Mohammed Shami gave India their first breakthrough of the day and it was a brilliant catch from Shubman Gill
The Indian pace trio of Ishant Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami had worked hard in the first hour of play on the fifth day of the World Test Championship (WTC) final but were unable to get the required wickets for Virat Kohli and the Indian team. Team.
Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor both applied themselves well in challenging batting conditions. But the story was the same as on the third day as the pacer failed to hit the right spots, leaving the ball a touch short. Even the commentators pointed out the need to bowl more of it to create wicket-taking chances.
Almost on cue, Mohammed Shami bowls a delivery outside off-stump which Taylor throws up and into the air. Shorting mid-off, young Shubman Gill reacted quickly and dived to his right and took a sharp catch.
Watch Shubman Gill grabs Ross Taylor
What a catch shubman 🔥🔥
— Himanshu (@himanshu2782005) June 22, 2021
Kiwis are on backfoot#NZvIND #ICCWTCFinal #worldtestchampionshipfinal #Shubmangill #Gill #Kohli #indvsnz #indvsnz pic.twitter.com/mx7zz9y5yf
Taylor was dismissed for 11 and New Zealand lost their first wicket of the day, opening the gates for India as they took two more wickets to leave the Kiwis at 135/5 at lunch.
Speaking about the catch at the lunch show on host broadcaster Star Sports, former India all-rounder and batting coach Sanjay Bangar lauded Gill for taking the quick catch and said the team had many young cricketers who raised its catching standards. . Team.
Former England captain Nasser Hussain also lauded Indian skipper Virat Kohli for his good bowling and fielding changes in the first session on the fifth day.