The Indian team has shown remarkable performance in the first two matches of the Champions Trophy 2025, with convincing wins against Bangladesh and Pakistan. With their spot in the semi-finals secured, they’re set to face New Zealand in their last group stage match on March 2. There’s a possibility that captain Rohit Sharma, who seemed a bit off in the previous match, might take a break, which could lead to young batsman Shubman Gill taking the reins as captain. Gill’s current form with the bat has been impressive, making him a strong candidate to lead the team.
Experience with Captaincy
Gill has had a taste of captaincy, leading the Gujarat Titans in the IPL and handling the responsibility of captaining Team India in 5 T20 matches. Under his leadership, the Indian team won 4-1 in a series against Zimbabwe in 2024. If he were to captain the team against New Zealand, it would be his first time leading in an ODI. Gill has been seen as a potential future captain of Team India, which is why he was made vice-captain in the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025.
A Promising Performance in the Champions Trophy
In the Champions Trophy 2025, Gill has shown great form with the bat, playing a match-winning century innings in the first match against Bangladesh. He also scored 46 runs in the match against Pakistan. With 147 runs in two matches at an average of 147, Gill has been on a roll. His record against New Zealand in ODIs is also impressive, making him a strong contender to lead the team to victory.
