The heat on the field matched the intensity of the game as England’s Ben Duckett fired a cheeky shot at India’s young star Shubman Gill — and it wasn’t with the bat.
What Happened?
During India’s second innings of the Lord’s Test, Shubman Gill walked out to bat in a tense situation. As he took guard, England opener Ben Duckett couldn’t resist a little dig. The stump mic caught him saying:
“600 runs enough for this fella?”
Why the Sledge?
Duckett’s jab wasn’t random. It came right after a heated moment earlier in the match when Shubman Gill had an intense exchange with Zak Crawley, who had just been dismissed.
Duckett seemed to be standing up for his teammate, throwing a bit of spice into the mix as Gill took the crease.
Gill’s Cool Response
Shubman Gill didn’t reply with words. Instead, he focused on what he does best — batting. He played a calm and composed knock, ignoring the sledging and letting his bat do the talking.
Cricket fans and experts applauded his maturity and focus, calling it the perfect answer to Duckett’s taunt.
Match Snapshot:
- Match: England vs India, 3rd Test at Lord’s
- Series: India leads 1-1
- Highlight Moment: Ben Duckett sledges Shubman Gill
- Reason: Payback for Gill’s earlier face-off with Crawley
Fans React on Social Media
The moment lit up social media:
“Ben Duckett’s sledge was savage — but Gill’s silence said more.”
“Love the drama! This series just got extra spicy.”
“Sledging Gill? Be ready for fireworks.”
The friendly fire added a new layer of drama to what’s already an exciting series between two heavyweights.
What It Means for the Series
These little exchanges show just how much is at stake. England are desperate to bounce back after losing the first Test, and India are determined to finish the job.
As the series heats up, expect more of these fun and fiery moments. For now, all eyes are on how Gill responds — not with words, but with runs.
In Short
- Ben Duckett took a dig at Shubman Gill moments before his dismissal
- The Indian captain Gill scored 6 in second innings of the Lord’s Test
- Chasing 193 for victory, India ended day four at 58 for four
