Chasing a tricky target of 244 to win on a slow surface, Rohit joined Dhoni at the top in hitting most sixes for Team India in one-day internationals.
India opener Rohit Sharma, known for his big-hitting prowess, is a sight to behold in white ball cricket. His success in the past few years has been instrumental for the India team who took some huge strides in limited-overs cricket. The vice-captain played a match-winning knock of 87 in Mount Maunganui against New Zealand in the second game after falling cheaply in the first ODI in Napier.
The 31-year old continued his blazing form in the series with another important knock for the visiting side during the third ODI versus Kiwis. Although it was not a fluent innings as per Rohit’s standards but during his stay, the Mumbai batsman equalled the record of MS Dhoni, hitting 62 off 77 deliveries that included 3 boundaries and 2 huge maximums. Chasing a tricky target of 244 to win on a slow surface, Rohit joined Dhoni at the top in hitting most sixes for Team India in one-day internationals.
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Surpassing the likes of Virender Sehwag, Dhoni and Suresh Raina, Rohit hit the most maximums for India against New Zealand in New Zealand.
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Hardik Pandya, despite the tribulations of the past few weeks, made a significant contribution to India’s impressive bowling effort which shot New Zealand out for 243 in the third ODI on Monday. After the lift on his suspension for sexist remarks on a TV show, Pandya, during the middle overs, delivered figures of two for 45 in 10 overs and choked the run flow.
The Baroda all-rounder stood vindicated during another controlled bowling effort by the visitors and New Zealand couldn’t really accelerate against the Indian attack on a pitch that was a touch slower compared to the second ODI. Only Ross Taylor (93 off 106 balls) and Tom Latham (51 off 64 balls) stood through the 19-run fourth wicket.
Sealing the third seamer’s spot for the World cup, Mohammed Shami (3/41 in 9 overs) once again provided the initial breakthrough as Colin Munro (7) edged one to Rohit Sharma in the slip cordon.
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