India registered a dominant 8-wicket win over New Zealand in the 2nd ODI to clinch the three-match series 2-0. There is one match left in the series and expect the home team to rest some key players for the dead rubber. While India’s big win was one of the biggest takeaways, the fixture will also be remembered for some unique reactions.
At the toss, Rohit Sharma forgot what the team’s plans were and took some time to reveal whether India would be batting first or second. Rahul Dravid’s and Yuzvendra Chahal’s reactions to Rohit forgetting the plans are also viral on social media.
Another video of Dravid is quite viral on social media and the viewers are confused with the head coach’s reaction. After the fixture, the players and officials were shaking hands when Dravid also came out. He gave a strange reaction and moved his hands. The former India captain was probably thinking about batting in his mind as he then went for an imaginary shot.
Talking of the game, Mohammed Shami shone with the ball to play a key role in bowling out NZ for a mere total of 108. The senior pacer scalped key wickets of Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell. He bowled a spell of 6-1-18-3. He was well assisted by Siraj, who only spent 10 runs in his six-over spell. Hardik Pandya and Washington Sundar scalped 2 wickets each.
Once again, India got a quick start and the opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill added 72 runs for the first wicket. The India captain departed for 51 off 50. Virat Kohli failed to finish the game and was dismissed for 11. Gill remained unbeaten on 40 off 53.
The 3rd and the final ODI of the series will be played in Indore on Tuesday (January 24). The two teams are also scheduled to lock horns in a three-match T20I series from January 27 to February 1.
