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Watch: Hardik Pandya Hands Trophy To Prithvi Shaw After Series Win Over NZ India clinched the recently concluded T20I series against New Zealand 2-1 after a comprehensive victory in the third match in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. The match was always in India s control with Shubman Gill scoring his maiden century in the shortest format of the sport and skipper Hardik Pandya taking four wickets to bundle the Kiwis out for just 66. In the aftermath of the encounter, Pandya was presented with the series trophy but he quickly handed it over Prithvi Shaw. In a video posted by the BCCI on Twitter, Shaw was visibly surprised to hold the trophy but he went on to celebrate the victory with the rest of the team as they posed for the official photographs.
Captain @hardikpandya93 collects the @mastercardindia trophy from BCCI president Mr. Roger Binny & BCCI Honorary Secretary Mr. Jay Shah ??
Congratulations to #TeamIndia who clinch the #INDvNZ T20I series 2️⃣-1️⃣ @JayShah pic.twitter.com/WLbCE417QU
India thumped New Zealand by 168 runs - the biggest win by a Full Member against another in the men s T20I. With this win, Team India clinched the three-match T20I series 2-1.
Daryl Mitchell was the top scorer for New Zealand with 35 in 25 deliveries. While India captain Pandya starred with both bat and ball as he scored a crucial 30 off 17 and scalped 4 wickets conceding just 16 runs in his spell of 4 overs.
Chasing a competitive target of 235, New Zealand got off to a bad start as they lost both openers in under two overs of the game. India skipper Hardik Pandya scalped the wicket of Finn Allen for three. Arshdeep Singh then struck twice to remove Devon Conway on the first ball of the second over and Mark Chapman for a duck. New Zealand were three wickets down at the score of just 5 runs.
Indian bowlers did not let any New Zealand player cement their feet at the crease. New Zealand lost four-wicket in the powerplay as Pandya provided his team with another wicket dismissing Glenn Phillips for 2.
Michael Bracewell then came out to bat. Bracewell opened his account with a stunning six off Pandya s delivery. Umran Malik then delivered a stunner and dismissed Bracewell for 8, leaving New Zealand tottering at 21/5.
New Zealand captain and left-handed batter Mitchell Santner then came out to bat at the crease. Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner then handled the charge and fought against the Indian bowlers.
Shivam Mavi then joined the party and struck twice to dismiss Santner and Ish Sodhi. Santner went back to the pavilion after scoring 13 runs, while Sodhi also fell prey to Mavi s delivery and went into the hut for a duck.
Lockie Ferguson then came out to bat but could not do much as he was dismissed by India skipper. India pacers completely derailed the New Zealand run chase.
Daryl Mitchell and Blair Tickner then put up a tough fight against India s bowling attack and slammed boundaries at regular intervals.
Pandya then scalped the wicket of Tickner in the 12th over of the innings. It did not take long for Indian bowlers to bundle out New Zealand for 66 as Umran Malik scalped the last wicket of Daryl Mitchell.
Earlier, Shubman Gill s ton and Hardik Pandya s quick-fire 30 powered India to 234/4 against New Zealand,
Gill was the highest run scorer for India with 125 off 63 delivered while Rahul Tripathi slammed 44 and Pandya played quick knocks of 30. For New Zealand, Michael Bracewell, Blair Tickner and Ish Sodhi bagged one wicket each respectively.
Opting to bat first, India got off to a bad start as they lost their star opener Ishan Kishan in the second over of the game. Shubman Gill finished the second over with a boundary. Gill then hammered Lockie Ferguson for 11 runs, while slamming two fours.
The duo Rahul Tripathi and Gill played their game with aggression while slamming boundaries and taking singles at regular intervals. In the 5th over of the innings, Gill opened his hands and slammed Blair Tickner for 14 runs. Tripathi then joined hands with India opener and piled 14 runs off Ferguson s over.
The young duo continued their carnage and took their team s total beyond the 80-run mark in the 8th over of the game.
However, in the 9th enthralling over, India lost the wicket of Tripathi off Ferguson s delivery. Tripathi went back to the pavilion after slamming a six in Ferguson s over, scoring 44 runs in 22 balls.
Star batter Suryakumar Yadav then came out to bat and handled the charge with Gill to take India s total beyond the 100-run mark in the 10th over. Gill slammed his maiden T20I fifty in 35 balls.
Suryakumar s firework at the Narendra Modi Stadium came to an end as the star batter was dismissed by Tickner after scoring 24 off 13 balls. Michael Bracewell took a stunner to remove Suryakumar, who was looking dangerous at the crease.
India captain and right-handed batter Hardik Pandya then came out to bat at the crease. Gill continued his blistering form as he hammered Ben Lister for two back-to-back sixes, piling 14 runs from the over.
In the 17th over of the innings, Gill and Pandya hammered Tickner for 23 runs, with two sixes and two fours. With a stunning four off Ferguson, Gill brought up his hundred in 54 balls.
India crossed 200 runs in the 18th over. Gill then ended the 19th over of the inning with 17 runs off Lister. Pandya s stint at the crease came to an end as he was dismissed by Daryl Mitchell. Pandya went back to the pavilion after scoring a quick-fire 30 off 17 deliveries.
India only managed to score 6 runs in the last over and posted a challenging total of 234/4 in 20 overs.
(With PTI inputs)
Chilling With Future Of India : Jadeja Captions Pic With This Indian Star Star India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is all set to make his India comeback, most likely in the upcoming four-match Test series against Australia, starting February 9. The southpaw had experienced discomfort in his right knee during the Asia Cup in September last year and has remained out of action at the highest level since then. He also missed out on the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 that took place in October-November. However, the fans got the sight of Jadeja on the ground as the player recently made a return to competitive cricket.
Playing for Saurashtra in their last group stage match last week in Chennai, Jadeja made a triumphant return, bowling 41.1 overs and taking a seven-for in the second innings. He also scored 15 and 25 with the bat. The match restored confidence in him about his fitness. After the match, which his side lost, Jadeja said that he was good to go for the Tests against Australia.
On Tuesday, the India all-rounder shared a picture on social media with Hyderabad batter Tilak Verma, who rose to fame in Indian Premier League 2022. He was bought by Mumbai Indians for Rs 1.7 crore at the auctions before that season.
More than the picture, it was the caption used by Jadeja that hogged limelight. Chilling with future of India, said Jadeja in his post.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Ravindrasinh jadeja (@ravindra.jadeja)
It is worth noting that Tilak Verma had an impressive maiden IPL season. The player scored 397 runs across 14 matches at an average of 36.09 and strike rate of 131.02
(With ANI Inputs)
Playing The Role That Dhoni Used To... : Pandya s Big Remark On His Game Shubman Gill dazzled with an unbeaten century as India thrashed New Zealand by 168 runs in the third T20I and clinched the series 2-1. Gill, who became only the fifth Indian batter to score a century in all three formats, smashed an unbeaten 126 off just 63 balls to power India to 234/4 in 20 overs. In reply, the Kiwis were bowled out for a paltry total of 66, with India captain Hardik Pandya taking four wickets. After the match, Pandya, who also played a cameo of 30 not out off 17 balls, said that he s had to tweak his game as per the requirement of the team.
