ODI World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill retires hurt with cramps as India suffer unlikely blow after good start

Team India’s star man Shubman Gill had to make an early exit in the ODI World Cup semifinal against New Zealand after suffering cramps. Playing at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Gill while batting on 79 when he had to leave the field as he was unable to bat in the challenging heat of Mumbai. He retired hurt and could still come back to complete his hundred later in the innings with India in a solid position in the contest.

Gill retired hurt

Batting on 79, the Indian batter suffered cramps in his legs and was forced for medical treatment in the middle. However, upon inspection from the medical team and the physios, he took the harsh decision to walk off with Shreyas Iyer coming out to bat. Gill was doing good at that moment and his leaving was seen as an unlikely blow for India even though he was still able to come back later in the innings as India try to book their place in the ODI World Cup final.

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India off to good start

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave a perfect start to the ODI World Cup semifinal. The contest at Wankhede Stadium had seen India under pressure having had a poor history against New Zealand in recent times. However, unlike the 2019 contest atManchester, Rohit’s men got off to a perfect start on Wednesday (Nov 15).

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Having won the toss, the Indian team made a good start with skipper Rohit in an attacking mood. Playing on the used pitch, Rohit scored a quickfire 47 off just 29 deliveries that consisted of 4 fours and 4 sixes. The local boy looked in good nick while Gill played the defensive role in the partnership. The duo stitched a partnership of 71 runs for the opening wicket before Rohit was caught by the mid-off fielder while he tried playing another big shot.

At the time of writing India were 219/1 in 30 overs as they looked on course for a big total at the Wankhede Stadium. Virat Kohli was batting on 70 while Shreyas was batting on 20 as they built another good partnership for the Men in Blue. A win for India will see them book their place in the World Cup final for the fourth time while New Zealand are bidding for their third consecutive final at the global tournament.