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Team India captain Shubman Gill encountered a Pakistani fan in Adelaide before the second ODI against Australia. After the defeat in Perth, the contest in Adelaide was a do-or-die for the visitors however, the Men in Blue failed to defend 264 runs and registered a two-wicket loss. Gill not only struggled as captain but also batter. The right-handed opener got dismissed on nine runs against Xavier Bartlett. In two games played in the series, Gill has amassed only 19 runs at an average of 9.50 and a strike rate of 70.37.
Discussing Shubman Gill’s moment with Pakistani fan, it was brief as the star India player was seen strolling on the street in Adelaide when the supporter came and shook hands with the 26-year-old. Following the handshake, the fan chanted “Pakistani Zindabad.” However, Gill ignored the fan and continued to walk with his friend.
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Team India to play for pride in the third ODI
The third ODI will be played at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday and India will be expected to win the match and avoid the whitewash. Gill and veteran Virat Kohli will look to produce impactful knocks from their bats as both struggled to be among the runs. Kohli registered ducks in both matches and his critics are coming heavily on him.
Rohit, who got dismissed after scoring only eight in the first ODI, looked confident as he notched up 73 runs off 97 balls. The 38-year-old’s supporters will want him to come heavily on Australia’s bowling attack again in Sydney. On the other hand, Australia will strive to whitewash India for the first time in the bilaterals played in the 21st century. Despite the absence of their regular captain Pat Cummins, the hosts have performed spectacularly under Mitchell Marsh.