I ve always enjoyed hitting sixes. But that s life, I ve to evolve. I ve believed in partnerships and I want to give my batting partner and my team some assurance and calmness that I m there. I ve played more games than any of these guys, I ve learnt how to accept and swallow pressure and make sure everything is calm. Maybe I have to get my strike rate down for that. Taking new roles is always that I look forward to. I want to take the new ball role too, because I don t want anyone to come and take that difficult role. If they re under pressure, then we are chasing the game. I want to lead the front. I ve been working on my new ball skills, Pandya said during the post-match press conference.
Pandya also suggested that his role is similar to the one which former India captain MS Dhoni had adapted during the latter stages of his international career.
I don t mind playing the role that somewhere down the line, Mahi used to play. At that time, I was young and hitting all around the park. But since he s gone, all of a sudden, that responsibility is onto me. I don t mind that. We are getting the results. It s okay if I have to play a little slow, he added.
Team India s next assignment will be against Australia, a four-match Test series in February, followed by three ODIs in March.
Your Heart Knows The Way : Virat Kohli s Instagram Leaves Fans Wondering Away from cricketing duties, India superstar Virat Kohli is on a journey of solace. Having visited multiple ashrams with his wife Anushka Sharma, Virat was recently spotted trekking in the hills with his family. As the iconic batter does some self-exploration, he posted a beautiful quote on Instagram, depicting his current state of mind. In a story on the photo and video-blogging platform, Kohli shared a quote from ‘Rumi , which read: Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction .
A number of fans of Kohli shared the star batter s Instagram story while being baffled as to what the cricketer really means. Here s the Insta story:
Instagram story of Virat Kohli pic.twitter.com/gC7DvuFfvg
— Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) February 1, 2023Virat had most recently gone on a trek with wife Anushka Sharma and daughter Vamika. Both Kohli and Anushka had shared a number of pictures of their hike into the mountains on social media.
Earlier, several photos surfaced online in which the two were seen offering prayers at an ashram in Vrindavan.
Anushka and Virat were in Dubai for the New Year s before their Vrindavan trip. Only a few days remain before Kohli would return to the cricket field, resuming his on-field responsibilities.
Kohli has been in fine touch over the past few weeks, scoring ODI 3 centuries (one against Bangladesh and two against Sri Lanka). In the 50-over assignment against New Zealand, however, the talismanic batter could only score a total of 55 runs in three matches.
Having broken his century drought in ODIs and T20Is, Kohli would now be determined to reach the triple-digit score in Tests too as India take on Australia in a 4-match series.
Slap On Our System : Misbah s Scathing Remark On Mickey Arthur s Return Former Pakistan skipper and coach Misbah-Ul-Haq opines that the likely re-hiring of Mickey Arthur as national men side s coach is a slap on Pakistan Cricket . Arthur is likely to return to Pakistan as its team director following Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Najam Sethi s arrival. Misbah blamed former Pakistan players for damaging the credibility of the system and making PCB look outside the home territory for coaching roles. Pakistan s talks with Arthur had failed earlier on three occasions, but PCB kept persisting. Arthur had previously coached the side from 2016 to 2019. It is understood that the board is close to agreeing to a deal with him as a team director, rather than a head coach.
If Arthur goes ahead with the role with PCB, it will be his second concurrent coaching role as he is currently in a long-term deal with Derbyshire. Arthur does not want to end his county stint and both sides have agreed to let him have both jobs. In an unusual arrangement, he will not be there with the Pakistan team, but will have handpicked people running the operations for him.
It is a slap on our cricket system that we are not able to find a high-profile full-time coach, Misbah told ESPNcricinfo.
It is a shame that the best ones do not want to come and we insist on having someone who is looking at Pakistan as a second option.
I blame our own system, which is vulnerable enough with so many weak lines for anyone to exploit it. We are to be blamed ourselves that we have disrespected and discredited our own people to make a bad image. The present and former lot do not respect each other, with media and former players using their own YouTube channels for ratings, grossly hitting the credibility and value of our cricket which, as as result, gives an impression that we are not capable.
The Pakistan cricket fan is always disgruntled; he is picking up things from the media and is under the wrong impression. Players speaking against each other with grudges and talking openly with disdain just devalues our community, and that becomes the common perception. Our cricket has been constantly under pressure with wavered and subjective opinions. The game is hardly a subject of objective and constructive discussion.
Cricket is the most popular sport in the country but sadly never hits the headlines in the right way. It is chaos; former cricketers ridiculing their fellow cricketers on national channels with fans getting the wrong sense. There is no empathy, no respect, and no conducive environment in the cricketing quarter of our country, Misbah concluded.
Arthur s previous stint as head coach concluded after a fifth-place finish in the 2019 50-over World Cup. PCB Cricket Committee had recommended not to renew his contract. Misbah was a part of the committee as well and was one of the men responsible for his release.
Notably, it was Misbah who succeeded Arthur as coach and went on to have heavy influence in Pakistan cricket by taking over the role of the chief selector as well. He resigned as coach in September 2021, with an year left in his tenure.
There has been a lot of debate about hiring of foreign or local coaches in Pakistan and Misbah alleged that PCB bureaucracy handled each coach differently and it is the local ones who face more scrutiny.
PCB is always ready to back foreign coaches but never supports the local ones, Misbah said.
They are fond of having overseas coaches because they think locals can easily be politicised and are not capable, but do we know it s the PCB bureaucracy who politicised the structure? They throw the local ones under the bus when they come under pressure and there has never been accountability of the bureaucracy in PCB. It s the mismanagement and the consistent changes at the helm that is a problem and we are never able to find one solid line for our cricket.
Now there is a common narrative that Pakistan cricket does not even have a single capable guy and they are forced to look outside. Successful teams like India have completely shifted to homegrown coaches but sadly the policies here are so inconsistent and vague that we are never able to reach a consensus on what we want to do. We have some very good people in our system who can contribute well like Haji (Mohammad Akram), Aaqib Javed, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Waqar Younis, etc. but their reputation has been tarnished so badly and people think they are not right for the job, concluded Misbah.
During the tenure of former PCB chief Ehsan Mani, the board tried to pull in modern players into the working structure but many of them were reluctant to join because of the board s inherent instability.
Wasim Akram for example distanced himself from a PCB job and Inzamam ul Haq did not take a long-term role either after completing his tenure as chief selector.
Under Mani, PCB had developed a blueprint to develop home-grown coaches and revamped the National Cricket Academy. It was turned into a high-performance centre for development of players and coaches. A number of coaches were recruited in the system. But on the arrival of Ramiz Raja as PCB chief, the culture of foreign coaches started at the grassroots and domestic level.
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Dawid Malan, Jos Buttler And Jofra Archer Earn Consolation Win For England Dawid Malan and captain Jos Buttler hit centuries to set up a 59-run win for England in the third and final one-day international against South Africa at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley on Wednesday. Malan made 118 and Buttler scored 131 in an England total of 346 for seven. South Africa were bowled out for 287 with fast bowler Jofra Archer taking a career-best six for 40. South Africa had already clinched the series by winning the first two matches but England captain Jos Buttler said Wednesday s win was a reward for the hard work his players had put in during the short series.
There s been some really good stuff. Guys getting hundreds and Jofra Archer was brilliant. We ve got a good thing going. We re building nicely, said Buttler, who was named player of the match and player of the series.
South African captain Temba Bavuma said the series win was important. We came in under a lot of pressure. We ve done ourselves justice and come closer to automatic qualification for the World Cup.
