• India defeated Australia by 99 runs in the second ODI on Sunday.

  • Shubman Gill smashed his sixth ODI century.

WATCH: Fans tease Shubman Gill with ‘Sara Bhabhi’ chants during IND vs AUS, 2nd ODI
Shubman Gill, Sara Tendulkar (Photo Source: Twitter)

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Continuing his outstanding performance in the 50-overs format, Indian opener Shubman Gill notched up his sixth ODI century during the second ODI between India and Australia in Indore.

The right-hander reached the landmark in just 92 deliveries, complementing his performance with an impressive array of 6 fours and 6 sixes during his innings. His stellar contribution culminated in a remarkable score of 104 runs, pivotal in India’s commanding total of 399 runs on the scoreboard.

Shubman’s substantial-performance ultimately led to India clinching victory by a substantial margin of 99 runs. This century marked Gill’s first against Australia, making him the quickest Indian batter to reach the milestone of six ODI centuries in terms of innings played, surpassing Shikhar Dhawan, who took 46 knocks to hit six ODI tons.

Also READ: Virender Sehwag expresses dissatisfaction at Shubman Gill despite his remarkable century against Australia in Indore ODI

Fans chanting ‘Hamari Bhabhi Kaisi Ho….’

A viral video circulating on social media captured the crowd’s playful chants during the Sunday clash. Spectators could be heard chanting, “Hamari Bhabhi Kaisi Ho, Sara Bhabhi Jaisi Ho,” in a light-hearted attempt to tease Shubman while he was at the crease. The chanting stemmed from Gill’s alleged affair with Sara Tendulkar, the daughter of cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar.

With the win in Indore, India have taken an insurmountable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Both sides will encounter for the third and final time on September 27 before plunging into the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, scheduled to kick off on October 5.

The Men in Blue will kick off the preparations with their first warm-up match against England on September 30, slated of be played at the Assam Cricket Association in Guwahati.

Interestingly, the anticipation is building as India and Australia are poised to meet in their first encounter of the upcoming ICC event on October 8 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Also READ: Axar Patel ruled out of the third ODI against Australia in Rajkot; two other players from the World Cup squad rested

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