WTC Final: India and Australia are locked in a battle at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with the home team looking to secure a spot in the World Test Championship final. India needs a win to reach the final, and on Day 3 of the 4th Test, two young batsmen, Shubhman Gill and Virat Kohli gave India hopes of achieving that feat with their impressive knocks.
Here’s a breakdown of their performances and what it means for India’s chances: Shubhman Gill’s Hundred and Virat Kohli’s Half Century Give India Hopes for the WTC Final
Shubhman Gill’s Second Test Century
- Gill scored his second Test century in only his second match of the series against Australia.
- After a disappointing outing in the third Test, Gill stepped up in Ahmedabad and delivered a well-crafted inning of 128 runs.
- Gill orchestrated an over 100-run partnership with Cheteshwar Pujara for the third wicket, pushing the Indian score to 289/3.
- This was Gill’s fifth international century, and his second in Test cricket. His first Test ton came in the Bangladesh series, but he lost his place to KL Rahul in the following matches.
- Gill’s century was met with applause from the entire Indian camp, including Virat Kohli, who had a big smile on his face as he clapped for Gill upon reaching the milestone.
Virat Kohli’s Half Century
- Kohli played some beautiful shots and completed his half-century on Day 3 of the 4th Test.
- Kohli’s knock included some elegant cover drives and well-timed shots through the off-side.
- If he continues with similar momentum, Indian fans might enjoy another century from the star.
What It Means for India’s Chances
- Despite trailing Australia by 292 runs, India showed resilience with impressive knocks from Gill and Kohli.
- If India manages to bat well on Day 4, they can put themselves in a position to win the match and qualify for the WTC final.
- The pitch still has some turn, but it’s not substantial enough to pose significant challenges for the batters.
- India’s aggressive approach to batting on Day 3 bodes well for their chances, and they will look to continue in the same vein on Day 4.
Shubhman Gill’s hundred and Virat Kohli’s half-century have given India hopes of reaching the WTC final. India needs to win the 4th Test to qualify, and the young batsmen have put the team in a good position to achieve that feat. The fans will be hoping for another solid performance on Day 4 as India looks to secure their place in the final.
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