South Africa need one win in their remaining two matches against the Netherlands to move ahead of West Indies into one of the eight qualifying places in the World Cup Super League, although Sri Lanka could still move ahead of them in a forthcoming series against New Zealand.
The left-handed Malan and his right-handed captain shared a fourth wicket partnership of 232 off 211 balls after coming together with their team in trouble at 14 for three in the sixth over.
A slow start to the partnership became a torrent of runs as they took command on a slow pitch.
England scored 217 runs in the last 20 overs of their innings, scoring rapidly even after the two centurions were dismissed.
South Africa opted to go into the match without their two fastest bowlers, Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada, and appeared powerless to keep the scoring in check.
When South Africa batted they were 59 runs ahead on comparative scores after 30 overs. The difference was that England had more strike power in the middle overs, with Archer and leg-spinner Adil Rashid (three for 68) taking crucial wickets.
Archer, in the second match of an international comeback after a long injury-enforced lay-off, bowled consistently at speeds of more than 145km/h (90mph).
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Watch: Suryakumar Takes Stunning Catch In Slips, Then Does Copy-Paste Chasing a mammoth total of 235 runs, New Zealand got off to the worst-possible start as they lost 4 wickets for a score of 7 runs. Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh bagged two wickets among themselves as the Indians removed Fin Allen, Devon Conway, March Chapman and Glenn Phillips for cheap. On the bowling of Hardik, Suryakumar Yadav bagged two sunning catches in the slips, sending Allen and Phillips packing. However, what was mesmerising to see is the both of Surya s catches were exactly the same.
First in his first over and then second, Hardik gave India two important wickets. On both occasions, the ball took the outside edge of the bat and went into the hands of Suryakumar. Both times, Surya had to produce a big jump and stretch to catch the ball. Here is the video of the first catch which was the exact copy of the second one:
ICYMI - WHAT. A. CATCH #TeamIndia vice-captain @surya_14kumar takes a stunner to get Finn Allen #INDvNZ | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/WvKQK8V67b
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 1, 2023Earlier, Shubman Gill smashed a whirlwind unbeaten century, his maiden ton in the shortest format, to power India to an imposing 234 for four against New Zealand in the series-deciding third T20 International.
Gill continued his fine form and showcased his array of shots, hitting the New Zealand bowlers to all parts of the Narendra Modi Stadium to score 126 not out off just 63 balls with the help of 12 fours and seven sixes.
Gill was at his ominous best, be it pick up hits, drives or pulls to continue his onslaught. In the process, the opening batter registered the highest score for an Indian in T20 internationals. The record was earlier held by Virat Kohli (122).
Young Rahul Tripathi, smashing 44 off 22, also played an important role in taking India to a 200-plus total. Suryakumar Yadav, the No. 1 T20I batter in the world, scored 24 off 13.
With PTI inputs
India Register Historic First With T20I Series Win Against New Zealand The Indian cricket team completely outplayed New Zealand in the 3rd T20I of the series, securing a 168-run to wrap up the series 2-1. In what was the second-highest victory for a team in T20Is (for Test playing nations) and the highest against a Test-playing nation, the Hardik Pandya-led side also became the first team in the history of the game to secure 50 T20I series wins at home. The 2-1 triumph marked a half-century for the Indian cricket team when it comes to T20I series triumphs at home.
It was Shubman Gill who laid a strong foundation for India, scoring his maiden ton in the format. In the process, Gill completed centuries in all three formats of the game, a feat not held by many in the game.
Gill recorded his maiden T20 century for India as he steered the team to 234-4 after they elected to bat first at the world s biggest cricket ground in Ahmedabad.
Indian bowlers skittled out the Kiwis for a paltry 66 in 12.1 overs for a 2-1 series win. The hosts had whitewashed the Kiwis in three one-day matches.
The huge victory was India s biggest ever in T20 internationals and the biggest margin by runs in a match played between two Test-playing nations.
Gill put on 103 runs for the fourth wicket with skipper Hardik Pandya, who made 30 and then took four wickets with his pace bowling, at the 132,000-seater Narendra Modi Stadium.
New Zealand made a horrendous start to their mammoth chase as they lost their top four for just seven runs inside three overs as Arshdeep Singh struck twice in the second over of the innings.
Suryakumar took two spectacular catches at first slip off Pandya s pace bowling to send back Finn Allen, for three, and Glenn Phillips, for two.
Tearaway quick Umran Malik bowled Bracewell before Daryl Mitchell, who made 35, and skipper Mitchell Santner attempted to resist.
Arshdeep, Umran and Shivam Mavi took two wickets each.
With AFP inputs
Next Superstars : Anil Kumble Lavishes Praise On Team India Duo Former India captain Anil Kumble was all praise for youngsters Arshdeep Singh and Ishan Kishan. During a recent discussion, Kumble was asked to pick two players who could be the next superstars for India. In the bowling department, Kumble chose Arshdeep, having worked with him at Punjab Kings, while Kishan was his pick in the batting department, adding that both players have done extremely well in whatever cricket they have played at international level.
Having worked closely with someone like Arshdeep, it s wonderful to see him grow into what he s done for India. I would look at Arshdeep as the next superstar bowler coming through. From a batting perspective, Ishan Kishan is someone who s been wonderful in the opportunities he s got. He got a double hundred and he s someone who I think will be a superstar, Kumble said on Jio Cinema s show Legends Lounge.
Arshdeep, who made his T20I debut against England in July 2022, has been under the scanner for bowling a barrage of no balls in his last five appearances in T20Is.
He conceded five no balls in the 2nd T20I against Sri Lanka last month, the most by an Indian bowler in the format.
Kishan, on the other hand, scored a double ODI hundred against Bangladesh last year. However, he was dropped from the team for the home ODI series against Sri Lanka last month.
He got a chance to play the ODIs against New Zealand, but had to bat down the order due to the presence of captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill at the top of the order.
Have A Simple Rule : Hardik Pandya s Mantra On Life And Captaincy Opening batter Shubman Gill, who played a major role in India s 168-run win over New Zealand to clinch the three-match T20I series with his maiden ton, on Wednesday said he did not do anything extra during his big knock. Gill remained not out on 126 to help India post a massive 234 for 4 after electing to bat. India then bowled New Zealand out for a meagre 66 in 12.1 overs to post their biggest win in terms of runs.
It feels good when you practise and it pays off. Happy to get the big ones for the team. Everybody has a different technique to hit sixes, Gill said at the post-match presentation.
Hardik bhai told me to bat the way I do, and that there is no need to do anything extra. When you are representing your country, I don t think there s any kind of fatigue, and I am happy to play all three formats.
Captain Hardik Pandya said he normally goes by his gut feeling while taking decisions on the field.
I have always played the game like this, tried to read the situation and what s required at that moment, and not have pre-conceived ideas. A lot of time I back my guts, said Pandya, who was named player-of-the-series.
I have got a very simple rule about my life and captaincy -- if I go down, I go down on my decisions. When I played the IPL final, I felt the second innings was spicier. We want to normalise these pressure games, and hopefully we can do better at bigger stages.
A disappointed New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner gave credit to India for playing outstanding cricket.
Some of their guys are in great nick at the moment. It is tough to win when you lose five wickets in the powerplay. It can be challenging when the ball is swinging.
If you look at the way India played, they took their time early on and when it got flat, they really had a go at us, Santner said.
