Twitter goes berserk as India beat New Zealand in a nail-biting Super Over
It was a contest for the ages between India and New Zealand during the 3rd T20I in Hamilton. Batting first, India put up a score of 179 on the board. With the sluggish nature of the track, the total seemed to be enough for the visitors to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series. But Kane Williamson again showcased why he will go down as the greatest players in New Zealand’s rich history. His one-for-the ages knock of 95 put the Kiwis on the verge of victory. But Mohammed Shami came up with a brilliant final over, conceding only 8 runs, resulting in the tie.
The heartbreak of the Super Over would strike the hosts again despite being in control for most of its duration. Setting India a target of 18 runs, the game seemed to be done and dusted with the visitors needing 10 in the final two balls. But Rohit Sharma lived up to his ‘Hitman’ moniker, tonking two massive sixes against Tim Southee to leave Team India in jubilation.
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As the action was ongoing, Twitter completely lost its mind, with people unable to contain their emotions during the roller coaster ride. Here we take a look at a few of the best reactions:
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
New Zealand, Ian Smith and the super over…….
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 29, 2020
Mighty Rohit Sharma. Just mighty! Two big hits that cleared the fence, won India match and series, left New Zealand reeling, had fans in awe
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) January 29, 2020
Ro-mance at short notice! #WhistlePodu #NZvIND 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/jKrM5rd8oI
— Chennai Super Kings – Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) January 29, 2020
Dhamakedaar!
Lajawab!
Shaandar!
Snatched a win out of nowhere! Zabardast last over by @MdShami11 and those two sixes by @imro45 ne to dil jeet liya! 😍Absolutely amazing!#NZvIND
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) January 29, 2020
Mental Health and Wellbeing (Banning of Superovers) Bill will be introduced under urgency. Now. #NZvIND (btw, brilliant innings Kane)
— Grant Robertson (@grantrobertson1) January 29, 2020
india hit more boundaries in the super over #NZvIND
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) January 29, 2020
Talk about choking! South Africa would be proud of that from NZ #NZvIND
— Pramod Ananth (@pramz) January 29, 2020
Keep calm and trust @ImRo45– the Hitman! This Indian team is so full of men who can turn the game on their own! Bumrah has an off day, so @MdShami11 raises his hand.
Congratulations #TeamIndia on your first ever T20I series win in NZ #NZvIND #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/GJck9pMB86
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 29, 2020
What an incredible win. Mohammad Shami exceptional to defend 2 of the last 4 balls in the main game and #RohitSharma showing once again why he is one of the most dangerous batsman in the world. A match to remember for a long long time #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/dkQQmQkwlU
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 29, 2020
Well and truly, a match which no one will ever forget for a long, long time!
