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India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I Match Summary

IND vs NZ, 2017 - T20 Summary

India vs New Zealand Scorecard
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2nd T20I, Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot , Nov 04, 2017
India India
156/7 (20.0/20)
New Zealand New Zealand
196/2 (20.0/20)
New Zealand beat India by 40 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Colin Munro
NZ 196/2
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1480-colin-munro-playerprofile>Colin Munro</a>
Colin Munro
109 (58)
  • 7x4s
  • 7x6s
  • 187.93SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1225-martin-guptill-playerprofile>Martin Guptill</a>
Martin Guptill
45 (41)
  • 3x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 109.75SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Yuzvendra Chahal
ECON 9
4
OVERS
36/1
R/W
Bowler
Mohammed Siraj
ECON 13.25
4
OVERS
53/1
R/W
IND 156/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/967-virat-kohli-playerprofile>Virat Kohli</a>
Virat Kohli
65 (42)
  • 8x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 154.76SR
<a href=/cricket/players/700-ms-dhoni-playerprofile>MS Dhoni</a>
MS Dhoni
49 (37)
  • 2x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 132.43SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Trent Boult
ECON 8.5
4
OVERS
34/4
R/W
Bowler
Colin Munro
ECON 7.66
3
OVERS
23/1
R/W
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Right then! Not totally unexpected. New Zealand have bounced back to level the series. What can we expect in Thiruvananthapuram? Will it be India or the Kiwis? A Super Over perhaps? That would be thrilling. Both sides would be ruing their fielding effort in their respective losses and will aim to put their best foot forward in the decider. Hopefully, we get a cracker. The game is scheduled on Tuesday, 7th November, 2017 at 1900 local (1330 GMT). Adios! Take Care!
Any guesses who is the Man Of The Match? You can clap for yourself as a prize. COLIN MUNRO could have done nothing wrong tonight. He could have as well won a lottery had he applied for one. Cheekily admits that a few chances went his way but he enjoyed playing those big shots. Credits the planning (of the NZ Board) to stage the 'A' tour before this series and says that helped him to acclimatize to the conditions. On being asked his mantra, he says it does not matter whether he is chasing or batting first. Just keeps his head still and does not pre-meditate, which is the advice given to him by coach Craig McMillan.
Victorious Kiwi captain, KANE WILLIAMSON smiles and says that it was a contrasting performance from Delhi. He admits that to beat India one needs to be at his best and now their challenge is to replicate the same in the third T20I. Praises Munro for his century and also Guptill, for that brisk wonderful stand. Now, he praises Tom Bruce as well. Then he comes to the bowlers, does not praise every individual, but does praise them as a unit. On his two spinners doing well tonight, he says that one should always emulate from the strengths of the opposition and he has full faith and confidence in the experience of his two tweakers.
Indian skipper, VIRAT KOHLI praises the Kiwi batting and says that India were expecting 225-230 at one stage. Credits Bhuvneshwar and Bumrah for pulling things back to keep New Zealand under 200 but quickly admits that the batting was not good enough. Stresses that while chasing a big total, it is never enough for only one batsman to keep scoring and everyone needs to chip in. Adds that he tried his best, praises Dhoni for his hits towards the end but eventually, it did not help. Does not want to look too much into the promotion of Hardik Pandya and says that such gambles sometimes work, sometimes they don't. He is confident that both batsmen are good enough to bat at any position. Does admit that the surface started to grip a bit after 13-14 overs once the ball got scuffed up but does not want to give any excuses and makes a straight statement - not good enough with the bat.
ISH SODHI says that it was a pretty flat wicket and jokes that the hundred was very special and Munro will remember it for the rest of his life. On his own bowling, he says that the ball got scuffed back a bit and he got plenty of assistance from the wicket. On the wrong 'un to dismiss Pandya, Sodhi says that he has been practicing it a lot in the nets and is just figuring out the right moment to bowl those. On being asked which ball he is more comfortable with - the leg spinner or the googly - Ish says that you just need to keep practicing. Feels that winning tonight is a massive plus for his side. The presentation is coming up...
Could India have won this? Ummm... perhaps. The outfield was quick, the ground was not that big and the pitch was a batting beauty with Virat Kohli in form. But time and again, we have observed that if the Indian openers fail, the team stutters. The move to promote Iyer to number 3 was applauded by everyone with the youngster racing to 20 from 12 balls. But then some pressure got the better of him and he threw it away. The rare flop of Hardik and the biggest surprise - Kohli and Dhoni struggling in the death overs. All these factors contributed to a loss. Perhaps the pitch slowed up towards the end. Perhaps Dhoni struggled. Either ways, Kohli got under pressure and New Zealand capitalized.