Asked about the ODI World Cup in India later this year, Santner said, I guess that time of the year there will be some dew around, most teams might bowl first.
We ve seen some great wickets, if it is like that in October it will be a great World Cup to be part of and to learn. I think 320 would be the score we d want to restrict teams to then.
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Right then, that is is from the exciting series. The trophy is handed over to Hardik Pandya and the Indian team are posing for some pictures now. However, the cricket action continues for these two teams as we will see India next in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The first Test will start on 9th February at 9.30 am IST(4 pm GMT). For New Zealand, there next commitment will be a two-match Test series against England. The first will be played on 16th February from 6.30 am IST(1 pm GMT). Well, just so you don t forget you can join us early for the build-up of both these matches. See you then, take care and goodbye!
Hardik Pandya, the victorious skipper is also named the Player of the Series for his all-round show throughout. He starts by saying that he doesn t mind winning the Man of the Series. Adds that the real winners are the backroom staff and says that he has won it for them. Informs he always try to read the stuations and react accordingly. States that they have spoken about taking the challenges. Mentions they try to treat these decider games just like a normal match which might help them to perform under pressure in the coming future.
Without a doubt, it is Shubman Gill who wins the Man of the Match award. He says that it feels to good when you practice and it pays off. Adds that he was backing himself to score big, but it did not happen in the Sri Lankan series and first two games in this series, but he is happy with his innings here. Mentions that before the match Hardik Pandya told him to play his game and different players have different techniques in hitting sixes. Ends by saying there is no fatigue and he is happy to play in all three formats.
Mitchell Santner, the skipper of New Zealand is in for a chat. He says that yes it was kind of disappointed but credit to India they played exceptionally well so far. Also says that Gill is in good nick and it is incredible to watch. Mentions they lost a lot of wickets in three or four overs which took the game away from them. Adds that they saw some pretty good wickets during the ODI series so if the wicket remains similar for the World Cup then it will surely be a tasty contest.
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Rahul Tripathi is in for a quick chat. He says that he was just looking to keep it simple and did not try to change his style. Adds that he would have liked to get some more runs, but says that at that moment they needed to use the Powerplay. Mentions that is a responsibility playing for India, but he has that freedom of playing his game and adapt according to the situation. Ends by saying that it was amazing to play in front of so many fans and is happy that they won the series
Earlier in the innings, Hardik Pandya opted to bat first after winning the toss and informed that they would like to put a huge total on the board. Well, they did just that thanks to the scintillating knock of Shubman Gill, who score his maiden ton in T20Is. Rahul Tripathi got the innings back on track after the loss of Kishan early on, which really allowed Gill to shift gear in the latter part of the innings. Eventually, it proved out to be way to much for the Kiwis, as India won the game by 168r uns.
India might ve thought that they already have one hand on the trophy as they set-up a humongous target. Their bowlers though did not take a seat back but rather bowled with fire. It was the skipper, Hardik Pandya who lead the side from the front, as he drew first blood in the very first over. Arshdeep Singh shared the new ball with the skipper and struck twice. The Indian bowlers then kept of taking wickets for fun and took advantage of the scoreboard pressure on the Kiwis. Hardik Pandya was the star with his four-fer. Shivam Mavi also impressed in his short spell. He and Umran Malik returned with a brace as well.
Chasing 235 runs was never going to be easy but India made it even worse for the visitors. The Kiwis were under the pump right from the get go. Only Daryl Mitchell stood out in this dismal innings of his side. No other batter was even able to find their groove here and they ended up recording their third ever lowest total in T20Is. This young Kiwis side has a lot to work on and they will surely take the learning back from this enthralling series.
What a thrilling match! The Indian fans were made to celebrate in almost every over here as they kept on taking wickets. In the end, India dominate a series-decider at home and will keep their hands on the trophy here. The Kiwis could not put their game face on and got bundled out for just 66 runs.
12.1 overs (0 Run) OUT! TAKEN! It is all over for New Zealand! They have been bowled out for just 66 runs! Umran Malik bangs this short and on middle, Daryl Mitchell stays there and goes for the pull shot, but gets hurried and mistimes it in the air towards deep mid-wicket where Shivam Mavi runs forward, loses the sight of the ball, but in the end takes a brilliant diving catch. INDIA WIN BY 168 RUNS & TAKE THE SERIES 2-1!
11.6 overs (0 Run) Short of a length and on middle, Benjamin Lister defends it down the pitch.
Benjamin Lister is the last man in for New Zealand.
11.5 overs (0 Run) OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Hardik Pandya gets another wicket in his kitty. This time a pace-up delivery, short one, into the body. Blair Tickner lifts his front leg and tries to flick it away but only gets a top-edge on it. The ball lobs in front of the keeper. Ishan Kishan runs in and takes an easy catch.
11.4 overs (0 Run) Hardik Pandya now pulls his pace back and serves a bouncer, outside off. Blair Tickner tries to go after it but misses.
11.3 overs (0 Run) A full toss, on the body, Blair Tickner nudges it to short mid-wicket.
11.2 overs (0 Run) Blair Tickner stays back and blocks this length ball.
11.1 overs (1 Run) Length and on leg. Daryl Mitchell tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
10.6 overs (1 Run) A low full toss, outside off. Daryl Mitchell slices it to sweeper cover. They take a single.
10.5 overs (0 Run) Fraction short, outside off. Daryl Mitchell tries to slap it away but gets it back to the bowler off the inner half.
10.4 overs (0 Run) Shivam Mavi fires in a yorker, on off. Daryl Mitchell drives it to the left of the bowler. Shivam Mavi stops it with his left foot.
10.3 overs (2 Runs) On a length, around off. Daryl Mitchell tries to go downtown once again, but does not time it well this time. Fortunately it falls in no man s land. Two taken.
10.2 overs (6 Runs) SIX! All the way! It is a good-length ball, on off. Daryl Mitchell stands tall and smokes it over the bowler s head for a biggie.
10.1 overs (0 Run) A bit fuller, outside off, moving away a touch. Daryl Mitchell tries to chase it but misses.
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India Ride On Gill s Ton To Secure Historic T20I Win, Secure Series 2-1 Shubman Gill smashed a whirlwind unbeaten maiden century in the shortest format as India thrashed New Zealand by 168 runs, their biggest ever win in terms of runs, in the third and final T20 International to pocket the hard-fought series 2-1 here on Wednesday. India s second highest margin of victory was 143-run win over Ireland in Dublin in 2018. Gill continued his fine form and showcased his array of shots, hitting the New Zealand bowlers to all parts of the Narendra Modi Stadium to score 126 not out off just 63 balls balls with the help of 12 fours and seven sixes. Riding on Gill s brilliance, India posted 234 for 4 after electing to bat.
New Zealand never got going in the huge chase as Indian bowlers performed in unison to bowl out the visitors for a mere 66 in 12.1 overs, the third lowest score for the Kiwis in this format.
Skipper Hardik Pandya led the bowling department with figures of 4/16, while Umran Malik (2/9), Shivam Mavi (2/12) and Arshdeep Singh (2/16) scalped two wickets each.
New Zealand lost Finn Allen in the fifth ball of the opening over bowled by Pandya, caught by Suryakumar Yadav.
Left-arm pacer Arshdeep struck with his first delivery, as Devon Conway lobbed a fuller delivery to Pandya at mid-off.
New Zealand continued to lose wickets as Mark Champman got a faint inside edge which went straight to Ishan Kishan off Arshdeep s last delivery of the over.
