Shubman Gill sits out final T20I against South Africa today

In a surprising twist, Shubman Gill is sidelined for the fifth T20I against South Africa due to a minor foot injury. This opens the door for Sanju Samson to step up and make his series debut. With India leading 2-1, they hope to keep the momentum going as South Africa opts to field first. Let’s see how this unfolds!

Quick rundown

1.Shubman Gill missed the final T20I due to a toe injury.

2.Sanju Samson replaced Gill in the playing XI.

3.India leads the series 2-1 against South Africa.

4.The fourth T20I was abandoned due to fog in Lucknow.

5.Jasprit Bumrah returned to the lineup for the final match.

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