After restricting New Zealand to 235, India’s batting unit stumbled, closing the day at 86/4. Resuming on the second day, overnight batters Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant took charge. Pant, in his signature aggressive style, began by smashing three fours in the first over. Gill soon followed suit, and together they lifted the score to 126/4 in 26 overs. However, Gill played an ill-advised shot that nearly ended his innings, only to be saved by a missed catch from Mark Chapman.
On the first ball of the 27th over, Phillips came around the wicket, delivering a full, tossed-up ball. Gill, the Punjab native, stepped down to loft it over long-on but mistimed it, sending the ball high toward cow corner. Chapman sprinted in, eyes fixed on the ball, positioning himself for the catch. Yet, the ball slipped through, landing between his hands and stomach. Phillips was visibly frustrated, and skipper Latham’s disappointment was evident. Fans on Twitter quickly reacted, sharing their thoughts on Chapman’s missed opportunity.
Shubman Gill was dropped on 45 by Chapman. #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/S3JCGZzn8s
— Dr. D. Bahuguna (@bahugunadalai) November 2, 2024
Gill dropped
— 🪹 Icdiwabh (@Peroneal_) November 2, 2024
He was dropped by terrific player!
Not Philips it was Chapman!
Gill Dropped On 45 by the superb Fielder Philips.#INDvsNZTEST #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/F0K5Oh4bfA
— Moin Khan (@MoinKha71711786) November 2, 2024
Shubman Gill dropped pic.twitter.com/Ecrif2SmUM
— Abdul Raheem عبدالرحیم (@AR_Raheem_) November 2, 2024
LOL!
Gill dropped for 45 3rd time man
He is literally Akash Chopra without catch drops— Lakshy Swami (@LakshySwami) November 2, 2024
Agreed with this!
Gill dropped by Chapman – a perfect example of butterfingers #INDvNZ #MumbaiTest
— DTBhat (@dtbhat) November 2, 2024
What is this New zealand … Dropped easy catch of Gill 🤦🤦🤦
— Sandesh …. (@sandeshrock31) November 2, 2024
Going good so far!
Let him play his game!
Gill slowed down after he got dropped ‘cause he’s all about stats and records. Meanwhile, Pant would’ve just gone for it and kept smashing.
— 47Sha (@47Sha__) November 2, 2024
