Twitter Erupts As New Zealand Make A Comeback To Post 273

The Indian National Cricket Team led by Virat Kohli displayed dominant performance at Auckland to take the initial advantage in the second ODI of the three-match ODI series. Yuzvendra Chahal and Shardul Thakur are the picks of the bowlers for India while Martin Guptill and Ross Taylor delivered goods for New Zealand with the bat.

Initially, it was Virat Kohli, who finally called the toss right and opted to bowl first in Auckland. But, what followed wasn’t great for India, as Martin Guptill and Henry Nicholls gave a brilliant start by adding 93 runs for the first wicket. Then came the breakthrough from Chahal when Nicholls was trapped in front of the wicket.

Martin Guptill scored 79:

However, Tom Blundell added 49 runs for the second wicket before making his way back to the pavilion. He was quickly followed by Martin Guptill when Shardul Thakur affected a runout. It saw the downfall of New Zealand, as they quickly lost Tom Latham and James Neesham to give complete advantage to the Indian team.

Neesham was dismissed by Jadeja with his bullet throw while Tom Latham was dismissed LBW by the same Jadeja. The wicket of Colin de Grandhomme further jolted New Zealand as they lost their way in the middle.

Much like previous games, it was Ross Taylor once again, who saved New Zealand from further embarrassment. Taylor alongside Kyle Jamieson helped the Kiwis to reach a moderate total on the board.

For India, it was a perfect innings for Shardul Thakur, who not only picked wickets but also looked agile on the field. He was well supported by Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravindra Jadeja to make things fall in place.

Here are a few tweets:

You call him whatever you want.. leg side bully or whatever..

Ross Taylor is a legend ❤️?#INDvNZ

— Cric Castle (@CastleCric) February 8, 2020

Take a bow Ross Taylor! At one stage, it looked like 220-230 would be hard to get but NZ have got 270! They've played the pacers well but had a lot of brainfades against spinners! Please don't waste this effort by being poor with the ball! Just win the game! #NZvIND

— Anirudh (@OffDrive_) February 8, 2020

Absolute Masterclass from @RossLTaylor! ?
The midwicket region should be renamed after him as 'Ross Taylor Arc'. #INDvsNZ

— Akash Kulwal (@kulwal_akash) February 8, 2020

What a meltdown from New Zealand, the weight of knowing they need 300+ against this batting lineup has derailed their course! #NZvIND #ODI

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) February 8, 2020

https://twitter.com/Aryan_twts/status/1226010709743435776

Oh neesham boiiii…. You are so funnyyy…. You are hilarious af… Hahaha…hohohoho…hehehe

— z N e D (@MadMart05) February 8, 2020

Shardul Thakur Trollers …Take that ?? pic.twitter.com/KovgAbIrzk

— Alhad Nene (@Alhad_Nene) February 8, 2020

What NZ batsmen should be doing when the ball gets into the hands of the fielders on India's 30 yard circle. #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/nqgvVW6ux7

— Manya (@CSKian716) February 8, 2020

@yuzi_chahal is a champion player..you drop him and he will always come up with great performances..never drop him again @imVkohli#NZvIND

— Vatsal Patel (@vatsal__15) February 8, 2020

Fantastic spell Chahal boy!!!

— Spidey (@MrStarksPeter) February 8, 2020

Just how quickly a game can change was seen at Auckland.. NZ well placed at 157-2.. Guptill got run out for 79 and innings fell apart… Kohli is so positive, aggressive and makes things happen… great recovery by India

— Shahid Hashmi (@hashmi_shahid) February 8, 2020

https://twitter.com/omrajguru/status/1226013968889593856

https://twitter.com/omrajguru/status/1226014871403122688

Ross Taylor trying to hold the NZ innings together after the collapse#NZvIND #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/f0aWab6zYt

— Sid Grover (@GroverSid) February 8, 2020

https://twitter.com/Aeg0nTargaryen/status/1226015954724782081

New Zealand must be concerned at how often Ross Taylor is in a run-out.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 8, 2020

Bumrah the bowler and Bumrah the fielder are complete opposites.#NZvIND

— ` (@FourOverthrows) February 8, 2020

It's been a long history of Indian side we can't sweep the tail. #NZvIND

— ?? ? ? ? – ? ? ? (@kkay_patel) February 8, 2020

https://twitter.com/KohliFanteam/status/1226018777474535424

Aftet being in disarray, New Zealand have recovered splendidly to make 273. Testing time for India’s batting

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) February 8, 2020

https://twitter.com/CricAnkit_7/status/1226019777031757824

Jasprit Bumrah going Costlier Than Shardul Thakur And being Costliest Bowler in a Inning. #NZvsIND pic.twitter.com/xApoXyAXAV

— Bruce Wayne ? (@Devastated_Soul) February 8, 2020