With Ishan Kishan returning after Virat Kohli, India has lost three wickets in quick succession. Virat Kohli left abruptly after Rohit Sharma after a strong start. Shubman Gill is now joined in the middle by Suryakumar Yadav. Having established a 60-run opening stand, Gill and Rohit. Gill is attempting to break a significant record after reaching 50.
Shubman Gill continues to impress at the opening platform as the team too preferred Gill as the opening partner for Rohit Sharma over Ishan Kishan who was given a middle order responsibility.
The in-form opener is close to surpassing Shikhar Dhawan and Kohli’s record in the 50-over format. The two-time world champions’ seasoned opener Dhawan and former captain Kohli are tied for fastest batters to 1000 runs in ODIs. In 24 innings, Kohli and Dhawan accomplished the unique feat. In 18 ODI innings, opener Gill has scored 894 runs in cricket. Gill can now break the unique record in the New Zealand series.