India vs New Zealand Review

Source- cricbuzz.com

New Zealand and Super Over. This love story is surely not coming to an end. New Zealand were stolen a World Cup triumph in the super over in 2019 and now they lost the 3rd T20 match to India in super over which they should have won in regulation time considering that they needed 3 runs from 5 balls. 

What really happened?

1st innings-

New Zealand won the toss for the 3rd straight time and this time they called out India to bat first on a lively Hamilton pitch. India's openers gave them a commanding start by posting a partnership of 89 runs. This wicket led to a loss of momentum and India lost 2 quick wickets. Both openers and Shivam Dube who was promoted to No.3 were back in the dressing room in no time. Rohitman Sharma scored his first 50 of the tour by making 65 of just 40 balls. 

Kohli, Iyer, Manish Pandey and Jadeja made sure that they posted a decent total and they carried India to 179 in 20 overs. 

Bennett was the most expensive but still the most successful bowler for NZ, as he picked 3 wickets while giving 54 runs. 

2nd innings-

NZ too started off brilliantly, specially Martin Guptill who scored 31 off just 21 balls. But the NZ innings was all about their Captain Cool Kane Williamson who scored a magnificent 95 off just 48 balls. He couldn't get NZ cross the finish line and lost his wicket to Shami who was the most successful bowler for India, as he picked two crucial wickets at the best time. One of Kane and another off Ross at the very last ball. 

Super Over-

NZ sent Williamson and Guptill to bat and India gave the ball to world's No.1 bowler Bumrah who had a rare bad day in the office. Bumrah started off brilliantly but soon lost his way as he gave away 17 runs in the over. 

Now it was time for KL Rahul and Rohit to deliever the goods. India too started badly but Rahul's 3rd ball boundary off Southee started a comeback. India after 4 balls were in a difficult  situation as they needed 10 runs off 2 balls. 

But when their is Sharma ji then anything can happen. He lodged 2 back to back sixes and steered India home with a memorable series win for the first time in NZ against NZ.