New Zealand Vs India 2020: Debutant Kyle Jamieson Reflects On His Three-Wicket Haul

Exactly three weeks after making his debut versus India in the ODIs, New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson came back to haunt Virat Kohli-led India in the first Test at Wellington on Friday.

The 25-year-old had a sensational debut against India in the ODI series as well, as he scored 25 runs, remained not out, and also chipped in with three wickets to help his side defeat Kohli’s men in the second ODI. Having won that game, New Zealand wrapped up the three-match ODI series 2-0, before going on to eventually win the third one as well.

In the first Test, Jamieson, this time on his Test debut, upset India again as he took three wickets. He got rid of Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara in successive overs, before scalping the wicket of Hanuma Vihari as well, on a rain-hit Day 1.

Kyle Jamieson reflects on his sensational Test debut versus India:

By the time umpires had to call time on the game, due to rain, the debutant had already registered figures of three for 38 in 14 overs. After the match, Jamieson spoke to the media and spoke about his feelings after a noteworthy first Test in national colours.

“The feeling has not sunk in yet. I am feeling very pleased with my performance on day one. This wicket does assess bowlers, it was all about putting the ball in the right areas. I tried to keep things pretty simple, I was trying to make the Indian batters play the ball,” Jamieson told the media after stumps on Friday.

The right-handed pacer continued, “I think, the wicket holds the pace and bounce for a couple of days. It will help us tomorrow as well. Look, Virat has scored runs all around the world, the wicket assisted us, he is so strong on the stump line, I managed to get his edge and it was good.”

Jamieson further added that short balls serve as a weapon and that his height is also an advantage for the speedster.

“I think my short balls are a major weapon, as I bowl them with great height. Test cricket has always been the pinnacle for me, getting the cap was special. As most Kiwi kids, I grew up watching Glenn Mcgrath. As with any cricketer, you watch the best players going around. I have always admired him,” he signed off.

India could muster up just 122 runs at the loss of five wickets on Friday after umpires had to call stumps early due to rain on day one of the first Test.

However, it could be a blessing in disguise as the Men in Blue will surely reflect on what went wrong on day one, and try to fare better on day two.