Indian skipper Shubman Gill has revealed that his bowlers conceded too many runs in the final five overs of the game, which cost them a win in the series decider as the hosts bagged a 27-run at Lord’s on Sunday, July 19.
Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony after losing the series 1-2, Gill has reckoned that they were in the game up until the 45th over of the first innings. He went on to add that the surface turned out to be a bit slow in the second innings when they were chasing down 388 runs.
“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,” Gill said after the game.
“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,” he added.
“They (Kohli & Rohit) have done really well over the years in different parts of the world. And very, very pleased with how, Rohit Bhai batted, 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,” he concluded.
Shifting our focus to the details of the game, England opted to bat first and posted an imposing total of 387/3 in 50 overs. Ben Duckett (141), Jacob Bethell (91), and Joe Root (74*) were exceptional with the willow.
In the second innings, India could score 360/7 in 50 overs, losing the game by 27 runs. Rohit Sharma (138), Shubman Gill (77), and Virat Kohli (74) were brilliant, but couldn’t take their side over the line. England sealed the three-match ODI series 2-1.
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