Twitter Erupts as India Clinch ODI Series in New Zealand

The India National Cricket Team won the third ODI at the Bay Oval by seven wickets; thus winning the five-match ODI series against New Zealand 3-0. A couple of scores in the sixties from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli; along with a three-wicket haul from Mohammed Shami helped India secure a historic series win on the NZ soil.

India dominated from the word go

Meanwhile, India bowled first after losing the toss and got going immediately. The new-ball bowlers, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami struck gold early; picking both the openers inside first six overs. Captain Kane Williamson failed to find runs, as an excellent catch by Hardik Pandya saw his innings getting over. For hosts, Tom Latham and Ross Taylor played the saviour’s role. Though the southpaw scored 51, it was Ross who hammered a valiant 93 in the end.

Later, the wickets fell in a cluster, as India wrapped NZ’s innings on 243. While chasing, the duo of Rohit and Dhawan looked rock solid as always. Trent Boult, the hosts best bowler got them the breakthrough in Shikhar. Much like previous games, Kohli and Rohit laid the foundation and hit respective fifties as well. Though both got out, Rayudu and Karthik then completed the formalities and helped India win the game by seven wickets.

Here is how the Twitter reacted –

I must confess I thought this would be a good, close series. But India is playing at another level. The bowling, in particular, has been exemplary.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 28, 2019

Rayudu and Karthik have done their chances no harm. Was a good situation to come into but they have finished this easily

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 28, 2019

Main course appears over! Time for some dessert. Might try the……. humble pie #NZvsIND

— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) January 28, 2019

#NZvIND India winning series’ against Trans-Tasman countries at their home. Great achievement under the captaincy of @imVkohli and the guidance of @msdhoni . Haters just don’t tell that India won against weak teams! Super congratulations boys!! @BCCI

— David Raj (@davids_raj) January 28, 2019

https://twitter.com/modernlegacyy/status/1089814674873364480

Outstanding from India. Beating NZ in NZ 3-0 is brilliant. Lovely finish from @DineshKarthik and Rayudu. This team is looking superb.

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) January 28, 2019

Most wins after 63 ODIs as captain: #NZvIND
50 C Lloyd/ R Ponting
47 V KOHLI
46 V Richards/ H Cronje
41 M Clarke

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) January 28, 2019

On this evidence, Australian fans will be feeling quite upbeat about their World Cup hopes.

3-0!! Wow… not at the scoreline, but the ease… #NZvInd

— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) January 28, 2019

and to think djokovic v nadal was one sided yesterday #NZvIND

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) January 28, 2019

Another clinical performance by team india proud of u guys ????? 3-0 against NZ in NZ . Congratulations skipper @imVkohli and team ????✌️ #NZvInd

— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) January 28, 2019

https://twitter.com/Akfilmreviews/status/1089816291047665668

ODI series in New Zealand. Check.#NZvIND #INDvNZ

— Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) January 28, 2019

India's ODI series results after 2017 ICC Champions Trophy:
W W W W W W L W W W W#NZvIND #INDvsNZ

— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) January 28, 2019