Some cricket moments bring back painful memories. Shubman Gill’s dismissal in the Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia reminded fans of Virat Kohli’s heartbreak in the 2023 ODI World Cup final. The way Gill got out was nearly identical to Kohli’s exit, making Indian supporters relive a bitter moment.
- Shubman Gill’s wicket mirrored Virat Kohli’s 2023 World Cup final dismissal.
- India was chasing 265 runs in the Champions Trophy semi-final.
- Ben Dwarshuis bowled a short-of-a-length delivery that led to Gill’s downfall.
- Pat Cummins had dismissed Kohli in a similar fashion in the 2023 final.
- Australia has a history of crushing India in ICC knockout matches.
A Painful Deja Vu for Indian Fans
Gill, India’s vice-captain, stepped in with hopes of leading the chase. But Ben Dwarshuis delivered a tricky short-length ball. Gill tried to steer it to third man but ended up dragging it onto his stumps. The resemblance to Virat Kohli’s wicket in the 2023 World Cup final was uncanny. Kohli had fallen in an identical manner against Pat Cummins, sending shockwaves through Indian fans.
Shubman Gill recreated the World Cup 2023 final dismissal of Virat Kohli. pic.twitter.com/yS2xMKHI51
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) March 4, 2025
Crucial Moment in the Match
India had a steady start. Gill was expected to anchor the innings, but his dismissal shifted momentum towards Australia. The early wicket put India under pressure, much like Kohli’s departure in the 2023 final, where he had scored 54 runs before getting out at a key juncture.
Australia’s History of ICC Knockout Dominance
Australia has repeatedly broken Indian hearts in ICC tournaments. In the 2023 final, Kohli’s dismissal led to India’s collapse, resulting in an underwhelming total. Now, with Gill dismissed for just 8 runs off 10 balls, Indian fans feared a similar fate in the Champions Trophy semi-final.
Shubman Gill’s dismissal brought back painful memories of Virat Kohli’s exit in the 2023 ODI World Cup final. The striking similarity between the two dismissals left Indian fans worried about another collapse. With Australia’s history of ICC knockout dominance, the pressure was immense on the remaining Indian batters to turn the match around.
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