In the third T20I match of India and New Zealand at the Seddon Park, it was Rohit Sharma who became the man of the moment as he played a vital role not only helped India to contributed with his vital 65 runs but also made led India to win the series with a six in the Super Over. What a game of cricket was at the Seddon Park in Hamilton! The fans went berserk and praised the Indian opener for his heroics on social media. Before getting into the reactions, let’s have a look at how the match panned out for both sides. New Zealand Vs India, Cricket Score 3rd T20I Match.
After winning the toss, India was put to bat first and Rohit Sharma finally found form after failing for a couple of innings consecutively. Sharma scored 65 runs to start the game and gave a great start to the team. Then it was the Indian captain who joined the party and contributed with his vital 38 runs. India posted a total of 179 runs. When it came to the Kiwis, Kane Williamson was the lone fighter who stood tall as wickets kept falling from the other end. At one point in time, it looked like Williamson would lead the team to a win but Mohammed Shami dismissed the Kiwi skipper on 95 and this proved to be the turning point for the match. The onus was on Ross Taylor who had the onus of leading the team to a win since they needed one run from a ball. Shami stumped him and the match stood on a tie.
Now came the Super Over, Kane Williamson and Martin Guptill who were batting for the Kiwis and they posted a total of 17 runs. The Mumbai batsman was on the top gear and his last six led the team to a win. Now, let’s have a look at few reactions below:
He's done it at Hamilton!
Rohit Sharma 💙💙💙
India win the T20I series 🇮🇳#OneFamily #CricketMeriJaan #NZvIND
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 29, 2020
Hitman
Just WOW. #Hitman #RohitSharma smashes 2 6s in the end and wins it for us in STYLEEEE 😎👌👏#Superover #INDvsNZ
NZ - 17/0 (by Bumrah)
Ind - 20/0 (by Southie) #India wins the series 3-0; 2 more to play
— Kaushik LM (@LMKMovieManiac) January 29, 2020
Hitman the great
HITMAN the GREAT.... what a match... my God.... reminded me of Dinesh Kartik historic moment.... Bow down to #RohitSharma... Back to Back 2 six... and we won the match.... Dil khush karr diya.... CHAK DE INDIA @ImRo45 @klrahul11 #Rohit #Rahul #INDvNZ #NZvIND #SuperOver
— Rohit Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) January 29, 2020
Congrats
What a match! Just unbelievable! Congratulations #TeamIndia. Great try New Zealand but our Rohit’s knock got the better of Kane Williamson. #NZvIND #SuperOver
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) January 29, 2020
Winning moment
#RohitSharma at his best. No one better than him when it comes to hitting sixes. Woow! That two sixes will be now unforgettable for millions of people.#SuperOver #INDvNZ #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/gCqYNPyePB
— Nitin Raj (@i_mnitin) January 29, 2020
You beauty
Hitman You Beauty❤️❤️❤️#NZvIND #RohitSharma #SuperOver pic.twitter.com/TXiYA5YQQt
— WalkingStatue (@askatharva_) January 29, 2020
Shami
Shami entering the Indian dressing room #INDvNZ #Superover pic.twitter.com/U7JMsUfvuk
— Snehil (@Snehil_96) January 29, 2020
With this, India won the five-match T20I series by 3-0 and the Men in Blue would be surely looking forward to cleaning sweep the series. Rohit Sharma walked away with the Man of the Match award.
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