Highlights
- India’s 347 is its highest total against New Zealand in ODI format.
- This is the highest successful run chase for Kiwis against India in ODI.
- Taylor completes 2000 International runs at Seddon Park.
India’s Tremendous 347
New Zealand won the toss and decide to bowl first. This is the fourth time two Indian openers debutes in ODI (Mayank Agarwal and Pritvi Shaw) in the same game. Where Shreyas Iyer maiden ODI hundred aid India towards the massive total. And also KL Rahul’s 88 and Virat Kohli’s 51 were the highlights for the Indian side.
Ross magnificent strike
Soon the Kiwis prove Indians thought of 347 was good enough to defend. Ross Taylor change the game flow with his magnificent strike of 109. where Nicholls and Latham join hands for the Kiwis win. This makes the New Zealand to chase down 347 with 11 balls remaining.Taylor plays a huge role in Kiwis successful run chase above 300 in ODI’s.
Former Indian players on Ross
All time favourite Indian opener Sehwag say Ross is the one who in a few weeks will become first ever player to play 100 Test’s 100 ODI’s and 100 T20’s. Who also praise Taylor for his outstanding performance in first ODI.
Ross kaun hai maaloom hai Kya ?
Ross is the boss.
Ross is the one, who in a few weeks will become the first ever player to play 100 Tests, 100 ODI’s, 100 T20’s
What an Incredible innings from such a wonderful player .Congrats @BLACKCAPS on chasing down 348 with ease #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/AqkyiysxkL— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 5, 2020
VVS Laxman and Irfan Pathan also compliment his aggressive play for the Kiwis comeback after the series loss in T20I against India.
Silaaii karna hai to @RossLTaylor se sikhe.Well played mate #NZvsIND
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 5, 2020
Congratulations to the @BLACKCAPS on an exceptional run chase, their highest ever. @RossLTaylor was simply too good for the Indian bowlers today and Tom Latham supported him brilliantly. For India, Shreyas Iyer and Rahul’s partnership was a delight to watch. #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/oeDzpV8sUO
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 5, 2020
