IND vs PAK: [Watch] Shubman Gill Turns Into Sachin Tendulkar With a Dreamy Straight Drive Against Shaheen Afridi

Indian opener Shubman Gill continues to impress in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. After his match-winning century against Bangladesh in the opening game, Gill has once again showcased his class in the high-voltage clash against Pakistan.

Shubman Gill’s Masterclass Against Pakistan

Chasing a target of 242, India got off to a solid start, but it was Shubman Gill who stole the show with his elegant strokeplay. In the seventh over, facing Pakistan’s pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi, Gill played a breathtaking straight drive that reminded fans of Sachin Tendulkar’s iconic shot.

The delivery was full and on the off-stump, and Gill leaned forward with perfect balance, timing the ball past the bowler for a boundary. The effortless execution of the shot left commentators in awe and had Indian fans reminiscing about Tendulkar’s trademark straight drive.

Watch the video here:

STRAIGHT DRIVE OF HIGHEST CLASS. 🥵

– Shubman Gill show in Dubai. pic.twitter.com/tRSqG3zJ2e

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 23, 2025

India’s Chase in Progress

India lost Rohit Sharma early, as Shaheen Afridi dismissed the Indian skipper with a stunning delivery after he scored 20 runs. However, with Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli now at the crease, India will look to build a strong partnership in their chase of 242.

Earlier, India’s bowlers put up a strong show to restrict Pakistan. Kuldeep Yadav was the star, taking three wickets, while Hardik Pandya chipped in with two. Saud Shakeel was the lone warrior for Pakistan, scoring a crucial fifty to take his team to a respectable total.