IND vs NZ: Saturday’s second match of the three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand was played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur. In this match, India defeated New Zealand by 8 wickets. In this victory of India, there was the biggest contribution of a player who was running flop for the last several months. This match supported the sinking career of that player.
This player performed like a champion in the second ODI. Based on his performance, India easily won this match. Every New Zealand batter looked troubled in front of this player. We are talking about Mohammed Shami. Shami surprised everyone with his performance in this match. Due to Shami’s fast bowling, India all out New Zealand for 108 runs in the first innings.
Mohammed Shami Broke Down Like Havoc
Against New Zealand, Mohammed Shami took 3 wickets for 18 runs in 6 overs. Shami wreaked havoc on New Zealand from his very first over. In the first over itself, he dismissed New Zealand opener, Finn Allen. He then hunted down Darryl Mitchell. Mitchell got out after scoring 1 run. Shami’s third and final victim became Michael Bracewell, the most dangerous player of the previous match.
Bracewell was progressing slowly in this match as well. But in front of Shami’s bowling, he did not have one. Shami was adjudged player of the match for his superb bowling. Seeing his sharp bowling, it seemed that Shami had returned to his old form.
Was Looking For The Form For Months
Mohammed Shami has been looking for this form for months. Recently, he could take only 3 wickets in the entire ODI series against Sri Lanka. Shami returning to form in ODIs is a good sign for India. ODI World Cup is to be played in India this year.
India has been doing well in ODIs this year. First, a 2-1 win against Sri Lanka and now a 2-0 lead against New Zealand is a sign that India is working in the right direction. If India wins their next ODI against New Zealand, then with the clean sweep, India will become the number 1 team in the ODI rankings.
