New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The Indian cricket team beat hosts New Zealand in the Super Over for a second consecutive time in the 4th T20 International in ongoing five-match T20 series between the two teams at Westpac Stadium, Wellington on Friday.
In the Super Over, New Zealand made just 13 runs, a target which the Indians overwhelmed with one ball to spare. Team India had earlier defeated New Zealand in the Super Over in the 3rd T20 in Hamilton.
The visitors now lead the five-match series 4-0.
Earlier, India posted a competitive 165 for eight at Westpac Stadium after being sent into bat.
In response, New Zealand finished at 165 for seven and tied the match. After their thumping win against New Zealand in the 4th T20, former cricketers as well as Tweeple showered love on Team India. ICC congratulate Team India and tweeted, “India win! KL Rahul and Virat Kohli ensure yet more heartbreak for New Zealand. #NZvIND”
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah wrote: “Another Super Over another Super Victory!…Great display of cricket with the bat and the ball. Congratulations #TeamIndia for this smashing 4-0 lead over New Zealand. #NZvsIND”
Former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag wrote “These guys don’t like Fingernails. Incredible.”Bollywood Singer Armaan Malik wrote, “Congrats #TeamIndia on back to back wins! #INDvsNZ.”
Former Indian Cricketer VVS Laxman wrote: “Quite Incredible to have a #SuperOver in back to back matches. The Indian seamers were simply outstanding in the last 3 overs to defend 18 . Love this quality of fighting till the end from India. Great win #NZvsInd.”
“Super Over batting 101: Start it like @klrahul11, go big at the start!…End it like @imVkohli, calm, composed and with a proper cricketing shot! #INDvsNZ #KLRahul #ViratKohli” former cricketer Mohammad Kaif tweeted.”
Big congratulations to team India on winning the nerve wracking game again.Shows the strength of the team. Every game there is a new hero.They Aenjoying every challenge thrown at them. #nzvsind #SuperOver” wrote former Team India bowler Irfan Pathan.
A user remarked, “And It’s A 100% Win Record For #TeamIndia In All The Super Overs Played Till Date.”
A post read, “Another Super Overa AAnother Super Victory !!! Congratulations #TeamIndia for this smashing 4-0 lead over New Zealand.”
–IANS
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