Twitter Reactions: Shami’s fifer, Kohli’s 95 help India end the Kiwi jinx after 20 years

Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja. (Photo Source: X(Twitter)

Team India’s winning juggernaut continued in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as they beat New Zealand by four wickets on Sunday, October 22 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. After being put in to bat first, New Zealand got all out for 273 in their allotted 50 overs with Dary Mitchell top-scoring with a century. In reply, India chased down the target in 48 overs courtesy of another Virat Kohli’s chase masterclass.

India once again started their chase in emphatic fashion as openers Rohit Sharma (46 off 40) and Shubman Gill (26 off 31) added 71 runs for the first wicket off 67 balls. However, following their dismissals, India lost their way in the middle as they were restricted to 191/5 after 33.5 overs.

While wickets fell from one end, Virat Kohli (95 off 104) continued to keep the scoreboard moving and brought his side on the brink of victory. Ravindra Jadeja (39* off 44) finished things off for India helping them register their fifth consecutive win in the tournament and go to the top of the points table. Notably, it was also the first win for India over the Kiwis in ICC tournaments since the 2003 ODI World Cup.

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Earlier in the day, after being put in to bat first, New Zealand got off to a miserable start as they lost their openers Devon Conway (0 off 9) and Will Young (17 off 27) with just 19 runs on the board after 8.1 overs. Seeing their team in trouble, Rachin Ravindra (75 off 87) and Daryl Mitchell (130 off 127) put on a massive 159-run stand for the third wicket off 152 balls.

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Mohammed Shami brought India back into the game by dismissing Ravindra in the 34th over while Kuldeep Yadav got the prized scalps of captain Tom Latham (5 off 7) and Glenn Phillips (23 off 26) to leave the Kiwis on 243/5 after 44.2 overs. A brilliant spell in the death overs by Mohammed Shami (5/54, ten overs) restricted New Zealand to 273 in their allotted 50 overs.

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Meanwhile, X was abuzz with reactions on India’s fifth consecutive win in ODI World Cup 2023. Here are some of the posts:

39 not out of Jadeja was important for team India in the bigger scheme of things… #INDvsNZ

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 22, 2023

Well chased once again @imVkohli 👏🏽😄 #INDvNZ #CWC2023 pic.twitter.com/ZhV8p95kut

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) October 22, 2023

This Indian team is so strong that despite losing a fast bowling all rounder it hasn’t effected their winning momentum. #INDvsNZ

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 22, 2023

The NZ jinx is broken!!!!! 🔥

Well played #TeamIndia.
Take a bow @MdShami11 & @imVkohli! 🙌#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/lBJK5qJ5ej

— DK (@DineshKarthik) October 22, 2023

Shami’s stylish excellence with the ball shines through! Sachin Paaji’s calmness and control on the game used to instill confidence, Virat has taken up the mantle as the second pillar of that assurance. #INDvsNZ #CWC2023 👏🏼👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/FZ7mzvDfRW

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) October 22, 2023

Ek taraf @imVkohli to dusri taraf duniya ke saare batsmen, Virat sabse aage. #ViratKohli𓃵

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 22, 2023

King for a reason ❤️🇮🇳 chase master @imVkohli 👏👏👏 #INDvsNZ #CWC2023

— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) October 22, 2023

Man what a player @imVkohli is!! 👑

Hatsss off!

King of chases
90+ avg!#INDvNZ

— DK (@DineshKarthik) October 22, 2023

Great players always show up for World cups .. it defines them .. no surprise the greatest chaser of all time @imVkohli is doing what he does best once again .. #CWC2023 #INDvsNZ

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 22, 2023

India couldn’t be in a better place at this #WorldCup2023 . Shami taking 5fer coming from the bench . He’s always been all class , Jadeja getting a good knock tonight . Virat & Rohit & bumrah extra ordinary . Everybody performing . #INDvsNZ 🏏

— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) October 22, 2023