Shubman Gill put on a show with the bat in India’s 13-run victory over Zimbabwe in the third and final ODI at Harare Sports Club on Monday (August 22).

Gill, who registered scores of 82* and 33 in the first two games, slammed 130 off 97 balls as the visitors posted 289/8 on the board.

After India’s 3-0 series victory, Gill was awarded Player-of-the-Series for his 245 runs at an astonishing average of 122.50.

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For his stunning display with the bat, the 22-year-old recovered rich praise from India’s stand-in skipper KL Rahul.

“He has batted well throughout the series and did well in West Indies and the IPL. Not seen him over-confident. Pleasing to the eye when he bats and good to see him use his form and score runs and good to see his composure and to show the temperament despite not having played a lot of internationals," Rahul said in the post-match presentation.

In reply, Sikandar Raza’s century (115 off 95 balls) took Zimbabwe close to the target but the hosts lost the grip of the match in the last two overs and were bowled out for 276 in 49.3 overs.

“Feels good, we came here with a good ideas. We wanted to be out in the middle and use this time. They have been very professional, very happy with the result," Rahul added.

According to him, Zimbabwe batters tested the Indian bowlers in the final ODI and they responded well by holding their nerves.

“They took the game deep, we would have liked to finish the game earlier. The bowers were tested and they held their nerves," Rahul said.

It was a comeback series for KL Rahul after being out of action for almost two and a half months post the IPL 2022.

The 30-year-old was pleased after getting game time ahead of the all-important Asia Cup 2022, slated to be held in the UAE from August 27 to September 11.

“Fielded about 120 overs, got some time out in the middle with the bat. I am tired coming back after a couple of months. But this is what we all want to do, playing for India," the stand-in captain said.