SA vs IND: In the much-anticipated 2nd T20 International between India and South Africa, held on December 12, 2023, at St. George’s Park in Gqeberha, cricket fans witnessed an exhilarating clash between two cricketing powerhouses. Aiden Markram, winning the toss, strategically chose to bowl first, capitalizing on improved weather conditions after a brief rain delay.
A notable inclusion in the Indian playing XI was Shubman Gill, returning to action after a well-deserved rest in the previous 5 T20 matches against Australia following the ODI World Cup 2023 final. Opening the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal due to Ruturaj Gaikwad’s unavailability, Gill’s return, unfortunately, did not yield the expected results. He faced only two balls and was dismissed for a duck by Lizaad Williams.
Williams, exploiting the conditions, bowled a short-of-a-length delivery that angled in. Gill, attempting to work the ball to the on-side, left a significant bat-pad gap. The ball, behaving unpredictably due to its low bounce, struck the full length of the leg stump, as confirmed by the ball tracker. The dismissal showcased Williams’ mastery in exploiting the pitch conditions.
Following Gill’s dismissal, a Pakistani Twitter user attempted to troll him, tweeting, “Shubman Gill dismissed for a 2-ball duck. Lumber one batsman road prince duck pr out in South Africa😂 Srf ghr ma centuries kr skta ha ye😂👀”. However, this attempt backfired, as Indian cricket fans retaliated with witty responses, showcasing the vibrant and passionate cricket banter on social media.
The 2nd T20 International between India and South Africa offered cricket fans a thrilling spectacle at St. George’s Park. Aiden Markram’s strategic decision to bowl first, Shubman Gill’s return to the playing XI, and the social media banter added layers of excitement to the match. Cricket fans worldwide eagerly await further developments in this high-stakes series.
Indian Playing XI: Gill, Jaiswal, Tilak, Surya, Rinku, Jitesh, Jadeja, Arshdeep, Kuldeep, Siraj, Mukesh.
SA vs IND: An Indian Fan Brutally Hit Back At A Pakistani Who Tried To Troll Shubman Gill After His Duck:
