<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 82 runs in the 28th match of IPL 2020 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and chose to bat first. Padikkal and Finch gave a good start to the Royals. Virat Kohli seemed out of touch as he just hit one ball to the boundary. Finch hit 47 runs off 37 balls. Padikkal was the first man to depart. He scored 32 runs off 23 balls. However, the pace was slow until De Villiers arrived. AB de Villiers' 73 runs off 33 balls single-handedly powered the Challengers to 194 runs. The bowlers initially showed discipline restricting batsmen from hitting boundaries until AB de Villiers arrived. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders were off to a slow start and lost too many wickets at the beginning itself. Debutant Tom Banton was the first to depart after being bowled by Saini. Shubman Gill scored the most of the runs for KKR after scoring 34 runs off 25 balls. However, KKR kept losing wickets putting the pressure on the remaining batsmen. Andre Russell tried hitting the shots across the boundaries but ended up losing his wicket too. Chris Morris, Washington Sundar and Yuzvendra Chahal played a vital role in restricting KKR to 112/9.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With this massive win, RCB manages to compensate their mammoth NRR loss they suffered against KXIP. They now sit on the third position pushing the Knight Riders to the fifth in the points table.&nbsp;</p>

<p>AB de Villiers was named the Player of the Match for his blistering batting performance.</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 82 runs in the 28th match of IPL 2020 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and chose to bat first.

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 82 runs in the 28th match of IPL 2020 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and chose to bat first. Padikkal and Finch gave a good start to the Royals. Virat Kohli seemed out of touch as he just hit one ball to the boundary. Finch hit 47 runs off 37 balls. Padikkal was the first man to depart. He scored 32 runs off 23 balls. However, the pace was slow until De Villiers arrived. AB de Villiers' 73 runs off 33 balls single-handedly powered the Challengers to 194 runs. The bowlers initially showed discipline restricting batsmen from hitting boundaries until AB de Villiers arrived. Kolkata Knight Riders were off to a slow start and lost too many wickets at the beginning itself. Debutant Tom Banton was the first to depart after being bowled by Saini. Shubman Gill scored the most of the runs for KKR after scoring 34 runs off 25 balls. However, KKR kept losing wickets putting the pressure on the remaining batsmen. Andre Russell tried hitting the shots across the boundaries but ended up losing his wicket too. Chris Morris, Washington Sundar and Yuzvendra Chahal played a vital role in restricting KKR to 112/9. With this massive win, RCB manages to compensate their mammoth NRR loss they suffered against KXIP. They now sit on the third position pushing the Knight Riders to the fifth in the points table. AB de Villiers was named the Player of the Match for his blistering batting performance.

IPL 2020: de Villiers and bowlers shine as RCB thrash KKR by 82 runs

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Rajasthan Royal by 8 wickets to win the second consecutive match in IPL 2020 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rajasthan Royals' decision of batting first quickly backfired after they lost Smith, Buttler and Samson in the first three over. No batsmen except Mahipal Lomror could play an impressive inning for the Royals. Lomror scored 47 runs off 39 balls. Tewatia and Archer's cameo in final over helped Rajasthan pose a modest total of 154 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chahal scalped three big wickets to restrict Rajasthan to a modest total. Isuru Udana took two wickets, whereas, Saini scalped a big fish (Buttler).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Royal Challengers were off to a better start. Despite losing an early wicket of Aaron Finch. The 99-run partnership between Padikkal and Kohli landed a fatal blow to Rajasthan Royals. Virat Kohli was backed in form and scored 72 runs off 53 balls. Padikkal smashed his third 50 in the fourth match for the Royal Challengers. Rajasthan's Gopal and Archer scalped one wicket each.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mammoth win against Rajasthan helped Bangalore go at the top of the table making it the first till until now to win three matches in four games. However, RCB will be toppled before the day ends as the winner of DC vs KKR will go on top due to better net run rate. Rajasthan witnessed second consecutive defeat and are now placed sixth in the points table.</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Rajasthan Royal by 8 wickets to win the second consecutive match in IPL 2020 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Rajasthan Royal by 8 wickets to win the second consecutive match in IPL 2020 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Rajasthan Royals' decision of batting first quickly backfired after they lost Smith, Buttler and Samson in the first three over. No batsmen except Mahipal Lomror could play an impressive inning for the Royals. Lomror scored 47 runs off 39 balls. Tewatia and Archer's cameo in final over helped Rajasthan pose a modest total of 154 runs. Chahal scalped three big wickets to restrict Rajasthan to a modest total. Isuru Udana took two wickets, whereas, Saini scalped a big fish (Buttler). Royal Challengers were off to a better start. Despite losing an early wicket of Aaron Finch. The 99-run partnership between Padikkal and Kohli landed a fatal blow to Rajasthan Royals. Virat Kohli was backed in form and scored 72 runs off 53 balls. Padikkal smashed his third 50 in the fourth match for the Royal Challengers. Rajasthan's Gopal and Archer scalped one wicket each. The mammoth win against Rajasthan helped Bangalore go at the top of the table making it the first till until now to win three matches in four games. However, RCB will be toppled before the day ends as the winner of DC vs KKR will go on top due to better net run rate. Rajasthan witnessed second consecutive defeat and are now placed sixth in the points table.

IPL 2020: Kohli and Chahal star as Royal Challengers beat Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the third match of Indian Premier League at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><b>Also read:&nbsp;</b><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/srh-vs-rcb-ipl-2020-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-sunrisers-hyderabad-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-329172" hreflang="en">SRH vs RCB, IPL 2020 Live Streaming: When and where to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore?</a></p>

<p>RCB has one of the strongest batting lineups this season. With Aaron Finch's aggression, Virat Kohli's consistency and AB de Villiers variety, the batting department could win the franchise many matches. However, Kevin Pietersen, a former English and RCB batsman, has pointed out a weak link of the team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Pietersen, RCB lacks quality in their bowling contingent. The team's bowling department consists of Dale Steyn, Adam Zampa, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini and Mohammed Siraj.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-sunrisers-hyderabad-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-preview-stats-players-to-watchout-for-329134" hreflang="en">IPL 2020- Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore: Preview, stats, players to watchout for</a></p>

<p>“I don’t know how many IPLs I have done now, sitting here and previewing every single one of them. It’s always that question about RCB and can they do it. Now, they are proven performers with the bat, they can bat and are brilliant with the bat. They have the greatest batsman, the greatest modern-day batsman that’s in their team, they’ve got the second greatest modern-day batman that’s in their team as well,” said Pietersen on Star Sports’ Cricket LIVE.</p>

<p>“They form a formidable batting partnership and I stress the batting partnership because what they’ve lacked is bowlers. Last year, when Dale Steyn came over, having lost a number of games in a row, they got a fast bowler and they started to win a couple of games. So, the strength and depth that they would have brought into that, the acquisition of Adam Zampa as well has been good,” he further added.</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the third match of Indian Premier League at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the third match of Indian Premier League at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday. Also read: SRH vs RCB, IPL 2020 Live Streaming: When and where to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore? RCB has one of the strongest batting lineups this season. With Aaron Finch's aggression, Virat Kohli's consistency and AB de Villiers variety, the batting department could win the franchise many matches. However, Kevin Pietersen, a former English and RCB batsman, has pointed out a weak link of the team. According to Pietersen, RCB lacks quality in their bowling contingent. The team's bowling department consists of Dale Steyn, Adam Zampa, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini and Mohammed Siraj. Also read: IPL 2020- Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore: Preview, stats, players to watchout for “I don’t know how many IPLs I have done now, sitting here and previewing every single one of them. It’s always that question about RCB and can they do it. Now, they are proven performers with the bat, they can bat and are brilliant with the bat. They have the greatest batsman, the greatest modern-day batsman that’s in their team, they’ve got the second greatest modern-day batman that’s in their team as well,” said Pietersen on Star Sports’ Cricket LIVE. “They form a formidable batting partnership and I stress the batting partnership because what they’ve lacked is bowlers. Last year, when Dale Steyn came over, having lost a number of games in a row, they got a fast bowler and they started to win a couple of games. So, the strength and depth that they would have brought into that, the acquisition of Adam Zampa as well has been good,” he further added.

