Decoding Shubman Gill's run at number three in Tests
Shubman Gill had a forgettable first outing in India's home season that began on September 19. Gill was dismissed for an 8-ball duck after Bangladesh elected to field in the 1st Test currently underway at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Pacer Hasan Mahmud dismissed Gill, who batted at number three. Have a look at Gill's run at this slot in Test cricket.
Gill averages over 38 at number three
Gill started his Test career as an opener, partnering Indian skipper Rohit Sharma. However, he was demoted in the batting order with Yashasvi Jaiswal's meteoric rise at the top. The exit of Cheteshwar Pujara further bolstered Gill's case as a number-three batter. The latter has scored 618 runs from 11 Tests at 38.62 at number three in Tests. His tally includes two tons.
Home vs away
Gill has scored as many as 499 runs from seven Tests batting at number three at home. Each of his two tons in this regard have come in home conditions. On the other hand, the right-handed batter averages a mere 19.83 at number three away from home. He owns 119 runs in four Tests overseas.
A look at Gill's Test career
The 2020 Boxing Day match against Australia in Melbourne marked Gill's debut in Tests. He made 45 and 35* in the contest as India recorded a memorable eight-wicket triumph. As of now, Gill has scored 1,492 runs from 26 Tests at an average of 34.69. His tally includes four tons. Gill is yet to score a century outside the sub-continent.
Here's how Gill fell to Mahmud in 1st innings
As mentioned, Gill fell to Mahmud in the first 10 overs. He attempted to flick a ball down the leg-side, however, it took an inside edge of his bat. Litton Das took a comfortable catch behind the stumps.
