In the third T20I match against New Zealand in Ahmedabad, young opener Shubman Gill took the cricket world by storm with his maiden T20I century. The 23-year-old batsman registered an unbeaten 126 off just 63 balls, helping India post a massive 234 for 4. New Zealand could only manage 66 in 12.1 overs, giving India a 168-run victory and series win at home.
Records Broken by Shubman Gill
Gill broke several records with his scintillating performance in the third T20I against New Zealand. At 23 years and 146 days, he became the youngest Indian to score a T20I century, beating Suresh Raina’s previous record of 23 years and 156 days. He also became the youngest Indian to complete centuries in all formats and the fifth Indian to do so after Raina, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul.
His score of 126* was the highest by an Indian in T20Is and the highest by any batter against New Zealand in T20Is. He surpassed Virat Kohli’s previous record of 122 and Richard Levi’s 117, respectively.
Records Broken by India
India’s 168-run victory against New Zealand was the biggest victory margin ever in T20Is and also the biggest victory margin in T20Is involving two full-member teams. India bowled out New Zealand for just 66, the lowest total they have ever dismissed an opposition for in the shortest format. India’s 234/4 was also their highest total against New Zealand in T20Is.
India extended their undefeated run in home T20I series to 13, winning 11 of those. The fast bowlers picked up all 10 wickets against New Zealand, only the second time this has happened for India and the first time it has happened in India. This was also the first time New Zealand lost all 10 wickets against pace in a T20I match.
Conclusion
Shubman Gill’s brilliant century and India’s dominant victory against New Zealand in the third T20I in Ahmedabad created a number of records. Gill’s performance and India’s win marked a new chapter in Indian cricket history.
