IND vs SL ODI World Cup 2011
Gautam Gambhir, often hailed as the "Man of Big Matches" showcased his prowess during the World Cup final match against Sri Lanka. In Mumbai, when Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag departed early, Gambhir played a gritty knock of 97 runs to keep India's hopes alive. During his knock, the left-hander smashed 9 fours in 122 deliveries. This is remembered as one of the finest knocks played by Gambhir
IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2011
In the high-voltage game between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, Gautam Gambhir yet against stood tall for the "Men in Blue." In the 2007 T20 World Cup final at Johannesburg, despite losing wickets in regular intervals, Gambhir slammed a glorious 75 runs in just 54 balls. His innings ended with 8 fours and 2 sixes
IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2008
In the Test match at the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium between India and Australia in 2008, Gautam Gambhir played a knock of 206 runs. Facing 380 balls, he smashed 26 fours and 1 six. He stitched partnerships with Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman
IND vs NZ Test 2009
Gautam Gambhir's other best effort came during a Test match against New Zealand in 2009. Losing the wicket of Virender Sehwag on just 22 runs, Gambhir took the responsibility of the Indian innings. Playing 436 balls, the left-hander scored 137 runs which were of the utmost value in the game. Displaying discipline, his knock also included 18 fours
IND vs SA Test 2011
In 2011, during the Test match between India and South Africa, Gautam Gambhir showcased another batting brilliance. In India's first innings, he scored 93 runs in 222 balls including 13 fours. In the same match's second innings, he played a knock of 64 runs off 184 deliveries which was laced with 9 fours
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