'They've lacked in..': Kevin Pietersen points out a flaw in RCB's lineup

<p>Former chess world champion Viswanathan Anand along with Indian cricketer Yuvzendra Chahal, world no.2 Vidit Gujrathi, Grandmaster Nihal Sarin, Woman Grandmaster Tania Sachdev, Croatia’s Antonio Radic and stand-up comedians comprising Biswa Kalyan Rath, Samay Raina, Abhishek Upamanyu and Aakash Mehta took part in an online chess charity event as they raised a whopping Rs 8.86 lakh for the waste-pickers community in testing times of COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Chess For Charity” event saw some big names in the world of chess, cricket and comedy, collaborate for a noble cause to raise funds for the waste-pickers community. Anand, who is currently in Frankfurt, Germany, has already taken part in a simultaneous online event on April 11 where an amount of Rs 4.5 lakh was raised for the Prime Minister’s CARES Fund.&nbsp;</p>

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India's top comedians like <a href="https://twitter.com/ReheSamay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ReheSamay</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/kalyanrath?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kalyanrath</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/AbhiUpmanyu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AbhiUpmanyu</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/agadmator?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@agadmator</a> team-up to take on superstar <a href="https://twitter.com/vishy64theking?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vishy64theking</a> for a Fundraiser for waste pickers on <a href="https://twitter.com/chesscom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@chesscom</a><br />
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<p>“An amount of Rs 8.86 lakh was raised from the event which featured Anand and Gujrathi among others. It was a great gesture by the chess players,” Rakesh Kulkarni, an International Master and Director chess.com-India told PTI.</p>

<p>Chess Kerala is also set to conduct Checkmate COVID-19 International Online Blitz Tournament on May 22 in a bid to raise funds for the Kerala government’s battle against the dreaded coronavirus. The funds raised from the event will go straight to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund. The tournament has no entry fee but participants would need to contribute a minimum of Rs 250 with a prize fund of Rs 52,000.</p>

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<p>Chess is one of the sports to have gained a lot of traction with online events and tournaments taking place as every other sport continues to suffer amid COVID-19 pandemic.<br />
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Former chess world champion Viswanathan Anand along with Indian cricketer Yuvzendra Chahal, world no.2 Vidit Gujrathi, Grandmaster Nihal Sarin, Woman Grandmaster Tania Sachdev, Croatia’s Antonio Radic and stand-up comedians comprising Biswa Kalyan Rath, Samay Raina, Abhishek Upamanyu and Aakash Mehta took part in an online chess charity event as they raised a whopping Rs 8.

Former chess world champion Viswanathan Anand along with Indian cricketer Yuvzendra Chahal, world no.2 Vidit Gujrathi, Grandmaster Nihal Sarin, Woman Grandmaster Tania Sachdev, Croatia’s Antonio Radic and stand-up comedians comprising Biswa Kalyan Rath, Samay Raina, Abhishek Upamanyu and Aakash Mehta took part in an online chess charity event as they raised a whopping Rs 8.86 lakh for the waste-pickers community in testing times of COVID-19 pandemic. “Chess For Charity” event saw some big names in the world of chess, cricket and comedy, collaborate for a noble cause to raise funds for the waste-pickers community. Anand, who is currently in Frankfurt, Germany, has already taken part in a simultaneous online event on April 11 where an amount of Rs 4.5 lakh was raised for the Prime Minister’s CARES Fund. What a great turnout! India's top comedians like @ReheSamay, @kalyanrath, @AbhiUpmanyu and @agadmator team-up to take on superstar @vishy64theking for a Fundraiser for waste pickers on @chesscom Live stream ~ https://t.co/cAtPjkgg4K#ChessforCharity #chessindia pic.twitter.com/IeYM0hcqv7 — Chess.com - India (@chesscom_in) April 25, 2020 × ALSO READ: RCB's Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers put memorabilia from IPL 2016 on auction to raise funds in battle against COVID-19 “An amount of Rs 8.86 lakh was raised from the event which featured Anand and Gujrathi among others. It was a great gesture by the chess players,” Rakesh Kulkarni, an International Master and Director chess.com-India told PTI. Chess Kerala is also set to conduct Checkmate COVID-19 International Online Blitz Tournament on May 22 in a bid to raise funds for the Kerala government’s battle against the dreaded coronavirus. The funds raised from the event will go straight to the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund. The tournament has no entry fee but participants would need to contribute a minimum of Rs 250 with a prize fund of Rs 52,000. ALSO READ: Cricket is not war; should be played between India and Pakistan - Saqlain Mushtaq throws his weight behind Indo-Pak bilateral series Chess is one of the sports to have gained a lot of traction with online events and tournaments taking place as every other sport continues to suffer amid COVID-19 pandemic.

Viswanathan Anand, Yuzvendra Chahal and others raise Rs 8.86 lakh for waste-pickers community through online chess charity tournament

<p>India's prolific opening batsmen Rohit Sharma has said that the Indian Premier League can wait 'till life gets normal'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Mumbai Indian skipper had an Instagram live video chat with Yuzvendra Chahal where he said that the situation has to get normal before the league can begin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian Premier League was postponed from March 29 to April 15 due to the novel coronavirus spread in the country, but it looks like the league could be further postponed or even get scrapped if the situation gets out of hands.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Everyone wants to know about IPL. As cricketers, we all want to play. But we should see the situation. I don't decide about the IPL, but we should first think about the country. The situation needs to get better first then we can talk about the IPL. Let life get back to normal first, and for that, all of us have to be disciplined," Rohit said after Chahal asked him about the IPL.</p>

<p>"I haven't seen Bombay like this before," Rohit showed the deserted streets of Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As cricketers, we don't get time with family. So much of tours and cricket is there. This is a time to spend with them and loads of it," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma was set to make his comeback in this edition's IPL after resting in South Africa and New Zealand's half of the series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians has won the most number of IPL trophies. They have lifted the coveted trophy four times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India currently has over 700 cases of the novel coronavirus, whereas the pandemic has killed 17 people across the nation.&nbsp;</p>


India's prolific opening batsmen Rohit Sharma has said that the Indian Premier League can wait 'till life gets normal'. The Mumbai Indian skipper had an Instagram live video chat with Yuzvendra Chahal where he said that the situation has to get normal before the league can begin.

India's prolific opening batsmen Rohit Sharma has said that the Indian Premier League can wait 'till life gets normal'. The Mumbai Indian skipper had an Instagram live video chat with Yuzvendra Chahal where he said that the situation has to get normal before the league can begin. The Indian Premier League was postponed from March 29 to April 15 due to the novel coronavirus spread in the country, but it looks like the league could be further postponed or even get scrapped if the situation gets out of hands. "Everyone wants to know about IPL. As cricketers, we all want to play. But we should see the situation. I don't decide about the IPL, but we should first think about the country. The situation needs to get better first then we can talk about the IPL. Let life get back to normal first, and for that, all of us have to be disciplined," Rohit said after Chahal asked him about the IPL. "I haven't seen Bombay like this before," Rohit showed the deserted streets of Mumbai. "As cricketers, we don't get time with family. So much of tours and cricket is there. This is a time to spend with them and loads of it," he added. Rohit Sharma was set to make his comeback in this edition's IPL after resting in South Africa and New Zealand's half of the series. Mumbai Indians has won the most number of IPL trophies. They have lifted the coveted trophy four times. India currently has over 700 cases of the novel coronavirus, whereas the pandemic has killed 17 people across the nation.

IPL can wait till situation gets normal, says Rohit Sharma as India continues to battle accelerated COVID-19

<p>New Zealand's pace hit a massive speed-breaker after consistently losing wickets in the later stages of the play but still managed to get an above-par score by the end of the innings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After New Zealand lost the toss, Martin Guptill and Henry Nicholls opened for the Kiwis and put up a 96 runs stand for the first wicket.</p>

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<p>At one stage they were looking good at 142/1, aiming 300+ score, they lost 7 wickets in the next 55 runs. They set 274 as the target for the visiting side.</p>

<p>India's choice of bringing in Yuzvendra Chahal paid off as he scalped 3 wickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Henry Nicholls scored 41 runs off 59 balls, he was out after being lbw by Chahal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Martin Guptill continued his good form on Eden Park, Auckland. He scored his first half-century in 11 matches. He smashed 79 runs until he was run-out after a wrong call by Ross Taylor.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After that Kiwis had a collapse of wickets after Guptill's dismissal.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Fall of wickets:</strong> 93-1 (Henry Nicholls, 16.5), 142-2 (Tom Blundell, 26.3), 157-3 (Martin Guptill, 29.2), 171-4 (Tom Latham, 33.1), 175-5 (James Neesham, 34.2), 185-6 (Colin de Grandhomme, 36.6), 187-7 (Mark Chapman, 37.4), 197-8 (Tim Southee, 41.3)</p>

<p>Ross Taylor helped Kiwis survive a scare and continued his good form after scoring a half-century (73 runs) and his quick-fire &nbsp;76 runs partnership with debutant Kyle Jamieson helped New Zealand power to 273.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India have yet again struggled to bowl out the lower order, after their last wicket (Tim Southee) which fell on 197/8, Kiwis managed to get highest 9th wicket partnership at Auckland.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Highest 9th wicket partnership at Auckland:</strong><br />
76* R Taylor - K Jamieson v IND 2020<br />
54* G Larsen - C Pringle v AUS 1993<br />
35 C McMillan - D Vettori v AUS 2000</p>

<p><strong>Most runs in IND-NZ (ODIs)</strong>:<br />
1750 Sachin Tendulkar<br />
1373 Ross Taylor*<br />
1354 Virat Kohli<br />
1207 Nathan Astle<br />
1157 Virender Sehwag</p>

<p>India need 274 runs in 300 balls, with a required run-rate of 5.48.&nbsp;</p>


New Zealand's pace hit a massive speed-breaker after consistently losing wickets in the later stages of the play but still managed to get an above-par score by the end of the innings.

New Zealand's pace hit a massive speed-breaker after consistently losing wickets in the later stages of the play but still managed to get an above-par score by the end of the innings. After New Zealand lost the toss, Martin Guptill and Henry Nicholls opened for the Kiwis and put up a 96 runs stand for the first wicket. Overs 1-10: 52/0 Overs 11-20: 108/1 Overs 21-30: 159/3 Overs 31-40: 195/7 Overs 41-50: 273/8 Ross Taylor's 73* after Guptill's 79 has helped 🇳🇿 to a fighting total despite Indian bowling brilliance in the middle overs.#NZvIND pic.twitter.com/HJW3KSRkPd — ICC (@ICC) February 8, 2020 × At one stage they were looking good at 142/1, aiming 300+ score, they lost 7 wickets in the next 55 runs. They set 274 as the target for the visiting side. India's choice of bringing in Yuzvendra Chahal paid off as he scalped 3 wickets. Henry Nicholls scored 41 runs off 59 balls, he was out after being lbw by Chahal. Martin Guptill continued his good form on Eden Park, Auckland. He scored his first half-century in 11 matches. He smashed 79 runs until he was run-out after a wrong call by Ross Taylor. After that Kiwis had a collapse of wickets after Guptill's dismissal. Fall of wickets: 93-1 (Henry Nicholls, 16.5), 142-2 (Tom Blundell, 26.3), 157-3 (Martin Guptill, 29.2), 171-4 (Tom Latham, 33.1), 175-5 (James Neesham, 34.2), 185-6 (Colin de Grandhomme, 36.6), 187-7 (Mark Chapman, 37.4), 197-8 (Tim Southee, 41.3) Ross Taylor helped Kiwis survive a scare and continued his good form after scoring a half-century (73 runs) and his quick-fire 76 runs partnership with debutant Kyle Jamieson helped New Zealand power to 273. India have yet again struggled to bowl out the lower order, after their last wicket (Tim Southee) which fell on 197/8, Kiwis managed to get highest 9th wicket partnership at Auckland. Highest 9th wicket partnership at Auckland: 76* R Taylor - K Jamieson v IND 2020 54* G Larsen - C Pringle v AUS 1993 35 C McMillan - D Vettori v AUS 2000 Most runs in IND-NZ (ODIs): 1750 Sachin Tendulkar 1373 Ross Taylor* 1354 Virat Kohli 1207 Nathan Astle 1157 Virender Sehwag India need 274 runs in 300 balls, with a required run-rate of 5.48.

India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI first innings: Kiwis survive scare after Ross-Kyle's 76 runs stand

<p>New Zealand have clinched the ODI series against India after beating them in a nail-biting finish by 22 runs in the second ODI at Eden Park, Auckland.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-new-zealand-2nd-odi-live-score-india-win-the-toss-opt-to-bowl-279311">Over-by-over coverage of the match</a></strong></p>

<p>After New Zealand lost the toss, Martin Guptill and Henry Nicholls opened for the Kiwis and put up a 96 runs stand for the first wicket.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-new-zealand-2nd-odi-first-innings-kiwis-survive-scare-after-ross-kyles-76-runs-stand-279403" hreflang="en">India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI first innings: Kiwis survive scare after Ross-Kyle's 76 runs stand</a></p>

<p>Martin Guptill continued his good form on Eden Park, Auckland. He scored his first half-century in 11 matches. He smashed 79 runs until he was run-out after a wrong call by Ross Taylor.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After that Kiwis had a collapse of wickets after Guptill's dismissal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ross Taylor helped Kiwis survive a scare and continued his good form after scoring a half-century (73 runs) and his quick-fire &nbsp;76 runs partnership with debutant Kyle Jamieson helped New Zealand power to 273.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India have yet again struggled to bowl out the lower order, after their last wicket (Tim Southee) which fell on 197/8, Kiwis managed to get highest 9th wicket partnership at Auckland.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>India needed 274 in 50 overs, Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal opened for the Men in Blue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian batsmen failed to get a consistent good partnership. All batsmen except Shreyas Iyer (52 runs) and Ravindra Jadeja (55 runs) could not perform well with the bat. Despite Jadeja and Navdeep Saini's 50 runs partnership and brilliant bowling performance by the Indian team in the middle overs, still, they could not capitalise over their weakness. India scored 251/10.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Navdeep Saini's brave 45 runs had put the Kiwis in pressure.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Debutant Kyle Jamieson shines on his debut. He took Prithvi Shaw and Navdeep Saini's wicket who was looking explosive with his bat. He took two wickets against India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tim Southee continued his good run, he took 2 wickets and became the most successful bowler against Virat Kohli. He has dismissed Kohli 9 times across all formats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Colin de Grandhomme and Hamish Bennett took two wickets each.&nbsp;</p>

<p>James Neesham took the final wicket (Jadeja - 55 runs) and sealed the series for the Kiwis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Zealand beat India in the three-match series by 2-0.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Debutant Kyle Jamieson won the man of the match.&nbsp;</p>

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New Zealand have clinched the ODI series against India after beating them in a nail-biting finish by 22 runs in the second ODI at Eden Park, Auckland. Also read: Over-by-over coverage of the match After New Zealand lost the toss, Martin Guptill and Henry Nicholls opened for the Kiwis and put up a 96 runs stand for the first wicket.

New Zealand have clinched the ODI series against India after beating them in a nail-biting finish by 22 runs in the second ODI at Eden Park, Auckland. Also read: Over-by-over coverage of the match After New Zealand lost the toss, Martin Guptill and Henry Nicholls opened for the Kiwis and put up a 96 runs stand for the first wicket. Also read: India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI first innings: Kiwis survive scare after Ross-Kyle's 76 runs stand Martin Guptill continued his good form on Eden Park, Auckland. He scored his first half-century in 11 matches. He smashed 79 runs until he was run-out after a wrong call by Ross Taylor. 💪#NZvIND pic.twitter.com/UrvDbMjTu0 — ICC (@ICC) February 8, 2020 × After that Kiwis had a collapse of wickets after Guptill's dismissal. Ross Taylor helped Kiwis survive a scare and continued his good form after scoring a half-century (73 runs) and his quick-fire 76 runs partnership with debutant Kyle Jamieson helped New Zealand power to 273. India have yet again struggled to bowl out the lower order, after their last wicket (Tim Southee) which fell on 197/8, Kiwis managed to get highest 9th wicket partnership at Auckland. A tight #NZvIND contest, a run out right at the death, and Ravindra Jadeja falling just short of pulling off a miracle... Stop us if you've heard this one before 😉 pic.twitter.com/Pw4LM8qFcI — ICC (@ICC) February 8, 2020 × India needed 274 in 50 overs, Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal opened for the Men in Blue. Indian batsmen failed to get a consistent good partnership. All batsmen except Shreyas Iyer (52 runs) and Ravindra Jadeja (55 runs) could not perform well with the bat. Despite Jadeja and Navdeep Saini's 50 runs partnership and brilliant bowling performance by the Indian team in the middle overs, still, they could not capitalise over their weakness. India scored 251/10. Navdeep Saini's brave 45 runs had put the Kiwis in pressure. Debutant Kyle Jamieson shines on his debut. He took Prithvi Shaw and Navdeep Saini's wicket who was looking explosive with his bat. He took two wickets against India. Tim Southee continued his good run, he took 2 wickets and became the most successful bowler against Virat Kohli. He has dismissed Kohli 9 times across all formats. Colin de Grandhomme and Hamish Bennett took two wickets each. James Neesham took the final wicket (Jadeja - 55 runs) and sealed the series for the Kiwis. New Zealand beat India in the three-match series by 2-0. Debutant Kyle Jamieson won the man of the match.

New Zealand vs India, 2nd ODI: New Zealand seal the series after beating India by 22 runs

<p>After playing a match-winning knock of 120 runs against West Indies in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-windies-second-odi-kohli-iyer-and-bhuvneshwar-star-to-put-india-1-0-ahead-242314">second ODI of the three-match series</a>, Indian skipper Virat Kohli told teammate Yuzvendra Chahal about the toll the innings took on him, saying he felt tired after reaching 65.</p>

<p>In a video posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Kohli is seen having a candid conversation with Chahal.</p>

<p>As a result of this knock of 120 runs, Kohli became the highest run-getter against West Indies in the ODI format. He also became the second-highest run-getter for the Men in Blue in the 50-over format.</p>

<p>"It was important for me to stay at the crease. As a side, we try that one of our top three batsmen goes on to play a big knock. Shikhar and Rohit have done that for us in the past, and today I was able to do it. Honestly, I was tired when I reached the score of 65, but the situation demanded me to work hard for every run," Kohli told Chahal after the second ODI.</p>

<p>When Kohli revealed that he was tired once he reached 65, Chahal remarked "Breaking News: Even our skipper gets tired".</p>

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<p>India defeated West Indies by 59 runs, owing to Duckworth-Lewis in the second ODI.</p>

<p>If his exploits with the bat were not enough, Kohli also took a spectacular catch to dismiss Evin Lewis. The Indian skipper said he always strives to put his best foot forward and looks to give his 100 per cent.</p>

<p>"It was a challenging day. My mindset is to just keep on working hard for the team. If you do not give your 100 per cent to the team, then I do not think you are doing justice to the team," Kohli said.</p>

<p>Kohli was seen in a cheerful mood during the first ODI as he danced with former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate Chris Gayle.</p>

<p>The 30-year-old said that he is in a good headspace so he can enjoy these type of moments in the match.</p>

<p>"I just enjoy myself on the field. I am in a good headspace so whenever I hear music, I feel like dancing," Kohli said.</p>

<p>Bhuvneshwar Kumar starred with the ball as he scalped four wickets to hand India a comfortable 59-run victory.</p>

<p>India next takes on West Indies in the final ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday, August 14 in Trinidad and Tobago.&nbsp;</p>


After playing a match-winning knock of 120 runs against West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series, Indian skipper Virat Kohli told teammate Yuzvendra Chahal about the toll the innings took on him, saying he felt tired after reaching 65.

After playing a match-winning knock of 120 runs against West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series, Indian skipper Virat Kohli told teammate Yuzvendra Chahal about the toll the innings took on him, saying he felt tired after reaching 65. In a video posted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Kohli is seen having a candid conversation with Chahal. As a result of this knock of 120 runs, Kohli became the highest run-getter against West Indies in the ODI format. He also became the second-highest run-getter for the Men in Blue in the 50-over format. "It was important for me to stay at the crease. As a side, we try that one of our top three batsmen goes on to play a big knock. Shikhar and Rohit have done that for us in the past, and today I was able to do it. Honestly, I was tired when I reached the score of 65, but the situation demanded me to work hard for every run," Kohli told Chahal after the second ODI. When Kohli revealed that he was tired once he reached 65, Chahal remarked "Breaking News: Even our skipper gets tired". Watch the video: MUST WATCH: Chahal TV returns with #KingKohli 😄😎 From @imVkohli's record 42 ton to his dance moves 🕺🕺, @yuzi_chahal makes a smashing debut in the Caribbean. By @28anand #TeamIndia #WIvIND Full video here 📽️📽️ https://t.co/Cql7RCoaw1 pic.twitter.com/CCQu6dDRJA — BCCI (@BCCI) August 12, 2019 × India defeated West Indies by 59 runs, owing to Duckworth-Lewis in the second ODI. If his exploits with the bat were not enough, Kohli also took a spectacular catch to dismiss Evin Lewis. The Indian skipper said he always strives to put his best foot forward and looks to give his 100 per cent. "It was a challenging day. My mindset is to just keep on working hard for the team. If you do not give your 100 per cent to the team, then I do not think you are doing justice to the team," Kohli said. Kohli was seen in a cheerful mood during the first ODI as he danced with former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate Chris Gayle. The 30-year-old said that he is in a good headspace so he can enjoy these type of moments in the match. "I just enjoy myself on the field. I am in a good headspace so whenever I hear music, I feel like dancing," Kohli said. Bhuvneshwar Kumar starred with the ball as he scalped four wickets to hand India a comfortable 59-run victory. India next takes on West Indies in the final ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday, August 14 in Trinidad and Tobago.

Was tired when I reached score of 65: Virat Kohli tells Chahal

<p>India's star spinner&nbsp;Yuzvendra Chahal had a slightly off day as his spell against in Sunday's World Cup group match against England at Edgbaston was the most expensive spell by an Indian in World Cups.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chahal conceded 88 runs from his ten overs and as a result, he completed his most expensive bowling spell in ODIs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Javagal Srinath was India's most expensive World Cup bowler when he had conceded 87 runs in the final in Johannesburg against Australia in 2003.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the match, England posted a commanding 337-7 against India when Eoin Morgan opted to bat first after winning the toss.&nbsp;<br />
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Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy survived some torrid moments early in the partnership before tearing into the Indian attack during their 160-run stand.</p>

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<p>India captain Virat Kohli brought on leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal in the sixth over but Bairstow soon hit him down the ground.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Chahal failed to leave any impact and leaked too many runs. &nbsp;</p>


India's star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal had a slightly off day as his spell against in Sunday's World Cup group match against England at Edgbaston was the most expensive spell by an Indian in World Cups.

India's star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal had a slightly off day as his spell against in Sunday's World Cup group match against England at Edgbaston was the most expensive spell by an Indian in World Cups. Chahal conceded 88 runs from his ten overs and as a result, he completed his most expensive bowling spell in ODIs. Earlier, Javagal Srinath was India's most expensive World Cup bowler when he had conceded 87 runs in the final in Johannesburg against Australia in 2003. In the match, England posted a commanding 337-7 against India when Eoin Morgan opted to bat first after winning the toss. Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy survived some torrid moments early in the partnership before tearing into the Indian attack during their 160-run stand. Yuzvendra Chahal finishes with 0/88 - his most expensive ODI figures. A tough day for the leggie.#CWC19 | #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/jJFje2SX3R — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 30, 2019 × India captain Virat Kohli brought on leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal in the sixth over but Bairstow soon hit him down the ground. However, Chahal failed to leave any impact and leaked too many runs.

India vs England: Yuzvendra Chahal ends up as most expensive Indian bowler in World Cups

<p>Harbhajan Singh has hailed wrist spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal for their key role in India's recent one-day successes, saying the pair should be fixtures for the rest of the World Cup.</p>

<p>Wrist spinners generally get more turn than finger spinners, with left-armer <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-getting-babar-azam-out-was-dream-delivery-says-indias-kuldeep-yadav-228191&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiY9Puqz_XiAhULMI8KHc0CCMUQFjAAegQIBBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PQP7UB7uwgxW_ku0mtQk3">Yadav striking twice</a> in India's 89-run hammering of arch-rivals Pakistan in Manchester on Sunday to prove his worth on English pitches that often favour the quicks at this stage of the season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chahal's leg-spinners did the damage in India's first World Cup outing against South Africa, with the bowler returning figures of 4-51.</p>

<p>Calls were made to replace Yadav with paceman Mohammed Shami against Pakistan but former India off-spinner Harbhajan said the team should stick with the spin twins.</p>

<p>"It is a very good combination," Harbhajan told AFP. "The results that India have got in the last two-and-a-half years, a lot of credit should be given to these guys.''</p>

<p>"I would like to see them playing together because none of the other teams have got two spinners and they don't have the habit of playing spin in the middle overs. It has worked for India to play two spinners, even in English conditions, because they are wrist spinners. If India are thinking about their best XI then these two will feature in all the games," Harbhajan said.</p>

<p>The two bowlers have 168 one-day international wickets between them in the three years since <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-yuzvendra-chahal-terms-faf-du-plessis-wicket-as-favourite-224913&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwilo8i7z_XiAhUUk3AKHUKQAR0QFjAAegQIBBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1dLJhTNBJKqIy4l5rQ4opB">Chahal </a>made his international debut in 2016. Yadav played his first ODI the following year.</p>

<p>The 24-year-old Yadav is 10 away from a century of wickets with an impressive economy rate of 4.92 in 47 ODIs.</p>

<p>"He has definitely got the capabilities and the talent to be there for a long period of time," said the 38-year-old Harbhajan, who last played for India in a 2016 Twenty20 match.</p>

<p>"(India coach) Ravi Shastri said he is our number one bowler. So it's good that the team is backing him," said Harbhajan, one of India's finest off-spinners, who took 417 wickets in 103 Tests and 269 wickets in 236 ODIs.</p>

<p>India, second in the ODI rankings, have been hit by injuries to opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan - out of the rest of the World Cup -&nbsp;and paceman Bhuvneshwar Kumar.</p>

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But Harbhajan said Virat Kohli's side have strength in depth with Shami, who is yet to play at the World Cup, likely to replace Kumar in the next match against Afghanistan on Saturday.</p>

<p>"I think Shami is capable enough to win games on his own. He is one of those guys who has been a matchwinner on his own," said Harbhajan.</p>

<p>Harbhajan credited <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-virat-kohli-out-tv-cameras-show-indian-captain-walked-as-pak-captain-sarfaraz-claimed-catch-227693&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiUn9jPz_XiAhXFQo8KHTYHBBgQFjAEegQIABAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2qweWUXFDFgW90TrfWK_kl">Kohli </a>for a fitness revolution that has improved all aspects of India's game, particularly their fielding.</p>

<p>"They are fit, agile, a proper fielding squad. All the credit must be given to Kohli for changing the face of Indian cricket in terms of fitness," said Harbhajan, a member of the 2011 World Cup-winning team.</p>

<p>"So if you have better fitness then your results always follow the way you want them to be," he said.</p>

<p>Harbhajan said England, holders Australia, New Zealand and India -&nbsp;the current top four -&nbsp;would qualify for the semi-finals, &nbsp;with Kohli's side the team to beat in the knockout phase.</p>

<p>"To beat India they (other teams) will have to bring their 'A' game on that day. India will be a very tough side to beat," Harbhajan&nbsp;said with a smile.</p>


Harbhajan Singh has hailed wrist spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal for their key role in India's recent one-day successes, saying the pair should be fixtures for the rest of the World Cup.

Harbhajan Singh has hailed wrist spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal for their key role in India's recent one-day successes, saying the pair should be fixtures for the rest of the World Cup. Wrist spinners generally get more turn than finger spinners, with left-armer Yadav striking twice in India's 89-run hammering of arch-rivals Pakistan in Manchester on Sunday to prove his worth on English pitches that often favour the quicks at this stage of the season. Chahal's leg-spinners did the damage in India's first World Cup outing against South Africa, with the bowler returning figures of 4-51. Calls were made to replace Yadav with paceman Mohammed Shami against Pakistan but former India off-spinner Harbhajan said the team should stick with the spin twins. "It is a very good combination," Harbhajan told AFP. "The results that India have got in the last two-and-a-half years, a lot of credit should be given to these guys.'' "I would like to see them playing together because none of the other teams have got two spinners and they don't have the habit of playing spin in the middle overs. It has worked for India to play two spinners, even in English conditions, because they are wrist spinners. If India are thinking about their best XI then these two will feature in all the games," Harbhajan said. The two bowlers have 168 one-day international wickets between them in the three years since Chahal made his international debut in 2016. Yadav played his first ODI the following year. The 24-year-old Yadav is 10 away from a century of wickets with an impressive economy rate of 4.92 in 47 ODIs. "He has definitely got the capabilities and the talent to be there for a long period of time," said the 38-year-old Harbhajan, who last played for India in a 2016 Twenty20 match. "(India coach) Ravi Shastri said he is our number one bowler. So it's good that the team is backing him," said Harbhajan, one of India's finest off-spinners, who took 417 wickets in 103 Tests and 269 wickets in 236 ODIs. India, second in the ODI rankings, have been hit by injuries to opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan - out of the rest of the World Cup - and paceman Bhuvneshwar Kumar. India's strength But Harbhajan said Virat Kohli's side have strength in depth with Shami, who is yet to play at the World Cup, likely to replace Kumar in the next match against Afghanistan on Saturday. "I think Shami is capable enough to win games on his own. He is one of those guys who has been a matchwinner on his own," said Harbhajan. Harbhajan credited Kohli for a fitness revolution that has improved all aspects of India's game, particularly their fielding. "They are fit, agile, a proper fielding squad. All the credit must be given to Kohli for changing the face of Indian cricket in terms of fitness," said Harbhajan, a member of the 2011 World Cup-winning team. "So if you have better fitness then your results always follow the way you want them to be," he said. Harbhajan said England, holders Australia, New Zealand and India - the current top four - would qualify for the semi-finals, with Kohli's side the team to beat in the knockout phase. "To beat India they (other teams) will have to bring their 'A' game on that day. India will be a very tough side to beat," Harbhajan said with a smile.

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<p>India's gamble in playing two spinners in their opening World Cup match against South Africa proved to be a masterstroke as the bowlers spurred them to victory on Wednesday, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/batsmen-clueless-against-bumrah-never-seen-amla-get-out-like-that-in-odis-kohli-224806">captain Virat Kohli</a> said.</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-beat-south-africa-by-six-wickets-in-cricket-world-cup-224756">Indians</a>, who are chasing their third World Cup title, condemned the South Africans to their third successive loss in the tournament after Yuzvendra Chahal bamboozled the batsmen with his leg-spin as he grabbed four wickets for 51 runs, while fellow spinner Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with a wicket.</p>

<p>India coasted to a solid, if unspectacular, six-wicket victory with 15 balls remaining after opener Rohit Sharma carried his bat to score an unbeaten 122.</p>

<p>"Picking the two spinners were a massive factor for us," <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-quinton-de-kocks-stunning-catch-that-dismissed-indias-virat-kohli-in-world-cup-224765">Kohli </a>told a news conference.</p>

<p>"The last time we played them, they were trying to hit boundaries rather than take singles and as a captain, I will take that any day as there is more of a risk factor in such strokes," Kohli added.</p>

<p>The spin duo picked up the baton after Jasprit Bumrah gave the Indians a great start by dismissing South African openers Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock inside six overs with a devastating spell of swing bowling.</p>

<p>"Obviously, Bumrah is bowling at a different level and Chahal as a youngster never refuses to take the ball in any condition," added Kohli.</p>

<p>With South Africa restricted to 227-9 from their 50 overs on a batting-friendly wicket, India knew they did not have to take many risks to get the win on the board.</p>

<p>Kohli also rated Sharma's century as the best the opener has scored among the 23 tons he has notched up so far in his career.</p>

<p>Sharma, who got off to a nervous start with a couple of half chances, stroked 122 runs off 144 balls, peppered with 13 boundaries and two sixes.</p>

<p>"Some of the balls were bouncing around and there is always the temptation to hit yourself out of trouble but he brilliantly controlled his innings and held up one end and we never thought he was going to throw his wicket away," Kohli said.</p>

<p><strong>Here's a complete fixture of Cricket World Cup 2019:</strong></p>

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<p>India travel to the Oval in London on Sunday to face Australia in their next game.</p>


India's gamble in playing two spinners in their opening World Cup match against South Africa proved to be a masterstroke as the bowlers spurred them to victory on Wednesday, captain Virat Kohli said.

