New Zealand defeated India after 36 years
IND VS NZ : Blackcaps have created history by defeating India in India after 36 long years , after the collapse in first innings India fought well to get back in the game yet the victory was way far away.
Rachin Ravindra the savior for new Zealand
Young Indian origin Rachin Ravindra became the difference in both the teams scored 134 in the first innings in ind vs nz to give blackcaps a huge lead played brilliantly with Tim Southee who score 65 and took their lead to above 300 that made it almost impossible for India to make a comeback. Not only in first the confidence and temperament was on top when he came to bat in second innings conditions were not favorable Jasprit bumrah was bowling above 140 hitting the gloves making everyone uncomfortable but he came in with such positive intent that he neutralized one of the greatest bowlers with his presence and took his team to victory he scored 39 runs was unbeaten till end.
WTC Points Table
Indian team was on the top of the table before this match and new Zealand were 4th on the table. Now after this historic win news will climb up the table but Indian team won’t go down. India has 98 points whereas new Zealand have 48 points and team next to India is Australia with 90 points. click here to check the table – WTC Points Table
India collapsed on 46 in first innings
Indian skipper won the toss and decided to bat first even in overcast condition which is helpful for fast bowlers and we all know new Zealand has better pace attack then spin yet Rohit chose to bat first. the result didn’t went in their favor as kiwi pacers started using the conditions and certainly Indian batters were in trouble first Southee got Rohit Sharma who was trying to break the momentum and then started the collapse every Indian batter looked clue less Kohli got out on extra bounce Sarfaraz khan got out playing a lofted shot KL Rahul nicked a down the leg delivery and so Onn and India were 46 for 10 wicket on day- 2 . Matt henry took 5 wicket and William ORourke took 4 wickets.
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