Wickets kept on tumbling like of pack of cards for New Zealand with Glenn Phillips becoming the next victim, caught by Suryakumar at slips off Pandya.
Down at 13 for 4 after three overs, it was all but over for New Zealand.
The situation became even worst for New Zealand when Michael Bracewell was cleaned up up by a fast delivery from Umran Malik.
New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner (13) and Daryl Mitchell (35) then added 32 runs for the sixth wicket before Shivam Mavi dismissed the former, caught by Suryakumar at deep midwicket fence as the left-hander tried to heave a short ball.
Mavi struck again a ball later, removing Ish Sodhi (0) caught by Tripathi at backward point as New Zealand slumped to 53 for seven in nine overs.
Thereafter, it was just a formality for India and the hosts romped home in style.
Earlier, the start was far from rosy for India after electing to bat as Mitchell Santner made a master-stroke decision by handing Michael Bracewell the second over and the off-spinner reposed his captain s faith by removing an out-of-form Ishan Kishan, who was adjudged LBW with the second ball of the over.
In-form Gill struck two boundaries off Lockie Ferguson in the next over.
Gill was at his ominous best, be it pick up hits, drives or pulls to continue his onslaught.
He hit Blair Tickner for three fours in the fifth over as India reached 44 for 1.
Young Rahul Tripathi (44 off 22), who has immense potential but yet to fire in the series, then struck Ferguson for a boundary and a six in consecutive balls to keep up the tempo.
Tripathi then pulled Santner over short-fine leg before coming down and lofting the left-arm spinner for a straight six.
Tripathi showed his attacking class and dispatched Ish Sodhi over extra cover for his third six of the innings but perished in the next ball in search of one too many, holing out at deep square leg to Ferguson.
Gill reached his maiden T20I fifty off 35 balls with a single off Santner.
While Gill held one end, Suryakumar Yadav (24 off 13) showed glimpses of his class but fell in the 13th over, brilliantly caught by Bracewell at mid-off as the batter mistimed his shot.
Gill brought up his century with a four over the mid-off fielder off the bowling of Ferguson in the first ball of the 18th over.
He broke free and clobbered Ferguson over mid-wicket for a huge six in the next ball.
It was mayhem as skipper Pandya (30 off 17) too went ballistic.
But it was Gill who stole the show as he continued with his attacking shots after the ton, finding the boundaries at will as New Zealand attack looked listless.
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9.6 overs (1 Run) Short and on off, Daryl Mitchell pulls it towards deep square leg for one more.
9.5 overs (1 Run) Full and on off, Blair Tickner drives it through cover-point for one.
Drinks break! Well, there is not much to say here. India are on the cusp of a series win here. They have been lethal with the ball so far and haven t let the Kiwis off the hook. So, it is Blair Tickner who joins Daryl Mitchell at the crease. The Kiwis would like to eat up as many balls as possible to delay the victory for India.
9.4 overs (0 Run) OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust! Hardik Pandya gets his thrid wicket! He serves this full and on off, Lockie Ferguson clears his front leg and goes for the slog, but he loses his grip as he connects with the ball and hits it with the bottom half uppishly towards mid on. Umran Malik there take a good catch. This is turning out to be embarassing for the Kiwis.
9.3 overs (0 Run) Full and on off, Lockie Ferguson drives it straight to covers.
9.2 overs (0 Run) Back of a length and outside off, Lockie Ferguson looks to cut it away, but fails to connect.
9.1 overs (1 Run) Short and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.
8.6 overs (0 Run) A dot to end the over! Shivam Mavi bangs in a bouncer, on off, Lockie Ferguson looks to pull it away, but misses.
Lockie Ferguson comes in at number 9.
8.5 overs (0 Run) OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Two wickets in the over for Shivam Mavi! He bowls this back of a length and around off, Ish Sodhi makes room to push it away, but does so uppishly towards point. Rahul Tripathi here moves to his right and pouches it safely before rolling over on the ground. New Zealand lose their seventh wicket.
8.4 overs (0 Run) Shivam Mavi greets Sodhi with a short delivery around off, Ish Sodhi leaves it alone.
8.3 overs (0 Run) OUT! TAKEN! SKY is everywhere in the field! He takes a brilliant third catch to dismiss Santner here. Shivam Mavi lands this short and on off, Mitchell Santner stays there and connects with his pull shot well towards the deep mid-wicket region. However, Suryakumar Yadav is there and he takes another great catch and does well to keep his balance to no go over the ropes. Santner cannot believe that he has found a fielder here, but he has to go back to the hut. New Zealand six down now!
Ish Sodhi is the new man in.
8.3 overs (1 Run) Short and down the leg side, Mitchell Santner misses his flick. Wided.
8.2 overs (1 Run) On a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell guides it towards point where a slight misfield from Rahul Tripathi allows a run.
8.1 overs (1 Run) Shivam Mavi starts with a back-of-a-length delivery, on middle, Mitchell Santner nudges it towards mid-wicket for a single.
7.6 overs (3 Runs) Floated, full and on off, Mitchell Santner drills it wide of deep point where Shivam Mavi covers his ground well to the right and puts in a dive to keep it inside. Three runs taken!
7.5 overs (1 Run) Kuldeep Yadav decides to bowl a on-pace delivery, on a length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell flicks it through square leg for one.
7.4 overs (6 Runs) SIX! BANG! This is flighted, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell skips down the track and smokes it over the long off fence for a biggie.
7.3 overs (1 Run) A bit short and on off, Mitchell Santner eases it towards mid off for a run.
7.2 overs (0 Run) Tossed up, full and off, Mitchell Santner dabs it towards short covers.
7.1 overs (1 Run) Kuldeep Yadav begins with a floated delivery, on off, Daryl Mitchell uses his feet and tucks it to the right of the bowler. There is a bit of hesitation between the batters, but in the end the run is completed.
6.6 overs (2 Runs) Umran Malik lands this short and on middle, Mitchell Santner pulls it towards deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second.
6.5 overs (1 Run) Back of a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell knocks it towards extra covers for one more.
6.4 overs (0 Run) Short and on off, Daryl Mitchell mistimes his pull shot towards deep mid-wicket for a run.
6.3 overs (1 Run) Back of a length and on off, Mitchell Santner forces it towards wide mid off for one.
6.2 overs (0 Run) Full and on off, Mitchell Santner pushes it towards covers where the fielder dives to his right to stop it.
6.1 overs (4 Runs) FOUR! Nice shot! Umran Malik bowls this short of a length and on off, Mitchell Santner stays there and punches it through extra covers for a boundary.
5.6 overs (0 Run) Back of a length and outside off, angling away, Daryl Mitchell lets it go to the keeper.
5.5 overs (6 Runs) SIX! Daryl Mitchell goes big now! Arshdeep Singh serves this full and on off, Daryl Mitchell shows the full face of the bat and lofts it over the long off fence for a biggie.
5.4 overs (1 Run) On a length and on middle, Mitchell Santner knocks it past the bowler towards mid on for a run.
5.3 overs (1 Run) Short again and outside off, Daryl Mitchell pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.
5.2 overs (0 Run) Short of a length and on leg, Daryl Mitchell taps it down to the leg side.
5.1 overs (0 Run) Arshdeep Singh bowls this on a good length and on off, angling away, Daryl Mitchell looks to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.
