in Indore, the side will be keen on posting a huge total on the board for Australia to chase down and will be hopeful that they will be able to go on to win the game as well.
Notably, team India won the first ODI of the series in Mohali, and they will win the series if they come out victorious in Indore as well, which will do the side’s confidence a world of good ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the partnership between Gill and Iyer:
.@ShubmanGill is in sublime form!! 🤌 Great signs for India ahead of the World Cup!#IndvAus
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) September 24, 2023
Comeback stronger than the setback 👊🏽 Well played and welcome back @ShreyasIyer15 👏🏽 #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/ErY101NpE8
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) September 24, 2023
Talk about a power-packed performance! @ShreyasIyer15, take a bow 👏🏾 What a brilliant comeback knock!! A big boost for Team India. Well played!!#IndvAus
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) September 24, 2023
Said it in the Asia cup final that Shreyas has lot to offer to this team India for next two months. So happy for him @ShreyasIyer15 well done buddy 💯
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 24, 2023
Warrior mode
Well played @ShreyasIyer15
Many more 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/anfzcaT3lF
— DK (@DineshKarthik) September 24, 2023
Shreyas Iyer enjoyed that 100👏🏻👏🏻
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) September 24, 2023
India’s ticked boxes before the WC. Shreyas is the one closest to us here. 😉 pic.twitter.com/5ZKHwkcsFt
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) September 24, 2023
Great teams are built on trust. Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid showed faith, Shreyas Iyer proved they were not wrong. #INDvsAUS @ShreyasIyer15
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 24, 2023
Now Shreyas Iyer back to form…. Team India looking 💪
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 24, 2023
Commanding centuries from the dynamic duo! Way to go, @ShubmanGill and @ShreyasIyer15 💥
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) September 24, 2023
Shubman Gill is going to be a World Cup hero. 💯👏👏 @ShubmanGill
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) September 24, 2023
Brilliant stuff from @ShubmanGill so far, now double it up! 💪🏽 #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/rrpyODa6Xn
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) September 24, 2023
GILL ke liye Sab kuch SHUB hai… 💯 👏
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 24, 2023
Classy century 💯🙌 @ShreyasIyer15 @ShubmanGill good partnership of 200 runs 💪🏻..Looks like india will make it to 350+ runs
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) September 24, 2023
WHAT AN STUPENDOUS INNINGS BY SHUBMAN GILL…!!!
– 104 runs in 97 balls, His 6th ODI century in 2023.He is ready for the mega event. #INDvAUS #ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/UqE2PEzfCe
— Saurav (@im_Saurav_18) September 24, 2023
Unstoppable GILL 🔥#INDvAUS #ShubmanGill pic.twitter.com/6bPVk2xGEW
— Sonam Gupta (@SonamGupta007) September 24, 2023
Shubman Gill:
– 2nd ODI century at Indore
– 5th ODI century in 2023
– 6th ODI Century in his career
– 7th International century in 2023#INDvAUS #INDvsAUS
— sudharshan sridharan (@sudharshansrid1) September 24, 2023
Another day, another hundred for Shubman Gill !!
He is Here to Rule !!!#ShubmanGill #INDvsAUS#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/x3wcxYeMyw
— Prakhar Singh🇮🇳 (@Prakhar22997225) September 24, 2023
#ShreyasIyer #ShubmanGill #INDvAUS #WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/u1FaokHfD1
— ndhi_ni_lolli (@ndhi_ni_lolli) September 24, 2023