India's gamble in playing two spinners in their opening World Cup match against South Africa proved to be a masterstroke as the bowlers spurred them to victory on Wednesday, captain Virat Kohli said. The Indians, who are chasing their third World Cup title, condemned the South Africans to their third successive loss in the tournament after Yuzvendra Chahal bamboozled the batsmen with his leg-spin as he grabbed four wickets for 51 runs, while fellow spinner Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with a wicket. India coasted to a solid, if unspectacular, six-wicket victory with 15 balls remaining after opener Rohit Sharma carried his bat to score an unbeaten 122. "Picking the two spinners were a massive factor for us," Kohli told a news conference. "The last time we played them, they were trying to hit boundaries rather than take singles and as a captain, I will take that any day as there is more of a risk factor in such strokes," Kohli added. The spin duo picked up the baton after Jasprit Bumrah gave the Indians a great start by dismissing South African openers Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock inside six overs with a devastating spell of swing bowling. "Obviously, Bumrah is bowling at a different level and Chahal as a youngster never refuses to take the ball in any condition," added Kohli. With South Africa restricted to 227-9 from their 50 overs on a batting-friendly wicket, India knew they did not have to take many risks to get the win on the board. Kohli also rated Sharma's century as the best the opener has scored among the 23 tons he has notched up so far in his career. Sharma, who got off to a nervous start with a couple of half chances, stroked 122 runs off 144 balls, peppered with 13 boundaries and two sixes. "Some of the balls were bouncing around and there is always the temptation to hit yourself out of trouble but he brilliantly controlled his innings and held up one end and we never thought he was going to throw his wicket away," Kohli said. Here's a complete fixture of Cricket World Cup 2019: India travel to the Oval in London on Sunday to face Australia in their next game.

World Cup: Kohli says, picking two spinners was masterstroke in win against South Africa

<p>India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who bowled an impeccable spell during India's opening match in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup on Wednesday, revealed that the wicket of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/batsmen-clueless-against-bumrah-never-seen-amla-get-out-like-that-in-odis-kohli-224806">South Africa</a> skipper Faf du Plessis was his favourite.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-kohli-says-picking-two-spinners-was-masterstroke-in-win-against-south-africa-224854">Chahal </a>took four wickets and was having a candid conversation with Kuldeep Yadav post the match where the latter asked him about his favourite wicket.</p>

<p>"Faf's wicket was the best as he was playing with small forward-steps and I was drifting the ball really well. The previous two balls, I had bowled him leg spin. So on that ball, I chose to bowl on an angle so the ball drifts and hit the off stump. He couldn't pick it, he thought it was a leg spin, and that's why the ball hit the inside of his bat and hit the stumps," Chahal said in a video posted by Bcci.tv.</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma also displayed a brilliant performance with the bat as he hammered a century to help his side chase down a modest target of 228.</p>

<p>Sharma played an unbeaten knock of 122 runs off 144 balls and Chahal eulogised Sharma for his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-beat-south-africa-by-six-wickets-in-cricket-world-cup-224756">match-winning</a> knock.</p>

<p>"The way Rohit Sharma played his inning, especially on this wicket; he showed the temperament that how a batsman should bat. In the beginning, it was not easy but he finished the match which is a plus point," he said.</p>

<p><strong>Here's the&nbsp;complete fixture of Cricket World Cup 2019:</strong></p>

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<p>India will now face Australia on June 9.</p>


India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who bowled an impeccable spell during India's opening match in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup on Wednesday, revealed that the wicket of South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis was his favourite.

India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who bowled an impeccable spell during India's opening match in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup on Wednesday, revealed that the wicket of South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis was his favourite. Chahal took four wickets and was having a candid conversation with Kuldeep Yadav post the match where the latter asked him about his favourite wicket. "Faf's wicket was the best as he was playing with small forward-steps and I was drifting the ball really well. The previous two balls, I had bowled him leg spin. So on that ball, I chose to bowl on an angle so the ball drifts and hit the off stump. He couldn't pick it, he thought it was a leg spin, and that's why the ball hit the inside of his bat and hit the stumps," Chahal said in a video posted by Bcci.tv. Rohit Sharma also displayed a brilliant performance with the bat as he hammered a century to help his side chase down a modest target of 228. Sharma played an unbeaten knock of 122 runs off 144 balls and Chahal eulogised Sharma for his match-winning knock. "The way Rohit Sharma played his inning, especially on this wicket; he showed the temperament that how a batsman should bat. In the beginning, it was not easy but he finished the match which is a plus point," he said. Here's the complete fixture of Cricket World Cup 2019: India will now face Australia on June 9.

World Cup: Yuzvendra Chahal terms Faf du Plessis' wicket as 'favourite'

Major takeaways from India's win over South Africa in World Cup 2019

World Cup: Indian team attends practice session ahead of South Africa challenge

<p>India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is "excited" to play in his first <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/photos/throwback-to-icc-cricket-world-cup-2011-india-becomes-first-team-to-win-final-on-home-soil-219190&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjq0eCUs6LiAhUM73MBHYIGDS84FBAWMAB6BAgFEAE&amp;usg=AOvVaw1_ZuRr1JffyOZTGhLpjeEQ">ICC Men's Cricket World Cup</a>, starting May 30 in the England and Wales.</p>

<p>"Really excited, it will be my first World Cup. Everyone wants to be part of the World Cup to play for the country," the 28-year-old told ANI.</p>

<p>On being asked what he thinks about the wicket, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-pacer-jasprit-bumrah-to-spinner-rashid-khan-bowlers-who-can-push-batsmen-on-the-backfoot-in-cricket-world-cup-2019-219355">Chahal</a> said, "Last year when we played in England, the wicket was slow so we have prepared accordingly but can only decide once we reach there.''</p>

<p>The middle-order, expect the presence of MS Dhoni, has worried the nation for quite some time now.</p>

<p>Reflecting on the same, the leg-spinner said, "One should support and back all the 15 players. Consider the team is strong."</p>

<p>India will take on New Zealand and Bangladesh on May 25 and 28 in the warm-up matches before opening its World Cup campaign against South Africa on June 5 at the Hampshire Bowl, Southampton.</p>


India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is "excited" to play in his first ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, starting May 30 in the England and Wales. "Really excited, it will be my first World Cup.

India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is "excited" to play in his first ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, starting May 30 in the England and Wales. "Really excited, it will be my first World Cup. Everyone wants to be part of the World Cup to play for the country," the 28-year-old told ANI. On being asked what he thinks about the wicket, Chahal said, "Last year when we played in England, the wicket was slow so we have prepared accordingly but can only decide once we reach there.'' The middle-order, expect the presence of MS Dhoni, has worried the nation for quite some time now. Reflecting on the same, the leg-spinner said, "One should support and back all the 15 players. Consider the team is strong." India will take on New Zealand and Bangladesh on May 25 and 28 in the warm-up matches before opening its World Cup campaign against South Africa on June 5 at the Hampshire Bowl, Southampton.