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England s Tom Curran Announces Indefinite Break From Red-Ball Cricket England all-rounder Tom Curran has decided to take an indefinite break from red-ball cricket to focus on his physical and mental health. Curran, 27, has suffered with multiple injuries in recent years and will look to streamline his schedule as he attempts to keep his body strong for the rigours of white ball cricket. In shorter formats, the elder Curran brother has represented Surrey in the Vitality Blast, as well as the Oval Invincibles in The Hundred. He has previously played for the Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, as well as having a stint for the Sydney Sixers in the Australian Big Bash League.
Curran has recently been plying his trade for the Desert Vipers in the ILT20 and will soon be joining up with Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League.
The imposing demands of such a full schedule have led Tom to decide to take a temporary step back from the longer format of the game to ensure his body and mind have adequate time to recover between white ball competitions.
The all-rounder hasn t ruled out a return to red-ball cricket in due course but has simply decided that it is not part of his thinking right now.
Curran didn t feature prominently for Surrey in a red ball in 2022 as he recovered from injury, but he did score an incredible maiden first-class century against Northampton at Wantage Road off just 85 balls.
Members and supporters will be disappointed they may not get to see Tom in whites this Summer but should be excited to see a hopefully rejuvenated player in his prime during the Vitality Blast campaign.
The last couple of years have not been easy for me. I have had a lot of time and this isn t a decision that I ve taken lightly. Some choices in life I don t think you will ever be 100% sure and this is definitely one of those. But where I find myself at this exact moment, I feel like it is the right decision for my body and for my mental health, Tom Curran said in an official statement released by his domestic club Surrey County Cricket Club.
I m definitely not ruling out playing red-ball cricket again in the future, and I feel like I have unfinished business in this format for both Surrey and England. But until I can feel 100% committed and confident in my body to be performing day in and day out for Surrey in the County Championship, I feel that putting all my time and focus into on our Vitality Blast campaign this year is the right thing to do, he added.
I know it is not ideal news for everyone at Surrey and our fans. But I wanted to say a truly heartfelt thank you to Alec Stewart for the support and understanding of my decision. Surrey has given me everything and is my home. I love it very much and my hope is everyone else will see and understand my decision as he has done. I look forward to being back at The Kia Oval in the Summer for the Vitality Blast, Curran said.
Obviously when you lose a player of Tom s quality from your County Championship squad it is a blow, but I have spoken to him at length about his decision and understand why he has made it. He has suffered with injuries in recent years and if this can help strengthen his body and keep him on a cricket field more regularly over the coming years, I fully support the decision, Director of Cricket Alec Stewart said.
I look forward to seeing him back in May for our own T20 season, Stewart added.
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After Rishikesh Ashram Visit, Kohli s Old Remark On Worshipping Goes Viral Virat Kohli, who is not a part of India s ongoing T20I series against New Zealand, will be seen in action next at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy which will kick off on February 9. Kohli was in the playing XI for the ODI series against New Zealand that concluded on January 24. During the break, the India star reportedly visited Swami Dayanand Giri Ashram in Rishikesh with wife Anushka Sharma and daughter Vamika. While several photos and videos of the visit were circulated online, a seven-year-old video of Virat Kohli has resurfaced in which he says do I look the pooja-path types , while replying to a reporter s query.
The video that has resurfaced is from a press conference during T20 World Cup 2016.
Do I look the pooja-path types? (Do I look like I do prayers and worship?), Kohli could be seen saying in the video.
In the same clip, Kohli talked about people s perception about him back then.
It surprises me because initially, a lot about me was wrong. I have tattoos, I like to wear stylish clothes and what not.
It is very easy to focus on those things (the negative stuff), but very difficult to improve your skills on the daily basis, without thinking about the result too much. My basic thinking is if I am going into a practice session, I want to learn some something, I want to improve. I want to be an improved cricketer even if it is by 0.1 per cent after the end of each practice session, he had said.
Watch it here:
Virat Kohli will eye to end his three-year long century drought in Tests when India take on Australian in the upcoming four-match series.
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4.6 overs (0 Run) This is on a good length and on off, Mitchell Santner pushes it towards mid off.
4.5 overs (0 Run) Short of a length and on off, Mitchell Santner blocks it to the off side.
4.5 overs (1 Run) WIDE! The review goes in favour of New Zealand.
4.4 overs (0 Run) On a length and outside off, Mitchell Santner leaves it alone and they even get an extra run off it.
Mitchell Santner, the skipper of New Zealand is the next man in with his side in huge trouble.
4.3 overs (0 Run) OUT! TIMBER! Umran Malik strikes in his very first over. The Indian seamers are tearing apart the Kiwis here. New Zealand lose their fifth wicket inside five overs. It is a good-length ball, on off, it holds its line. Michael Bracewell tries to whip it across the line but is nowhere near the ball. Umran Malik hits the top of off and is elated with one.
4.2 overs (0 Run) On off, blocked out.
4.1 overs (0 Run) Umran Malik fires in a yorker, just outside off. Michael Bracewell tries to jam it out but misses.
3.6 overs (4 Runs) FOUR! Arshdeep Singh goes short this time and pays the price. Daryl Mitchell pulls it through mid on for a boundary.
3.5 overs (1 Run) LEG BYE! Very full, sliding down leg. Michael Bracewell tries to flick it away but misses. The ball rolls out to the leg side off his pads.
3.4 overs (1 Run) Daryl Mitchell now pulls this short ball to square leg for a single.
3.3 overs (1 Run) Length ball, on leg. Michael Bracewell charges down the wicket and pulls it to deep square leg for one.
3.2 overs (0 Run) Length ball, outside off. Michael Bracewell dabs it out to point.
3.1 overs (1 Run) Arshdeep Singh bowls this a touch fuller and around the leg, Daryl Mitchell misses his flick as the ball goes off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken. There is also a stiffled appeal for LBW, but turned down. However, Hardik Pandya takes the review after some discussions. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking indicates that it is pitching outside leg. India lose their review.
2.6 overs (6 Runs) SIX! BANG! Michael Bracewell gets off the mark in some style! Hardik Pandya lands this short and on middle, sits up nicely for the batter, Michael Bracewell swivels and pulls it over the deep square fence for a biggie.
2.5 overs (0 Run) Short of a length and on middle, Michael Bracewell blocks it onto his toe as the ball rolls to the off side.
Michael Bracewell comes out to the middle now.
2.4 overs (0 Run) OUT! CAUGHT! Suryakumar Yadav once again takes a stunner at first slip. Hardik Pandya gets his second wicket now. He bends his back hard and dishes a hard length ball, outside off. The ball spits off the deck. Glenn Phillips rocks back and thinks about riding the bounce here as he goes for a solid cut shot. Although, he only gets a thick outside edge and Suryakumar Yadav completes a flying catch to send him back.
2.3 overs (0 Run) Glenn Phillips defends this full ball to covers.
2.2 overs (1 Run) On a length, on off, Daryl Mitchell shuffles and eases it to mid on for one more.
2.1 overs (1 Run) Length and on the pads. Glenn Phillips nudges it in front of mid on and scampers across for a quick single.
Who will walk out now?
1.6 overs (0 Run) OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! What a peach of a delivery. Arshdeep Singh ends his first over just the way he started it - with a wicket. It is a good-length ball, thats angles in on off, but nips away sharply off the deck. Mark Chapman tries to poke it out but only manages to get a thick outside edge. Ishan Kishan takes a dolly behind the sticks. New Zealand are in a spot of bother here.
