Twitter reactions: Mohammed Shami, Rohit Sharma sizzle in India’s series-levelling win over New Zealand

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India defeated New Zealand in the second ODI by eight wickets at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Saturday. The Men in Blue also clinched the series 2-0, with the third and final ODI left to be held in Indore.

After winning the toss, India elected to bowl first and put New Zealand on the back foot right from the word go. The tourists struggled to build partnerships and got bundled out for a mere 108 in 34.3 overs. Glenn Phillips was their top scorer, making 36 runs off 52 balls.

India’s bowling attack was extremely dominant, with Mohammed Shami leading the way, taking three wickets for just 18 runs in six overs, including a maiden. Hardik Pandya and Washington Sundar also contributed with two wickets each.

Chasing a low target of 109, India’s opening partnership of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill set the tone, with the duo adding 72 runs. Rohit smashed 51 runs off 50 deliveries, including seven fours and two sixes, while Gill remained not out on 40. Eventually, India successfully chased down the target in 18.4 overs, winning the contest by eight wickets.

Here is how Twitter reacted:​

.@ShubmanGill finishes things off in style! #TeamIndia complete a comprehensive -wicket victory in Raipur and clinch the #INDvNZ ODI series - with more game to go ??

Scorecard https://t.co/tdhWDoSwrZ @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/QXY20LWlyw

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 21, 2023

Bowlers inspire India's ODI series win against New Zealand in Raipur ?#INDvNZ | ? Scorecard: https://t.co/laPYXU43A1 pic.twitter.com/rmIYa6r0NM

— ICC (@ICC) January 21, 2023

A great result. Indore next. ?? pic.twitter.com/ynDN9iQdit

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 21, 2023

Hardik Pandya’s caught and bowled was BRILLIANT. I keep watching the replay. Incredible! #INDvNZ

— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) January 21, 2023

Well played India. A series win with an ODI to go. Scorecard | https://t.co/BCss35Cly9 #INDvNZ ? = BCCI pic.twitter.com/FszSaIruLE

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) January 21, 2023

The discipline and consistency of length, and the skill of seam movement was top notch today from @MdShami11 and co. Didn't allow NZ to settle at all. Skipper also looking in fine touch ?? Congratulations on winning the series @BCCI ???? #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/zcweuxoMAP

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 21, 2023

Most consecutive home ODI bilateral series wins for India:
7* – in 2019-22
6 – in 2009-11
6 – in 2016-18
5 – in 2013-14

Since 2016, India lost a home bilateral series only once (v Australia).#INDvNZ

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) January 21, 2023

A commanding display by India against a very good New Zealand team. Shami was destructive with the ball and Rohit and Shubman made light work of a modest target. Yet another series win in the bag! This has been a great start to 2023! #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/bU2P9cL9oa

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 21, 2023

A fifty from Captain Ro means ?? cruise to an 8⃣-wicket win ??

Another series in the bag ?#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/fK65P98FPi

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) January 21, 2023

How many of you really feel Virat and Rohit can leave the last ODI and play the last Ranji league games for Delhi and Mumbai respectively – so as to prepare for India-Australia Test series?

— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) January 21, 2023

A fifty from Captain Ro means ?? cruise to an 8⃣-wicket win ??

Another series in the bag ?#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/fK65P98FPi

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) January 21, 2023

Indian cricket obsessive @ChloeAmandaB watching #INDvNZ at the #SydneySmash pic.twitter.com/m6ElP84WlU

— Menners ? (@amenners) January 21, 2023

A sheer dominance from #TeamIndia in all departments ??

?? won by 8 wickets & have taken an unassailable 2⃣-0⃣ series lead. ?#OneFamily #INDvNZ @BCCI @ImRo45 @Shubman pic.twitter.com/qT7C0WaT5P

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 21, 2023

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