The fiery Indian fast bowler, Mohammed Shami came out all guns blazing on the fifth day of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. As a result of his brilliant bowling spell, Shami reaped the reward by dismissing Ross Taylor to give India a much-needed breakthrough in the morning session as Shubman Gill took a brilliant catch.
Mohammed Shami was once again was turned out to be India’s best bowler throughout the first hour of the morning session. He bowled a lot fuller than he has during the previous in England but ended up missing the bat on more than one occasion. But, the right-arm seam bowler was finally rewarded in the 64th over of New Zealand’s innings as he once again bowled it on a fullish length to entice Ross Taylor into a drive towards the cover region.
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However, a lot of credit for the wicket goes to the young Indian cricketer, Shubman Gill, who took a superb diving catch at the short-cover region. India needed the wicket desperately as Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson were threatening to get stuck in. Under teh captaincy of Virat Kohli, Team India will hope for a few more wickets before the end of the morning session.
Here is the video of the dismissal:
What a catch shubman 🔥🔥
Kiwis are on backfoot#NZvIND #ICCWTCFinal #worldtestchampionshipfinal #Shubmangill #Gill #Kohli #indvsnz #indvsnz pic.twitter.com/mx7zz9y5yf— Himanshu (@himanshu2782005) June 22, 2021
Ross Taylor made 11 off 37 balls, with the help of a couple of boundaries. With only 142 overs of play completing in the first four days due to the regular rain interruptions, bad light, and wet outfield, the match sure is heading for a draw. But many still believe that a result can be achieved with ICC keeping a reserve ‘Day 6’.
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Currently, at the end of the first session of Day 5, New Zealand is looking in a precarious situation as they are standing at 135/5 in 73 overs with Kane Williamson and Colin de Grandhomme standing at the crease.