1.5 overs (1 Run) A length ball, outside off. Glenn Phillips punches it to deep point for one.
1.4 overs (0 Run) Back of a length, on off. Glenn Phillips tries to go after it but gets beaten by the bounce.
1.3 overs (0 Run) Good length, wide of off. angling across. Glenn Phillips makes the leave.
1.2 overs (0 Run) Singh dishes it full and on middle. Glenn Phillips defends it gently back towards the bowler.
Glenn Phillips comes out to the middle now.
1.1 overs (0 Run) OUT! CAUGHT! Arshdeep Singh strikes on his very first delivery. This is turning out to be a nightmare for the Kiwis. Devon Conway gives away his wicket here. It is a length ball, just outside off. Devon Conway though ends up chipping it straight to mid off where Hardik Pandya makes no mistake.
Arshdeep Singh to share the attack.
0.6 over (0 Run) Hardik Pandya serves a length ball, in the channel. It climbs on the batter, Mark Chapman lets it be.
Mark Chapman walks out to bat at number 3.
0.5 over (0 Run) OUT! CAUGHT AT SLIPS! Finn Allen departs cheaply and India are off to a ideal start here. It is a back-of-a-length delivery, outside off. Finn Allen throws his bat at it but without moving his feet. All he manages to get is a thick outside edge. The ball is flying at a rapid pace and over first slip. SKY has to reach the skies here, as he times his jump to perfection and plucks this one out of thin air.
0.4 over (1 Run) Devon Conway now gets off the mark instantly. It is a short ball, on off. Conway rides the bounce and pulls it square on the leg side. One taken.
0.3 over (1 Run) This is darted on the pads. Allen flicks it down to fine leg and crosses.
0.2 over (2 Runs) Finn Allen and New Zealand are off the mark here. It is full, on middle and leg. Finn Allen hangs back and flicks it through square leg for two runs.
0.1 over (0 Run) Pandya starts with an outswinger, full and on leg. Allen gets it to the off side off the outer half.
Usman Khawaja Granted Visa To Travel To India; To Fly Out On Thursday Australia opener Usman Khawaja was granted the visa late on Wednesday to travel to India for the Test series after the Pakistan-born cricketer was forced to miss the morning flight due to delay in the issuance of travel documents. The passport and visa were handed over to a Cricket Australia (CA) representative late on Wednesday night in Melbourne, said a report in Sydney Morning Herald . The Australian Test squad and support staff led by Pat Cummins had left for the team s training base in Bengaluru on two separate flights on Tuesday and Wednesday, but Khawaja couldn t board either as his passport and visa had not been delivered by the Indian high commission.
Khawaja will now board the flight from Melbourne to Bengaluru on Thursday and could attend the team s training session on Friday, said the report.
The cricketer, after coming to know his visa documents had not been processed, had taken to social media on Wednesday afternoon to express his frustration.
Me waiting for my Indian Visa like... #stranded #dontleaveme #standard #anytimenow, Khawaja wrote on Instagram.
The report added that the process for the issuance of visa had been initiated by CA in early January, and that Khawaja was the only member in the touring party whose application was not processed in time.
The report quoted a spokesperson of the Indian High Commission as saying that the matter was being investigated.
The Pakistan-born batter has played 56 Tests, 40 ODIs and nine T20Is for Australia. The 36-year-old also featured in the Indian Premier League back in 2016.
He was named Australia s Test Player of the Year on Monday, an award named after the legendary Shane Warne.
Australia will have a four-day training camp on the outskirts of Bengaluru before moving to Nagpur for the first Test beginning February 9. The other venues are Delhi, Dharamsala and Ahmedabad.
Both teams are in the running to reach the World Test Championship final.
Australia have opted out of a tour game in India ahead of the crucial series expecting the surfaces in practice games to be totally different from what they would face in the four Tests.
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Right then, India have posted a mammoth total on the board and will be confident enough of defending this and win the series. New Zealand, on the other need something really special to chase this down and for that they will need a good start in the Powerplay. Let s see how the chase unfolds.
New Zealand, on the other hand, will be very disappointed with their bowling effort here. Michael Bracewell once again gave them an early breakthrough, but they could not build on that. They had no answers for the Indian batters, especially Shubman Gill, who took them apart and spared no one. They came up against a special player in this game and will need to give credit to Gill. Blair Tickner, Daryl Mitchell and Ish Sodhi were the other bowlers who picked up a wicket each. Mitchell was great under pressure as he conceded just six runs in the final over.
India has put on a show here for their fans. They came out with intent, and that reflected on their performance. They did lose Ishan Kishan early, but that did not bother them. Rahul Tripathi and Shubman Gill steadied the ship with a 80-run partnership, with the former setting the tone with a quick-fire 44 off just 22 balls. SKY came in and continued the momentum before getting out. Gill, on the other hand, held one end and scored his maiden T20I fifty before going hammer and tongs with Hardik Pandya on the other end. Both of them added 103 runs for the fourth-wicket. Gill went berserk at the fag end of the innings and registered his maiden T20I hundred as well and remained unbeaten on 126 runs off just 63 balls which is also the highest individual score by an Indian in this format.
Take a bow, Shubman Gill! He has shown everyone that he belongs in this format with an incredible hundred. He becomes the fifth Indian to score a ton in all three formats. This is also the highest total by any team against New Zealand in this format. In the last game, we saw 200 being scored in almost 40 overs, and here India have managed well beyond that in the first innings itself
19.6 overs (1 Run) No, he cannot! Nonetheless India do end up wth a big score. It is full, outside off. Deepak Hooda strokes it through covers for a single. India end their innings at 234/4.
19.5 overs (1 Run) Goes full, outside off. Gill drills it down the ground for a single. Can Deepak Hooda end it with a biggie?
19.5 overs (1 Run) WIDE! Full, angling across, outside the tramline. Wide called.
19.4 overs (0 Run) A slower bouncer, outside off. Gill tries to go for the upper cut but misses. There is a stifled appeal for caught behind and New Zealand take the review. The UltraEdge later confirms that there is no bat involved.
19.3 overs (2 Runs) Full and on off. Gill smacks it hard back to the bowler. Daryl Mitchell gets a hand on it but parries it to mid on. Gill calls for the second run and they make it safely in the end as the throw is wayward.
19.2 overs (1 Run) Deepak Hooda pulls this short ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Deepak Hooda walks out to bat now.
19.1 overs (0 Run) OUT! CAUGHT! Daryl Mitchell comes around the wicket. A length ball, outside off, angling across. Hardik Pandya stands tall and lofts it down the ground. It goes to long off off the toe-end. Michael Bracewell takes a sharp catch in the deep.
Daryl Mitchell to bowl the last over.
18.6 overs (6 Runs) SIX! Shubman Gill continues on his merry way. It is short and on off. Gill stands back and pulls it over the mid-wicket fence. The stand moves to 103 runs.
18.5 overs (4 Runs) FOUR! Smacked! Fuller, on off. Gill stands tall and drills it down the ground for four runs.
18.4 overs (1 Run) Another single now as this is worked to the off side.
18.3 overs (1 Run) Michael Bracewell almost pulls off a spectacular catch. It is full, on middle. Gill lofts it towards long on. Bracewell rushes to his left, he covers a lot of ground, puts in a dive to that side but fails to grab it. One taken.
