We were right in the game up until the 45th over – Shubman Gill

India put up a solid fight at Lord’s in what was a high-scoring encounter. Despite India’s top-order comprising Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli flapping their wings majestically, the middle-order buckled under the growing pump from England.

Gill, who was in great nick throughout the series, scored 77 from 84 balls in the decider and was a part of a 147-run opening stand alongside Rohit Sharma. Talking at the post-match presentation, Gill opened up on the game’s dynamics while highlighting the mindset ahead of the chase.

Assessing the performance, Shubman Gill said, “I think we were right in the game up until the 45th over. We gave too many runs in the last three overs. Gave around 60 runs, I think. That's where the game went a little bit too far ahead from us.”

Reflecting on the mindset ahead of the run-chase, Gill added, “Yes, definitely, we thought if we had wickets in hand after the 40 overs, we'd be in the game. But at the same time, we didn't want to be too much behind in the game. So I think after the powerplay, we started to accumulate runs on the board, get the run rate around six, six and a half. If we kept playing around six, six and a half, and then in the last 10, get 100, 110, you never know.”

Underlining the positives from the series, Gill added, “Yeah, I mean, almost everyone got runs in the matches. I think in this match particularly, we didn't bowl well, especially in the powerplay. I think we bowled too many off deliveries in the powerplay. And then the way they capitalised, both the openers after the powerplay, was just tremendous. They never really gave us a chance to come back in the game. And then in the death overs, I think they got, like I said, too far ahead from us. But many positives for us in the series, almost everyone getting runs and taking wickets.”

Gill concluded by talking about Ro-Ko’s contribution to Indian cricket, stating, “I mean, they have done really well over the years in different parts of the world. And very, very pleased with how, Rohit Bhai batted today, especially getting 140. And I think the wicket got a little bit slow in the end. It wasn't easy to hit those runs. But I think the way he batted was really a treat to watch.”