The first defeat in the ICC World Test Championship for India looked inevitable on Day-3, and then Southee-Boult pair took just one more session to wrap up things as India swallowed some pride for the first time in this ICC World Test Championship 2019-2021. Let's look back at the 5 talking points from the match. Opening riddle: When was the last time India put up a … [Read more...] about India Suffer 1st Defeat in World Test Championship (5 Talking Points)
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NZ vs IND 1st Test: Miscommunication With Rahane Leads To Pant’s Run-Out
India started the day 2 of the 1st Test against New Zealand from 122/5 and it was on Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant to take India to a respectable score. Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant both were looking good, batting carefully. Rishabh Pant was not looking to go big this time, except for the one six he hit on the bowling of spinner Ajaz Patel. In spite of the cautious … [Read more...] about NZ vs IND 1st Test: Miscommunication With Rahane Leads To Pant’s Run-Out
NZ v IND: 5-0 Win To 0-3 Loss. What Went Wrong For Team India?
With another comprehensive win at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand clean swept the ODI series 3-0. It was quite a turnaround after losing 0-5 in the T20 series. Let's look back at what went wrong for one of the strongest teams in the world- Team India. 1. Lack of firepower from big guns?: Lone fifty by Virat Kohli and wicketless Bumrah in the series! When the last time did you … [Read more...] about NZ v IND: 5-0 Win To 0-3 Loss. What Went Wrong For Team India?
NZ vs IND: 5 Talking Points As The Home Side Breaks The Losing Cycle
After getting whitewashed in the T20I series, New Zealand turned things around and pulled off a sensational chase at Seddon Park, to take a lead in 3-match series. Indian bowlers couldn't stand up against the onslaught by Ross Taylor and the stand-in skipper, Tom Latham. Let's look back at the top-5 talking points of the 1st ODI between New Zealand and India. 1. New look … [Read more...] about NZ vs IND: 5 Talking Points As The Home Side Breaks The Losing Cycle
Deja Vu As Kiwis Face Another Super Over Defeat (5 Talking Points)
"Oh, New Zealand! Surely you can't do this again." That's how most fans reacted as Kiwis once again found a way to take the game to Super-over and the result wasn't any different this time either. If on Wednesday it was Shami, today it was Shardul's turn. KL Rahul played the role of Rohit here by delivering two big shots in the first two balls. Let's look back at the 5 talking … [Read more...] about Deja Vu As Kiwis Face Another Super Over Defeat (5 Talking Points)
5 Talking Points As NZ Suffer T20I Super Over Defeat Against India
4 balls, 2 runs needed with two set batsmen on the crease. How many times do you back bowling side to pull it off? But India did that miracle at Seddon Park. First, a terrific comeback by Shami in the 20th over overtook India to its first-ever Super-Over game and then Rohit Sharma did some Rohit Sharma things to take India to a miraculous win. Let's look back 5 talking points … [Read more...] about 5 Talking Points As NZ Suffer T20I Super Over Defeat Against India
NZ vs IND Super Over T20: Williamson Shines, But Sharma, Shami Too Magical
India won the third T20I against New Zealand in the super over thus winning the 5-match T20I series 3-0. Kane Williamson's sensational knock of 95 runs from 48 balls while chasing the target of 180 runs set by India was of no use in the end. It turned out to be a very dramatic close match which made the hearts beat faster than usual, especially towards the end. Here is the full … [Read more...] about NZ vs IND Super Over T20: Williamson Shines, But Sharma, Shami Too Magical