Excited for my first World Cup, says Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal

Mumbai vs Bangalore: From Malinga's arrival to Chahal's form, key players to watch out for

Kohli, Bumrah & Dhoni eye new records in 2nd T20 against Australia

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced the 15-member squad for upcoming India vs Australia T20 International series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia will tour India to play two T20Is and five O<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-australia-odi-dinesh-karthik-dropped-kl-rahul-returns-to-squad-197613">ne-Day International series</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Selectors have picked rookie leg-spinner Mayank Markande and rested Kuldeep Yadav and also picked batsman KL Rahul for both, ODI and T20, squads.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 21-year-old Markande was rewarded soon after his five-wicket haul, which powered India A to an innings and 68-run victory over England Lions in the second unofficial Test.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While battling indifferent form in Australia, the opener was called back after the unsavoury comments on women in a TV talk show, following which he was asked to regain his form by concentrating on domestic cricket.</p>

<p>He has also been a part of the IPL franchise Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav and Sidharth Kaul will lead the pace attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rishabh&nbsp;Pant has found a place in both the squads.</p>

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced the 15-member squad for upcoming India vs Australia T20 International series. Australia will tour India to play two T20Is and five One-Day International series.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced the 15-member squad for upcoming India vs Australia T20 International series. Australia will tour India to play two T20Is and five One-Day International series. Selectors have picked rookie leg-spinner Mayank Markande and rested Kuldeep Yadav and also picked batsman KL Rahul for both, ODI and T20, squads. The 21-year-old Markande was rewarded soon after his five-wicket haul, which powered India A to an innings and 68-run victory over England Lions in the second unofficial Test. While battling indifferent form in Australia, the opener was called back after the unsavoury comments on women in a TV talk show, following which he was asked to regain his form by concentrating on domestic cricket. He has also been a part of the IPL franchise Mumbai Indians. Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav and Sidharth Kaul will lead the pace attack. Rishabh Pant has found a place in both the squads. India’s squad for T20I series against Australia: Virat (Capt), Rohit (vc), KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, MS Dhoni (WK), Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Vijay Shankar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav, Sidharth Kaul, Mayank Markande #INDvAUS — BCCI (@BCCI) February 15, 2019 × India's squad for T20I series against Australia: Virat (Capt), Rohit (vc), KL Rahul, Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, MS Dhoni (WK), Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Vijay Shankar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Umesh Yadav, Sidharth Kaul, Mayank Markande

India vs Australia, T20I: Leg-spinner Mayank Markande picked, Kuldeep Yadav rested

<p>India were all out for mere 92 runs by New Zealand bowlers in the fourth ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton on Thursday.</p>

<p>The Lower batting order played a better game than the top players as they saved India's pride by taking them past their lowest ever total of 54 runs at Sharjah in 2000.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yuzvendra Chahal remained unbeaten for 18 and is the highest individual runs scored today followed by Hardik Pandya's 16.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, he was dismissed by Trent Boult. Boult has clinched five wickets in his 10 overs and gave away just 21 runs. He also bowled four maiden overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, New Zealand dismissed India's top six players in quick succession to dominate the fourth ODI.</p>

<p>At a point, with just 12 overs into the game, India has already lost six wickets and have made just 35 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Put into bat, 'Men In Blue' lost opener Shikhar Dhawan for just 13 runs. Minutes later, stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma also lost his wicket for seven runs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both the openers were dismissed by Trent Boult, taking India's score to 23 for the loss of two wickets after eight overs.</p>

<p>But the damage did not stop there as Colin de Grandhomme struck twice to put his side in a commanding position. He first dismissed Rayudu and took Karthik's wickets in two successive deliveries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Boult struck again to dismiss Shubman Gill, then young sensation who proved his cricketing prowess against Australia in Tests. It is his ODI debut game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and invited India to bat first in the fourth ODI on Thursday.</p>

<p>After six overs, India's score stands at 21 for loss of one wicket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma is leading the team in absence of Virat Kohli, who has been rested for the last two ODIs.</p>

<p>Young Shubman Gill will make his debut for India, while left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has replaced Mohammed Shami.&nbsp;</p>

<p>MS Dhoni is still not fit and will miss this ODI also. &nbsp;India are 3-0 up in the five-match series.</p>

<p>Teams:<br />
India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Khaleel Ahmed.</p>

<p>New Zealand: Kane Williamson (capt), Martin Guptill, Henry Nicholls, Ross Taylor, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Colin de Grandhomme, Todd Astle, Matt Henry, Trent Boult.&nbsp;</p>


India were all out for mere 92 runs by New Zealand bowlers in the fourth ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton on Thursday. The Lower batting order played a better game than the top players as they saved India's pride by taking them past their lowest ever total of 54 runs at Sharjah in 2000.

India were all out for mere 92 runs by New Zealand bowlers in the fourth ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton on Thursday. The Lower batting order played a better game than the top players as they saved India's pride by taking them past their lowest ever total of 54 runs at Sharjah in 2000. Yuzvendra Chahal remained unbeaten for 18 and is the highest individual runs scored today followed by Hardik Pandya's 16. However, he was dismissed by Trent Boult. Boult has clinched five wickets in his 10 overs and gave away just 21 runs. He also bowled four maiden overs. Earlier, New Zealand dismissed India's top six players in quick succession to dominate the fourth ODI. At a point, with just 12 overs into the game, India has already lost six wickets and have made just 35 runs. Put into bat, 'Men In Blue' lost opener Shikhar Dhawan for just 13 runs. Minutes later, stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma also lost his wicket for seven runs. Both the openers were dismissed by Trent Boult, taking India's score to 23 for the loss of two wickets after eight overs. But the damage did not stop there as Colin de Grandhomme struck twice to put his side in a commanding position. He first dismissed Rayudu and took Karthik's wickets in two successive deliveries. Boult struck again to dismiss Shubman Gill, then young sensation who proved his cricketing prowess against Australia in Tests. It is his ODI debut game. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and invited India to bat first in the fourth ODI on Thursday. After six overs, India's score stands at 21 for loss of one wicket. Rohit Sharma is leading the team in absence of Virat Kohli, who has been rested for the last two ODIs. Young Shubman Gill will make his debut for India, while left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has replaced Mohammed Shami. MS Dhoni is still not fit and will miss this ODI also. India are 3-0 up in the five-match series. Teams: India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, Ambati Rayudu, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Khaleel Ahmed. New Zealand: Kane Williamson (capt), Martin Guptill, Henry Nicholls, Ross Taylor, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Colin de Grandhomme, Todd Astle, Matt Henry, Trent Boult.

IND vs NZ, 4th ODI: India all-out for 92 runs, Chahal top-scores with 18

<p>India's right-arm leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed Ross Taylor and wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Latham in quick succession to put India in a &nbsp;dominating position in the first ODI at McLean Park, Napier.</p>

<p>Kedar Jadhav too managed to take a wicket, thanks to a brilliant catch by Kuldeep Yadav.&nbsp; After 24 overs, Kiwis score stands at 107 for the loss of five wickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Opting to bat, the host lost Martin Guptill and Colin Munro for five and eight runs respectively. Both the players suffered the same fate and were clean bowled by Shami. Meanwhile,&nbsp;skipper Kane Williamson is going strong but requires a partner at the other end to put up a decent target for India. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking after winning the toss, Williamson said, "Looks a good surface here and we want to put a score on the board. We know India are a good chasing side but we want to put runs on the board and I'm sure the surface will play the same throughout. Just the one spinner - Mitch Santner is back and also Doug Bracewell is in. It's about balancing the side, seam-bowling all-rounder is needed and that's what Bracewell comes in. I think it will be a fair pitch regardless of whether you're bowling seam, spin or batting. We were good in the SL series but want to keep improving. Looking for a good series to be played in the right spirit."</p>

<p>India, on the other hand, recently ended the Australia tour by creating several historic records.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about their strategy for today, skipper Kohli said, "the bowlers have played a major part in us being a top team than the batsmen really. It's a batsmen's game and the crowd come in to see fours and sixes. I feel that our side is very balanced at the moment with good depth in batting and bowling. Pretty relaxed with where we stand as a team."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's going to be a competitive series. New Zealand are a good side and they play with the right spirit. They are a side that everyone must look upto in terms of carrying yourself on the field. Mutual respect is always there between us. Our motivation to win games remain the same irrespective of opposition. We're not going to have any incidents," Kohli concluded.</p>

<p><strong>Teams:<br />
New Zealand (Playing XI): Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham(w), Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Doug Bracewell, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult</strong></p>

<p><strong>India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), MS Dhoni(w), Kedar Jadhav, Ambati Rayudu, Vijay Shankar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami</strong></p>


India's right-arm leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed Ross Taylor and wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Latham in quick succession to put India in a dominating position in the first ODI at McLean Park, Napier.

