IND vs NZ | Twitter buzzes as Gill survives after Chapman drops a sitter with Phillips and Latham left dismayed

ByDebayan Sinha, SportsCafe Editor

Last Saturday at 10:23 AM

Being an outstanding fielder requires vigilance in seizing crucial catches and making the most of every opportunity. However, Mark Chapman fell short on the second day of the Test between India and New Zealand, missing a straightforward catch and leaving his team visibly disappointed.

‌After restricting New Zealand to 235, India’s batting unit stumbled, closing the day at 86/4. Resuming on the second day, overnight batters Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant took charge. Pant, in his signature aggressive style, began by smashing three fours in the first over. Gill soon followed suit, and together they lifted the score to 126/4 in 26 overs. However, Gill played an ill-advised shot that nearly ended his innings, only to be saved by a missed catch from Mark Chapman.

On the first ball of the 27th over, Phillips came around the wicket, delivering a full, tossed-up ball. Gill, the Punjab native, stepped down to loft it over long-on but mistimed it, sending the ball high toward cow corner. Chapman sprinted in, eyes fixed on the ball, positioning himself for the catch. Yet, the ball slipped through, landing between his hands and stomach. Phillips was visibly frustrated, and skipper Latham’s disappointment was evident. Fans on Twitter quickly reacted, sharing their thoughts on Chapman’s missed opportunity.

Oh my god!

Shubman Gill was dropped on 45 by Chapman.
— Dr. D. Bahuguna (@bahugunadalai)

Easy catch!

Gill dropped
— 🪹 Icdiwabh (@Peroneal_)

He was dropped by terrific player!

: Test 3, Day 2

26.1 gets a lifeline☔️ dropped at 45 by Chapman

> The catch was within the but shadow played a
— Pritam Discussion (@pritamtwitting)

Not Philips it was Chapman!

Gill Dropped On 45 by the superb Fielder Philips.
— Moin Khan (@MoinKha71711786)

Yeah!

Shubman Gill dropped
— Abdul Raheem عبدالرحیم (@AR_Raheem_)

LOL!

Gill dropped for 45 3rd time man

He is literally Akash Chopra without catch drops
— Lakshy Swami (@LakshySwami)

Agreed with this!

Gill dropped by Chapman - a perfect example of butterfingers
— DTBhat (@dtbhat)

Sometimes it happens!

What is this New zealand ... Dropped easy catch of Gill 🤦🤦🤦
— Sandesh .... (@sandeshrock31)

Going good so far!

150 up for 🇮🇳

Pant 48(34)*

Gill 49(65)*

Ish Sodhi into the attack 👀

🇮🇳 trail by 84

Just 65 from last 🔟 overs ( this session)

50 for Gill

Keep going, make the most of the dropped chance
— Karthik Rao (@Cric_Karthikk)

Let him play his game!

Gill slowed down after he got dropped ‘cause he’s all about stats and records. Meanwhile, Pant would’ve just gone for it and kept smashing.
— 47Sha (@47Sha__)

IND vs NZ | Twitter buzzes as Gill survives after Chapman drops a sitter with Phillips and Latham left dismayed

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