The decider between India and Kiwis turned out to be an epic thriller, with the home team just about manage to get over the line with their brilliant bowling performance and electric fielding. The new Thiruvananthapuram Stadium witnessed their First international game, and what a game it turned out to be, with the crowd getting a lot to cheer as home side completed their series win of 2-1 over the visitors.
The match itself was in grave danger of getting abandoned due to persistent rain but a herculean effort from the ground staff ensured that there was an 8 over the game to be played for the series decider. Kiwis put India into bat first and the batsmen struggled on bowler”s paradise where the ball was moving of the surface considerably. India only posted a modest total of 67 in their first dig but an exceptional bowling performance on a difficult pitch ensured that it was more than enough.
Twitter was going crazy as the eight an over thriller provided the perfect setting for the finale of the series. Here are all the reactions after India”s epic series win:
Dhulaai ke baad silaai, but well played NZ.Never feel very bad losing against NZ because they are such nice guys,but sweet victory for India https://t.co/bpUkjbdzY7
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 7, 2017
First ever T20 series win for India against New Zealand! 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 NZ have been world number 1 in the short game.
— Vikram Chandra (@vikramchandra) November 7, 2017
That was top effort winning the t20 series against NZ. Bumrah n Chahal were outstanding. NZ had some good matches too in this trip #IndvsNZ
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 7, 2017
✌️💥👌Down & out.
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A great home run in 2017 continues. Congrats on another exceptional series victory #TeamIndia. 🇱🇰next😉— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) November 7, 2017
ODI Series 2-1 & T20I Series 2-1…. Congratulations #TeamIndia 👏👏 #INDvNZ
— Rajesh Khilare (@Cricrajeshpk) November 7, 2017
We have seen the future of T20 cricket and it’s name is T8. #INDvNZ
— Jamie Alter 😷 🇮🇳 (@alter_jamie) November 7, 2017
India Beats New Zealand By 6 Runs To Win The Series 2-1. Kudos To Bowlers For Making It Possible.💃🙏🇮🇳#Indvsnzt20 #INDvNZ #IndvsNZ
— Sir Jadeja fan (@SirJadeja) November 7, 2017
Defending 67 runs, India's best bowlers went for just 4-0-17-2! That's half the game there. Well bowled, @yuzi_chahal and @Jaspritbumrah93!
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) November 7, 2017
India taking Pakistan to number one in the T20 Rankings for the second time in a week. #AmanKiAsha
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) November 7, 2017
Absolutely stunning achievement by India to defend 67 with 10 wickets for the batting team!!You won't see this very often in T20s. #INDvNZ
— Gaurav Sundararaman (@gaurav_sundar) November 7, 2017
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Well done team INDIA on winning yet another series !! @yuzi_chahal u were brilliant !! @Jaspritbumrah93 !! One of the best death bowlers!👌👌🏏
— Mithun Manhas (@MithunManhas) November 7, 2017
DUDE!!!!!!!! WHAT DID SANTNER EAT TODAY?!!! #Superman #IndvsNZ
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) November 7, 2017
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Well done Team India 👏👏 for defending just 67 in 8 overs & winning the series.
Hats off.#INDvNZT20— Ajay Ratra (@ajratra) November 7, 2017
Nonstop thrills! We are getting 50 overs worth of excitement in an 8 over game!
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) November 7, 2017
Way to go boys. Congrats #TeamIndia on winning the T20 series 2-1 vs NZ. Cheers!! #IndvNZ pic.twitter.com/Q0bLQKKta2
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) November 7, 2017
Series decider & the boys make it count. Congrats @imVkohli and team for the series win. Keep the series victories coming boys #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/hH94esVe3s
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) November 7, 2017
India's win tonight means Pakistan are clear on top of the @MRFWorldwide T20I Rankings!https://t.co/4aktkp90ht pic.twitter.com/QoEXMEcvd6
— ICC (@ICC) November 7, 2017
And respect to New Zealand for playing such solid, competitive cricket all through this tour, and with such great spirit.
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) November 7, 2017
Congratulations team india ✌2-1 Well done boy's @ICC @BCCI
— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) November 7, 2017
