IND vs AUS WTC Final 2023: During the fourth day of the WTC Finals, Shubman Gill, the Indian opener, faced a controversial dismissal that ignited confusion and debate. Cameron Green, positioned at gully, executed an impressive catch, but as multiple camera angles were examined closely, concerns arose regarding the validity of the catch. The replays indicated the possibility that Green had made contact with the ground while completing the catch, which would typically lead to a not-out decision. Nevertheless, after a comprehensive assessment by the third umpire, Gill was ultimately ruled out.
Shubman Gill’s controversial dismissal
India suffered a setback with the dismissal, as they were in pursuit of a formidable target of 403 runs to secure victory in the WTC Finals 2023. Once again, it was Boland who succeeded in claiming Gill’s wicket, demonstrating consistent accuracy in maintaining a favourable line and length just outside the off stump. Gill, in an effort to defend a delivery that unexpectedly bounced, produced a slight edge that swiftly travelled to Green positioned at the gully. Displaying remarkable reflexes, the fielder managed to successfully complete the catch. However, the disputed nature of the decision left both Rohit Sharma and Gill astonished.
Although Australia would be disappointed, they would undoubtedly be delighted to have put an end to India’s solid opening partnership, which had provided their opponents with a formidable beginning to their chase. The match carries on with immense stakes and fierce competition, as both teams relentlessly pursue triumph in the highly esteemed WTC Final.
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Australia (Playing XI): David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Srikar Bharat(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj
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