IND vs SA: Shubman Gill’s Missed Review and Its Impact on the Match

In the third T20I between India and South Africa in Johannesburg, Shubman Gill’s dismissal became a hot topic of discussion. Gill, the Indian opener, struggled once again, scoring just 6 runs off 12 balls before being dismissed LBW by Keshav Maharaj. Despite discussing the decision with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Gill chose not to review the umpire’s call.

Shubman Gill’s Dismissal Controversy

Shubman Gill’s dismissal raised questions as replays indicated he might have been wrongly given out. Had Gill opted for a review, the decision could have been overturned, as the ball appeared to be missing the stumps. This missed opportunity became a significant point of debate among fans on social media.

India’s Victory Despite Controversies

Despite Gill’s dismissal, Team India triumphed over South Africa by 106 runs. Suryakumar Yadav played a stellar innings, scoring a magnificent century. India set a formidable target of 207 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs. 

The South African team, in reply, was restricted to just 13 runs in 5.5 overs before being bowled out. Kuldeep Yadav emerged as the standout bowler for India, taking 2 wickets for just 5 runs in 17.5 overs. Ravindra Jadeja also contributed with 2 wickets, while Mukesh Kumar and Arshdeep Singh claimed 1 wicket each.

Series Summary

The three-match T20I series between India and South Africa concluded with a 1-1 draw. The first T20I was truncated, South Africa won the second match, and India secured victory in the third.