Gill scores just one run as Punjab tumble to 68/3 in a rain‑shaded match against Chhattisgarh at New Chandigarh. The India Test captain came in at number four after Vihaan Malhotra was skittled on the first ball of the 26th over. Gill faced five deliveries, with the lone run coming off the second ball.
But the real drama came in the 27th over: Ajay Mandal breezed his way to a wicket on the third ball, ending Punjab’s chase with a precarious 68/3.
Despite the sting, Gill has been a force in the international arena, racking up 200 runs at a 50.00 average in three Tests and smashing a 223 not out against the West Indies in the second ODI.
With the New Zealand Tests slated to kick off on November 19, Gill’s next focus will be to sharpen his red‑ball touch while also leading India in the first three ODIs of the series.
India will face New Zealand in the opening ODI on November 4, setting the tone before the Tests begin.