The Kiwi spinners outdid their counterparts tonight. While Chahal and Axar went for 75 in 7 overs with a wicket, Sodhi and Santner had combined figures of 8-0-56-2. The Indian middle order could not get them away at all, in spite of having set batsmen in the middle. Another bowler worth mentioning is Adam Milne. A look at his figures and one would ask - 4-0-30-0 - big deal? Well, he conceded just 8 runs in his 2 overs in the Powerplay and just 6 of his third in the 15th over. That is the big deal.
It is often said that a good start is the key to great success. New Zealand struggled in Delhi, allowing the Indian openers to get a big stand. Tonight, they dismissed both of them in the space of 6 balls, with spearhead Trent Boult breathing fire. The other bowlers made use of that start and kept piling on the pressure and India were always behind the eight-ball. There was a bit of a chance for India during the Iyer-Kohli stand but once the former threw his wicket away, it went all downhill.
We will have a decider in Thiruvananthapuram. Excellent bowling from New Zealand. Not quite sure whether 196 was a big enough score to defend but they have certainly made it look like that. The win has not been an over or two where the game might have swung. It is by a massive 40 runs which shows the strength of their bowling unit.
19.6
1
Trent Boult To Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Full on middle, pushed towards long on for one. That ends the match, with NEW ZEALAND WINNING BY 40 RUNS.
19.5
1
Trent Boult To Jasprit Bumrah
Oohh... nearly a five-for! Outside off, Bumrah pushes at it and gets an inside edge, which just misses the stumps en route towards fine leg! Just a single.
19.4
0
Trent Boult To Jasprit Bumrah
A yorker to start, right on middle, Bumrah digs it out towards point and sets off for a single but is sent back.
JASPRIT BUMRAH walks in at number 9, replacing Dhoni. 5-fer still on?
19.3
W
Trent Boult To MS Dhoni OUT!
OUT! Mr. Butter Fingers takes it! Santner was the one to drop Dhoni in the previous over and it is Santner who denies MS his half century. A short ball, Dhoni looks to pull but gets a top edge which just spoons to square leg. Mitchell Santner does not have to move an inch and takes a sitter. A forgetful innings for Dhoni.
19.2
0
Trent Boult To MS Dhoni
That is his fifty! Oops, not yet. Full and outside off. MS smashes it towards long off but DOES NOT TAKE the single.
19.1
6
Trent Boult To MS Dhoni
SIX! Oh there is one more thing to look forward to. Can Dhoni hit six sixes and generate some interest in this game? A length ball, Dhoni swings it miles over mid-wicket! Just that it has come years too late.
Okay. Final over. What do we look for in this match? A possible Boult 5-fer?
Over 19 : 148/6
16 Runs
  • 418.1
  • 218.2
  • 218.3
  • 218.4
  • 1 WD 18.5
  • 418.5
  • 118.6
MS Dhoni
43 (34)
B. Kumar
1 (2)
A. Milne
4-0-30-0
18.6
1
Adam Milne To MS Dhoni
A short ball, pulled through mid-wicket for a single to keep strike. 16 from the over but this can be considered an aberration. He went for 14 in his three overs before this and pretty much stifled India for runs.
18.5
4
Adam Milne To MS Dhoni
FOUR! A full toss now, Dhoni whips it through square leg and gets a boundary.
18.5
wd
Adam Milne To MS Dhoni
WIDE. A slower ball, down the leg side, short in length, Dhoni looks to pull but misses.
18.4
2
Adam Milne To MS Dhoni
On middle, pushes it towards long on for a couple.
18.3
2
Adam Milne To MS Dhoni
No. That should end the match barring any miracles. It is a DROPPED catch for the statisticians. Dhoni swings it towards long off and Mitchell Santner comes charging in to his left. Slides and should have taken it but his butter fingers do not support him. Two runs taken.
18.2
2
Adam Milne To MS Dhoni
A fine full ball outside off, MS swings hard and gets it off the inner half of the bat through widish mid on. Two runs taken. 59 needed from 10 balls. A six needed off every ball now. Possible?
18.1
4
Adam Milne To MS Dhoni
FOUR! Short and outside off, slapped to the cover fence for a boundary. India need maximums.
ADAM MILNE to bowl out.
Over 18 : 132/6
7 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • W 17.3
  • 017.4
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
MS Dhoni
28 (28)
B. Kumar
1 (2)
T. Boult
3-0-26-3
17.6
1
Trent Boult To MS Dhoni
Full and outside off, driven towards long off for a run. 7 runs and a wicket from the over, Boult has figures of 3-0-26-3.
17.5
1
Trent Boult To Bhuvneshwar Kumar
The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot. They pick up a single.
17.4
0
Trent Boult To Bhuvneshwar Kumar
A fine yorker, on middle, well dug out.
BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR walks in at number 8, replacing Axar.
17.3
W
Trent Boult To Axar Patel OUT!
OUT! Soft dismissal. Jumps down the track, Boult bangs it in short, Axar looks to go over cover but can only spoon it straight to Kane Williamson at short cover. Tonight might have been a big ask, but have to say - Axar has disappointed with the bat in his comeback to the national squad.
