So finally India has won their first ever T20 game against the New Zealand at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in Delhi. In this match, the whole team performed as one unit, you talk about runs, wickets and most importantly some brilliant catches. India outplayed the No.1 T20 team and slightly Ashish Nehra the left arm pacer bids farewell to international cricket.
Like every time New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first, the openers of India gave the team a solid start, slowly they built their innings and broke Viru’s- Gauti record of highest opening partnership in T20’s. Both the openers scored quick 80 runs. There were several catches dropped by Tim Southee that paid them the match.
Virat Kohli was also seen in a full swing with hitting those huge sixes he also scored a cameo of 26 runs. All and all it was a team effort by the men in blue, the crowd was expecting a competition from the black caps but they never looked going.
Like every time New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first, the openers of India gave the team a solid start, slowly they built their innings and broke Viru’s- Gauti record of highest opening partnership in T20’s. Both the openers scored quick 80 runs. There were several catches dropped by Tim Southee that paid them the match.
Virat Kohli was also seen in a full swing with hitting those huge sixes he also scored a cameo of 26 runs. All and all it was a team effort by the men in blue, the crowd was expecting a competition from the black caps but they never looked going.
New Zealand team had to stick to the crease and rotate strike but in return, they were slithered to 149 runs, this was for the first time India has beaten New Zealand in T20s. Indian bowlers were very well in control with taking wickets in quick succession.
Nehra’s farewell was the best gift he had to receive winning in your last game. In his speech, Nehra thanked everyone whom he has played with discussing Sehwag picking him every time on his scooter to reach Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium.
The captain also applauded him for his 18 years of cricket and serving the nation. He also talked about how the team reunites with coming up with big matches and years back when he received a memento from Ashish Nehra when he was struggling to make to the Indian team. He also congratulated him for his wonderful career and now its time for him to spend time with his family.
