After a thrilling T-20 match on Tuesday India won both the T-20 and One Day series against New Zealand.This blog will analyse this series against New Zealand.
First of all before starting New Zealand deserve a pat on their back for pulling out such a well fought series.Getting India in trouble that too in India is very difficult to do but New Zealand have done an extraordinary job.Bot the final matches of series very very exciting.In fact it was New Zealand's game.It was only in the last few moments that India took charge.New Zealand could have won both the series will the quality of cricket they were playing.
If I talk about the Indian team,the biggest performer is again Virat Kohli.With two centuries in the One Day series and a good supporting role in the T-20 series,he deserves full marks.But the cricketer who emerged in this series was Yujvendra Chahal.What a bowler he has become!With 4 wickets in 3 ODI and 3 wickets in T-20 he has now become a reliable bowler for the team.The way he challenges the batsman,his variations all these are a delight to watch.If these were the top 2 stars then there are players who underperformed.Shikhar Dhawan did not have a good run in the ODI series.His numbers are not the ones which an opener should have.His performance in T-20 compensated to some extent for his poor show in ODI.Coming to the New Zealand team the biggest performer for them was Tom Lathan.He had a pivotal role in the run chase and it was his run out in the final ODI that changed the game.Mithell Santler was also impressive.He bowled beautifully in the series.The player who disappointed me in the New Zealand team is Kane Willamsom.73 runs with an average of 24.33.This is not the Willamson we know.
If I talk about the general problems in the team.The inefficiency against a quality left arm bowler was pretty much exposed in this series.Trent Bolt posed a lot of problems for the opening batsman.Rohit Sharma was uncomfortable against him in the first ODI match.He was constantly trying to get after him,which was not required.The opening pair is still an open position.Rohit Sharma will remain but what about his partner.K.L.Rahul,Ajinkya Rahane or Shikhar Dhawan,who will open with Rohit?
Finally I believe that this series was a very exciting one.The Black Caps have sent out a clear message that life will not be easy for the Indians when they will tour New Zealand.
First of all before starting New Zealand deserve a pat on their back for pulling out such a well fought series.Getting India in trouble that too in India is very difficult to do but New Zealand have done an extraordinary job.Bot the final matches of series very very exciting.In fact it was New Zealand's game.It was only in the last few moments that India took charge.New Zealand could have won both the series will the quality of cricket they were playing.
If I talk about the Indian team,the biggest performer is again Virat Kohli.With two centuries in the One Day series and a good supporting role in the T-20 series,he deserves full marks.But the cricketer who emerged in this series was Yujvendra Chahal.What a bowler he has become!With 4 wickets in 3 ODI and 3 wickets in T-20 he has now become a reliable bowler for the team.The way he challenges the batsman,his variations all these are a delight to watch.If these were the top 2 stars then there are players who underperformed.Shikhar Dhawan did not have a good run in the ODI series.His numbers are not the ones which an opener should have.His performance in T-20 compensated to some extent for his poor show in ODI.Coming to the New Zealand team the biggest performer for them was Tom Lathan.He had a pivotal role in the run chase and it was his run out in the final ODI that changed the game.Mithell Santler was also impressive.He bowled beautifully in the series.The player who disappointed me in the New Zealand team is Kane Willamsom.73 runs with an average of 24.33.This is not the Willamson we know.
If I talk about the general problems in the team.The inefficiency against a quality left arm bowler was pretty much exposed in this series.Trent Bolt posed a lot of problems for the opening batsman.Rohit Sharma was uncomfortable against him in the first ODI match.He was constantly trying to get after him,which was not required.The opening pair is still an open position.Rohit Sharma will remain but what about his partner.K.L.Rahul,Ajinkya Rahane or Shikhar Dhawan,who will open with Rohit?
Finally I believe that this series was a very exciting one.The Black Caps have sent out a clear message that life will not be easy for the Indians when they will tour New Zealand.
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