The Indian team conducted a ridiculous experiment in the fourth innings, captain Shubman Gill’s plan went awry.
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The Indian team is experimenting with one tactic after another these days. Some are sensible, but others are inexplicable. On the fourth day of the second Test between India and the West Indies, Team India once again did something that is being criticized. Overall, the plan made by captain Shubman Gill was thwarted.
India Set a Target of 121 Runs in the Fourth Innings
When Team India declared their innings at 518 for five in the first innings of the Delhi Test, Captain Gill could not have imagined that his team would have to bat again in the fourth innings. But the West Indies had other plans. In the second innings, the West Indies, despite being forced to follow on, posted a massive 390 runs. India then needed 121 runs in the fourth innings.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Played Aggressive Strokes Upon Arrival
When the duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul came out at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, everyone wondered whether Team India would go for victory today, on the fourth day, or whether the match would end on the fifth. The stroke Yashasvi Jaiswal attempted to play on the very first ball revealed what had been decided in the dressing room. Yashasvi Jaiswal came in with the intention of playing aggressively as soon as he arrived, hoping for runs, fine, or else he would see things through. Jaiswal hit two fours during this period. Then, when he went for a six in the second over, he was caught. Jaiswal’s innings ended with 8 runs off seven balls.
Captain Gill’s Plan Failed
This was a gamble, perhaps played by captain Shubman Gill. But it was also risky. If India had lost a couple more wickets after Jaiswal’s, the team could have been in trouble. While it’s safe to say the target was 121 runs, teams often fail to chase even that score in the fourth innings and lose. It’s worth noting that Shubman Gill tried a ridiculous experiment, which flopped miserably. Shubman needs to learn that winning the match is more important than finishing it quickly. Even if the match had ended on Monday, what difference would it have made?
