Shubman Gill has made a remarkable beginning to 2025. The Indian batsman has recorded impressive scores of 87, 60, 112, and most recently, an unbeaten 101 in the Champions Trophy match against Bangladesh. His performance has significantly elevated his standing in the cricketing world. Without Gill's determined century, India might have faced an unexpected defeat against Bangladesh, especially after losing four quick wickets, including those of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and Axar Patel. However, with a composed innings and valuable support from KL Rahul, Gill thrived, achieving his eighth ODI century and guiding India to a crucial victory, securing two important points.

Gill and Rahul formed an unbroken partnership of 87 runs for the fifth wicket, successfully chasing down a target of 230 to win the match by six wickets. Rahul, who had faced criticism for his low scores in the ODIs against England and his subpar performance behind the stumps against Bangladesh in Dubai, redeemed himself with a solid contribution. Notably, Rahul prioritized Gill's achievement over his own, remaining unbeaten on 47 and allowing Gill to complete his century, which endeared him to fans.

This was particularly significant given that Hardik Pandya was next in line to bat. Hardik has frequently found himself in situations where he has finished matches independently, even as his partner approached a milestone. A memorable instance occurred two years ago in the West Indies when Tilak Varma was on 49; Hardik hit a six to secure the win but faced criticism for his perceived selfishness.

In this context, fans expressed concern that if Rahul had lost his wicket and Hardik had come to bat, Gill might have been deprived of his century. They commended Rahul for his selflessness in allowing his partner to achieve this significant milestone.

Here are some reactions:

Milestones galore

Gill's unbeaten score of 101, featuring 11 boundaries and two impressive sixes, was not the sole highlight of the match. Rohit Sharma once again provided India with a rapid start, amassing 41 runs off 36 deliveries, while also surpassing the milestone of 11,000 runs in One Day Internationals. Although he initially faced difficulties connecting with the ball, once he found his rhythm, memories of the 2023 World Cup came rushing back.

Earlier in the game, Bangladesh's ability to surpass the 200-run mark was primarily attributed to Towhid Hridoy's maiden century. At a precarious 35 for 5, their prospects appeared bleak, and India seemed poised for a straightforward victory. However, a remarkable partnership of 154 runs between Hridoy and Jaker Ali shifted the momentum. Both batsmen were granted second chances—Rohit dropped Jaker on his first delivery, and Hardik missed a catch off Hridoy. Despite their efforts, Bangladesh ultimately fell short.

Mohammed Shami also made a notable comeback in ICC tournaments, achieving 200 wickets in ODIs and setting a record as the fastest player to reach this milestone.

Read Also: India vs Bangladesh, Champions Trophy 2025 Recap: Shubman Gill's Resilient Century Secures 6-Wicket Victory for IND

Get the latest Bollywood entertainment news, trending celebrity news, latest celebrity news, new movie reviews, latest entertainment news, latest Bollywood news, and Bollywood celebrity fashion & style updates!