18.2 overs (4 Runs) FOUR! Deft touch. Benjamin Lister goes for the wide yorker, but it comes out like a low full toss, on sixth stump. Gill guides it down to third man for four runs.
18.1 overs (1 Run) Benjamin Lister fires in a yorker, on middle. Hardik Pandya whips it to deep square leg and crosses.
Benjamin Lister (3-0-25-0) to bowl the penltimate over.
17.6 overs (1 Run) A single to end an expensive over by Lockie Ferguson. 18 runs off the over. This length ball is played down to long on.
17.5 overs (6 Runs) SIX! EDGY! Length ball, on off. Hardik Pandya looks to flick it to the leg side but it flies off the outside edge over the third man fence for a maximum.
17.4 overs (0 Run) Short and on off. Hardik Pandya pulls it to the leg side but not in the gap.
17.3 overs (1 Run) A single now as this is smacked down the ground.
17.2 overs (6 Runs) SIX! HUGE! This is a length ball, on middle and leg. Gill smokes it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
17.1 overs (4 Runs) FOUR! Shubman Gill is in some incredible form currently. He becomes only the fifth Indian player to score a century across all formats. Also, 200 is up for India. It is full, outside off. Gill lofts it over extra cover. It takes a couple of bounces over the ropes.
Lockie Ferguson (3-0-36-0) is back on.
16.6 overs (4 Runs) FOUR! Beats the fielder. It is a low full toss, on off. Hardik Pandya smacks it over mid off and it races away.
16.6 overs (1 Run) WIDE! Blair Tickner spills it outside the tramline. Pandya makes the leaves and the umpire signals a wide.
16.5 overs (1 Run) Very full, outside off. Gill stabs it to point and crosses.
The ball has taken some hitting and the umpires have decided to change it now.
16.4 overs (6 Runs) SIX! BANG! Shubman Gill races away to 96 runs. Back of a length, on middle. Gill stands tall and smokes it over the mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
16.3 overs (0 Run) It is a length ball, on off. Gill almost lobs it back to the bowler but it lands safely.
16.3 overs (1 Run) WIDE! This is spilled way outside off, over the tramline. Wide called.
16.2 overs (4 Runs) FOUR! Smart shot. It is very full, wide outside off. Gill reaches out and dabs it down to third man for four runs.
16.1 overs (6 Runs) SIX! Is there any way to stop Gill here? This is so effortless. Shubman Gill is only dealing in sixes here. It is overpitched, outside off. Gill smokes it over the long off fence for a biggie..
Blair Tickner (2-0-27-1) comes back into the attack now.
15.6 overs (0 Run) Benjamin Lister ends the over on a positive note. It is very full, outside off. Hardik Pandya tries to chase it but misses. 14 runs off the over.
15.5 overs (1 Run) Full length, on off. Gill slices to deep point for a single. Lockie Ferguson is caught in two minds in the deep.
15.4 overs (6 Runs) SIX! This one is even better. It is full again, on the pads. Gill wrists it powerfully over the square leg fence for a maximum.
15.3 overs (6 Runs) SIX! High and handsome! This time Gill connects and sends it into the crowd. It is a full-length ball, on leg. Gill clears his front leg and tonks it over the mid-wicket fence.
15.2 overs (0 Run) Benjamin Lister dishes a wide yorker, Gill tries to reach out but misses.
15.1 overs (1 Run) Full length, attacking the pads. Pandya flicks it over mid on for one run.
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Shubman Gill Slams Maiden T20I Century, Smashes Virat Kohli s Record Often categorised as the ‘future of Indian batting , Shubman Gill proved that he does belong to the T20 internationals, scoring his maiden century in the format in the 3rd and final T20I of the series against New Zealand. Gill, who had famously scored a double hundred in the ODIs against the Kiwis earlier, reached the triple-digit score in the shortest format for the first time in his career. Gill completed his century in just 54 balls, becoming the 5th Indian to score a T20I hundred.
Gill, who ended his innings at 126, has now registered the highest score for an Indian in T20 internationals. Earlier, Virat Kohli held the record for scoring the highest-score for an Indian in T20Is. Kohli had scored an unbeaten 122 against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup. Gill surpassed him in the match against the Kiwis.
Gill continued his fine form and showcased his array of shots, hitting the New Zealand bowlers to all parts of the Narendra Modi Stadium to score 126 not out off just 63 balls balls with the help of 12 fours and seven sixes.
But the start was far from rosy for India after electing to bat as Mitchell Santner made a master-stroke decision by handing Michael Bracewell the second over and the off-spinner reposed his captain s faith by removing an out-of-form Ishan Kishan, who was adjudged LBW with the second ball of the over.
In-form Gill struck two boundaries off Lockie Ferguson in the next over. He was at his ominous best, be it pick up hits, drives or pulls to continue his onslaught.
Shubman Gill silencing critics
Gill has been receiving plenty of criticism for his performances in the shortest format for India of late. With someone like Prithvi Shaw waiting on the bench, former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir had said that Gill s basic game doesn t suit the shortest format as much as Shaw s does.
“I feel Shubman Gill has to get better against spin, on a spinning wicket. He had his struggles against Bangladesh as well. Yes, he has been fabulous in the 50-over format, got good wickets to bat on, with 5 fielders inside, But then, you ve got to get better when the ball starts spinning, gripping and bouncing as well. He will get tested, not only against seam but spin as well,” Gambhir said on Star Sports.
“He still hasn t found his feet in T20 format, when it comes to playing international cricket. Sometimes you have to play at a different tempo. His basic game suits 50-over format. Someone like Prithvi Shaw, his basic instinctive game is made for T20 cricket. Shubman Gill is someone whose basic game is made for 50-over format. How quickly he learns and adapts to this format will decide whether he will be able to play all the three formats,” Gambhir asserted.
However, with his performance against New Zealand in Ahmedabad, Gill has proved that can be a superstar in the shortest format too.
With PTI inputs
Watch: Rahul Tripathi Does A Suryakumar Yadav, Stuns Crowd With Scoop Shot Rahul Tripathi pulled off a brilliant scoop shot reminiscent of Suryakumar Yadav s trademark gameplay during the third T20I encounter between India and New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. With Lockie Ferguson delivering a ball slightly outside the off stump, Tripathi quickly shuffled across and with a deft touch, guided it for a six over fine leg. It was a shot that reminded the commentators on his teammate Suryakumar and although he was ultimately dismissed by Ish Sodhi after scoring 44 off just 22 deliveries, his quick-fire innings earned him praises from the spectators.
That SIX by Rahul Tripathi tho! ?#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/yXiBJuKLu2
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) February 1, 2023Shubman Gill slammed his maiden half century to guide India to a brilliant start to their innings. Along with Tripathi, the youngster added valuable runs at the top of the innings and after his partner was caught in the deep, he carried on to reach the milestone in just 35 balls with the help of seven boundaries which were distributed almost equally all around the ground.
India captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand in the series-deciding third T20 International here on Wednesday.
India made one change, bringing back Umran Malik in place of Yuzvendra Chahal.
The visitors too made one change, with Ben Lister replacing Jacob Duffy.
India: Hardik Pandya (c), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (wk), Rahul Tripathi, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Shivam Mavi, Kuldeep Yadav, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Ben Lister, Blair Tickner.
(With PTI inputs)