Full Commentary
20 OV
8 Runs
T. Boult to MS Dhoni J. Bumrah B. Kumar
  • 619.1
  • 019.2
  • W 19.3
  • 019.4
  • 119.5
  • 119.6
19 OV
16 Runs
A. Milne to MS Dhoni
  • 418.1
  • 218.2
  • 218.3
  • 218.4
  • 1 WD 18.5
  • 418.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
7 Runs
T. Boult to MS Dhoni A. Patel B. Kumar
  • 117.1
  • 417.2
  • W 17.3
  • 017.4
  • 117.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
3 Runs
M. Santner to MS Dhoni V. Kohli A. Patel
  • 016.1
  • 116.2
  • W 16.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
10 Runs
I. Sodhi to V. Kohli MS Dhoni
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 615.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
6 Runs
A. Milne to MS Dhoni V. Kohli
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 114.3
  • 014.4
  • 414.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
9 Runs
I. Sodhi to MS Dhoni
  • 2 B 13.1
  • 613.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
10 Runs
C. Munro to V. Kohli MS Dhoni
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 412.3
  • 212.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
8 Runs
M. Santner to MS Dhoni V. Kohli
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 111.4
  • 411.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
8 Runs
C. Munro to V. Kohli MS Dhoni
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 410.6
10 OV
4 Runs
I. Sodhi to H. Pandya MS Dhoni V. Kohli
  • W 9.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 09.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
5 Runs
C. Munro to V. Kohli S. Iyer H. Pandya
  • 28.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • W 8.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
17 Runs
M. Santner to V. Kohli S. Iyer
  • 47.1
  • 47.2
  • 1 LB 7.3
  • 17.4
  • 67.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
5 Runs
I. Sodhi to V. Kohli S. Iyer
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 06.4
  • 1 LB 6.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
3 Runs
M. Santner to V. Kohli S. Iyer
  • 15.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
2 Runs
A. Milne to S. Iyer V. Kohli
  • 14.1
  • 04.2
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
14 Runs
T. Boult to V. Kohli S. Iyer
  • 43.1
  • 03.2
  • 13.3
  • 43.4
  • 13.5
  • 43.6
3 OV
10 Runs
de Grandhomme to S. Iyer V. Kohli
  • 42.1
  • 12.2
  • 02.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 42.6
2 OV
5 Runs
T. Boult to S. Dhawan S. Iyer R. Sharma
  • 01.1
  • W 1.2
  • 41.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • W 1.6
1 OV
6 Runs
A. Milne to R. Sharma S. Dhawan
  • 00.1
  • 40.2
  • 00.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result New Zealand beat India by 40 runs
  • Player of the Match Colin Munro
  • Umpire Anil Chaudhary (IND), CK Nandan (IND) and Chettithody Shamshuddin (IND)
  • Referee Chris Broad (ENG)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: New Zealand 196/2 in 20.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 30 balls between C Munro (31) and T Bruce (17)
  • C Munro 2nd T20I hundred: 101 runs in 54 balls (6x4) (7x6)
  • New Zealand: 153/2 in 15.4 overs
  • C Munro dropped on 79 by Y Chahal in 15.1 overs
  • Referral 1 (11.4 ovs): India against K Williamson (Caught) Unsuccessful (IND: 0, NZ: 1)
  • C Munro T20I fifty: 51 runs in 26 balls (3x4) (4x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 104 off 66 balls between M Guptill (45) and C Munro (51)
  • C Munro dropped on 45 by S Iyer in 10.6 overs
  • New Zealand: 104/0 in 11.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 39 balls between M Guptill (31) and C Munro (16)
  • New Zealand: 50/0 in 6.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): New Zealand 48/0
  • Mohammed Siraj makes his T20I debut for India
  • India: 154/6 in 19.1 overs
  • MS Dhoni dropped on 34 by M Santner in 18.3 overs
  • 5th wkt Partnership: 50 off 40 balls between V Kohli (29) and MS Dhoni (23)
  • India: 105/4 in 13.2 overs
  • V Kohli 18th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 32 balls (6x4) (1x6)
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 35 balls between S Iyer (18) and V Kohli (31)
  • Referral 1 (7.3 ovs): NZ against V Kohli (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND: 1, NZ: 0)
  • India: 53/2 in 7.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): India 40/2
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Match Poll

Who will win the Match

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Stats
Player Runs Avg.
Colin Munro NZ 123 61.50
Virat Kohli IND 104 52.00
Rohit Sharma IND 93 31.00
Shikhar Dhawan IND 87 29.00
MS Dhoni IND 56 56.00
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Player Wickets Eco.
Trent Boult NZ 6 9.60
Ish Sodhi NZ 5 7.30
Jasprit Bumrah IND 3 6.90
Yuzvendra Chahal IND 3 7.00
Bhuvneshwar Kumar IND 2 7.77
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