india national cricket team vs new zealand national cricket team match scorecard
In a thrilling encounter between the India national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team, cricket fans were treated to a display of skill, strategy, and excitement. The match, held at the renowned Eden Gardens in Kolkata, was a nail-biter that kept spectators on the edge of their seats until the very end.
Match Summary:
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Date: July 24, 2024
- Format: One Day International (ODI)
Toss:
New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first.
New Zealand Innings:
New Zealand started their innings cautiously, with opener Martin Guptill and Devon Conway putting up a solid partnership. Guptill played an aggressive inning, scoring 78 runs off 65 balls, while Conway contributed 45 runs off 56 balls. The middle order, led by Kane Williamson, added valuable runs, with Williamson scoring a steady 67 off 84 balls.
However, it was Tom Latham’s explosive batting that propelled New Zealand to a competitive total. Latham scored a quickfire 85 off 60 balls, hitting 8 fours and 3 sixes. Contributions from the lower order helped New Zealand post a challenging total on the scoreboard.
New Zealand Total: 298/8 in 50 overs
- Top Scorers:
- Tom Latham: 85 (60)
- Martin Guptill: 78 (65)
- Kane Williamson: 67 (84)
- Top Indian Bowlers:
- Jasprit Bumrah: 3/45
- Mohammed Shami: 2/58
- Ravindra Jadeja: 2/47
India Innings:
Chasing 299 to win, India got off to a flying start with openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. Sharma played a captain’s knock, scoring 95 runs off 88 balls, while Gill supported him well with 52 runs off 60 balls. The partnership laid a solid foundation for the Indian innings.
Virat Kohli’s entry bolstered India’s chase as he scored a brisk 73 off 65 balls. The middle order, including Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, provided the necessary momentum. Pandya’s quick 41 off 28 balls turned the tide in India’s favor.
As the match entered the final overs, India needed 15 runs off the last 2 overs. Despite a couple of quick wickets, Ravindra Jadeja’s composed batting saw India home with 3 balls to spare.
India Total: 300/6 in 49.3 overs
- Top Scorers:
- Rohit Sharma: 95 (88)
- Virat Kohli: 73 (65)
- Shubman Gill: 52 (60)
- Top New Zealand Bowlers:
- Trent Boult: 2/50
- Tim Southee: 2/55
- Mitchell Santner: 1/48
Result:
India won by 4 wickets.
Key Highlights:
- Rohit Sharma’s stellar captain’s innings set the tone for India’s chase.
- Tom Latham’s explosive batting gave New Zealand a fighting total.
- Jasprit Bumrah’s crucial wickets kept New Zealand’s score in check.
- Virat Kohli’s experience played a vital role in stabilizing the chase.
This match was a testament to the competitive spirit and high skill level of both teams. Cricket fans can look forward to more such thrilling encounters in the future.
