Yesterday was the second T20 match between India and New Zealand.
It was the do or die match for India. India had to win this match to keep the series alive.
New Zealand won the toss and batted first. Captain Hardik introduced spin bowling very early as Chahal came to bowl.
This trick worked really well as Chahal was successful to clean bowled the New Zealand opener Allen.
Indian spinners took most of the New Zealand wickets.
New Zealand was able to score just 99 runs in 20 overs !!!
No New Zealand batsmen scored beyond 20 runs. Highest score was 19 !!
Low target always makes work easier.
I thought like that. But reality was different.
The track was spin friendly.
As New Zealand batsmen struggled in front of Indian spinners, same way India struggled..
It was difficult to bat in front of spin bowling, scoring sixers and boundaries are distant dream.
Some how India came near target scoring only singles.
The match was dragged till last over.
In the last over, India needed 3 runs from 2 balls.
The way India was batting, it seemed taking 3 runs is also difficult..
I thought match is going to be tied.
But finally, Surya was successful in hitting the boundary thereby confirming the win of India.
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