Gavaskar Hilariously Counters Doull’s ‘Two Teams’ T20 World Cup Remark

India’s commanding 3-0 series lead over New Zealand sparked an amusing exchange between cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Simon Doull following the hosts’ dominant third T20I victory at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. After restricting the visitors to 153/9, India chased down the target with 10 overs to spare, showcasing the squad’s remarkable depth and firepower that has made them the world’s number one-ranked T20 team.

Outstanding Individual Performances Drive India’s Dominance

Abhishek Sharma stole the spotlight with a blistering 68 not out off just 20 balls, nearly matching Yuvraj Singh’s record for India’s fastest T20 fifty. Captain Suryakumar Yadav complemented this performance with an unbeaten 57 off 26 balls, as the pair’s unbeaten 102-run stand showcased India’s batting prowess. The 53-run partnership between Ishan Kishan and Abhishek early in the chase set the tone for India’s comfortable victory, despite losing Sanju Samson to the first ball of the innings.

Gavaskar’s Witty Jab Captures Team India’s Depth

Former New Zealand pacer Simon Doull, impressed by India’s squad depth, remarked that the country could field two separate teams capable of reaching the T20 World Cup semi-finals. Gavaskar, never one to miss an opportunity, quipped back: “In fact, I feel that both teams would reach the final.” This cheeky response perfectly encapsulates India’s current dominance in T20 cricket, with multiple players performing at world-class levels across batting positions and match situations.