India vs New Zealand 2019: Kedar Jadhav Hails MS Dhoni, Says it Helps the Team When he Bats Till the End

Indian National Cricket team all-rounder Kedar Jadhav has hailed MS Dhoni saying that his experience helps a lot following their 90 runs win over against New Zealand at the Bay Oval. Meanwhile, the visitors currently lead the five-match series 2-0.

Batting first India banked on a massive opening partnership from Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma to post 324 runs at the end of fifty overs. Opting to bat first, Sharma and Dhawan put the New Zealand bowlers under pressure. The men in blues stormed to 100 runs in the 18th over as Rohit was the first to reach the fifty run mark. Soon after that, Dhawan also reached his half-century in the 21 st over with two consecutive boundaries. However, New Zealand fought back with two back to back wickets to dismiss both the openers.

They banked on the momentum to contain the Indian batting order despite Virat Kohli trying to break free. But MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav broke the shackles in the last two overs to score 35 runs to post 324 runs on the board.

However, in reply, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal spun New Zealand batsmen away from the game. While Kuldeep bagged four, Chahal returned with two wickets. The hosts struggled to find their feet as Indian spinners weave their magic as they were all over the place. Doug Bracewell came all guns blazing scoring 57 runs, but once he got out, the remaining wickets fell quickly.

Speaking at the press conference, Kedar Jadhav hailed their batting effort. He spoke highly of their openers and said how they have been consistent over the years. In addition to, he also stated that MS Dhoni’s experience helps a lot and everybody benefits from it.

“We wanted to bat first, it started off well. Shikhar and Rohit are showing the class and how consistent they have been in the last few years. Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni) and Rayudu also played a crucial knock. It definitely helps when Mahi stays till the last,” Jadhav said at the post-match press conference.

The third ODI of the series in on January 28 (Monday) at the Bay Oval.