India's right-arm leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed Ross Taylor and wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Latham in quick succession to put India in a dominating position in the first ODI at McLean Park, Napier. Kedar Jadhav too managed to take a wicket, thanks to a brilliant catch by Kuldeep Yadav. After 24 overs, Kiwis score stands at 107 for the loss of five wickets. Opting to bat, the host lost Martin Guptill and Colin Munro for five and eight runs respectively. Both the players suffered the same fate and were clean bowled by Shami. Meanwhile, skipper Kane Williamson is going strong but requires a partner at the other end to put up a decent target for India. Speaking after winning the toss, Williamson said, "Looks a good surface here and we want to put a score on the board. We know India are a good chasing side but we want to put runs on the board and I'm sure the surface will play the same throughout. Just the one spinner - Mitch Santner is back and also Doug Bracewell is in. It's about balancing the side, seam-bowling all-rounder is needed and that's what Bracewell comes in. I think it will be a fair pitch regardless of whether you're bowling seam, spin or batting. We were good in the SL series but want to keep improving. Looking for a good series to be played in the right spirit." India, on the other hand, recently ended the Australia tour by creating several historic records. Talking about their strategy for today, skipper Kohli said, "the bowlers have played a major part in us being a top team than the batsmen really. It's a batsmen's game and the crowd come in to see fours and sixes. I feel that our side is very balanced at the moment with good depth in batting and bowling. Pretty relaxed with where we stand as a team." "It's going to be a competitive series. New Zealand are a good side and they play with the right spirit. They are a side that everyone must look upto in terms of carrying yourself on the field. Mutual respect is always there between us. Our motivation to win games remain the same irrespective of opposition. We're not going to have any incidents," Kohli concluded. Teams: New Zealand (Playing XI): Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham(w), Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Doug Bracewell, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), MS Dhoni(w), Kedar Jadhav, Ambati Rayudu, Vijay Shankar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami

1st ODI: Chahal removes Taylor, Latham in quick succession; NZ are 107/5 after 24 overs

<p>Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal displayed a fiery spell of bowling to clinch six wickets and restrict Australia for a mere 230 runs in the third and final ODI against India on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The legspinner picked up 6 for 42 and was well supported by Bhuvi and Shami, who picked two each.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Just when the hosts recovered from the early losses, Chahal clinched three wickets in quick intervals - of two set batsmen and another - to make India dominate the game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both Usman Khawaja and Shaun Marsh were dismissed off Chahal while trying to hit a shot. While Marsh was stumped by MS Dhoni, Khawaja caught and bowl by the bowler. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Marcus Stoinis was the third player to be dismissed by the right-arm leg spinner.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
However, it was Peter Handscomb crucial 58 runs that helped Australia revive their inning. He too was dismissed by Chahal at a point when he was all set to take the game away from the Men in Blue. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Handscomb is also the highest scoring player with the bat as the rest nine failed to reach the fifty digit mark. Marsh contributed 39 runs and Khwaja made 34 before giving away their wickets. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar too struck twice after the rain break to dismiss Australian openers Alex Carey and Aaron Finch early. &nbsp;He also took a brilliant catch of Glenn Maxwell to hand Shami his first wicket of the game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from Kumar, Mohammed Shami also clinched two wickets and gave away 47 runs in his 9.4 overs bowled.</p>

<p>Put into bat, &nbsp;Australia's score stood at 27 for the loss of two wickets at a point.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, incessant rain delayed the start of the third and final ODI on Friday after skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bowl.</p>

<p>The three-match series is level at 1-1 after Australia won the first ODI in Sydney by 34 runs and India clinched the second in Adelaide by six wickets.&nbsp;</p>


Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal displayed a fiery spell of bowling to clinch six wickets and restrict Australia for a mere 230 runs in the third and final ODI against India on Friday.

Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal displayed a fiery spell of bowling to clinch six wickets and restrict Australia for a mere 230 runs in the third and final ODI against India on Friday. The legspinner picked up 6 for 42 and was well supported by Bhuvi and Shami, who picked two each. Just when the hosts recovered from the early losses, Chahal clinched three wickets in quick intervals - of two set batsmen and another - to make India dominate the game. Both Usman Khawaja and Shaun Marsh were dismissed off Chahal while trying to hit a shot. While Marsh was stumped by MS Dhoni, Khawaja caught and bowl by the bowler. Marcus Stoinis was the third player to be dismissed by the right-arm leg spinner. However, it was Peter Handscomb crucial 58 runs that helped Australia revive their inning. He too was dismissed by Chahal at a point when he was all set to take the game away from the Men in Blue. Handscomb is also the highest scoring player with the bat as the rest nine failed to reach the fifty digit mark. Marsh contributed 39 runs and Khwaja made 34 before giving away their wickets. Pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar too struck twice after the rain break to dismiss Australian openers Alex Carey and Aaron Finch early. He also took a brilliant catch of Glenn Maxwell to hand Shami his first wicket of the game. Apart from Kumar, Mohammed Shami also clinched two wickets and gave away 47 runs in his 9.4 overs bowled. Put into bat, Australia's score stood at 27 for the loss of two wickets at a point. Earlier, incessant rain delayed the start of the third and final ODI on Friday after skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bowl. The three-match series is level at 1-1 after Australia won the first ODI in Sydney by 34 runs and India clinched the second in Adelaide by six wickets.

IND vs AUS, 3rd ODI: Chahal clinches 6 wickets to restrict Australia to 230

<p>Just when we thought Australia recovered from the early losses, Indian bowler Yuzvendra Chahal displayed a brilliant spell of bowling to send two set batsmen and another back to the pavilion. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Both Usman Khawaja and Shaun Marsh were dismissed off Chahal while trying to hit a shot. While Marsh was stumped by MS Dhoni, Khawaja caught and bowl by the bowler. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck twice after the rain break to dismiss Australian openers Alex Carey and Aaron Finch in the third and final ODI at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, incessant rain delayed the start of the third and final ODI on Friday after skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bowl.</p>

<p>India are eyeing a maiden bilateral ODI series triumph on Australian soil after the path-breaking Test conquest.</p>

<p>The three-match series is level at 1-1 after Australia won the first ODI in Sydney by 34 runs and India clinched the second in Adelaide by six wickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking after the toss, Kohli said, " It's going to be stop-start, with the rain around, and as a batsman we are never in, so that's the idea. Levelling the series was important, now both the teams are set up for the decider. Siraj makes way for Vijay Shankar, Chahal for Kuldeep, Jadhav for Rayudu."</p>

<p>When asked what strategy will Australia adopt for the series decider, skipper Aaron Finch said, "There might be a touch of moisture but it's still a good surface. It might be slow to start with, but it won't change too much during the course of the game. I think It's been an exciting couple of weeks, a great win in Sydney and a really good game in Adelaide. We're ready to go for the series decider. I do hope to just get back to my natural game to be honest. Changes: Stanlake in for Behrendorff and Zampa in for Lyon."</p>

<p>India have never won a bilateral ODI contest on Australian soil, and their only two series' wins in this format have come in 1985 (World Championship of Cricket) and 2008 (CB Series).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Teams:</p>

<p>Australia (Playing XI): Alex Carey(w), Aaron Finch(c), Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Peter Handscomb, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Jhye Richardson, Billy Stanlake, Peter Siddle, Adam Zampa</p>

<p>India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), MS Dhoni(w), Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal</p>


Just when we thought Australia recovered from the early losses, Indian bowler Yuzvendra Chahal displayed a brilliant spell of bowling to send two set batsmen and another back to the pavilion.

Just when we thought Australia recovered from the early losses, Indian bowler Yuzvendra Chahal displayed a brilliant spell of bowling to send two set batsmen and another back to the pavilion. Both Usman Khawaja and Shaun Marsh were dismissed off Chahal while trying to hit a shot. While Marsh was stumped by MS Dhoni, Khawaja caught and bowl by the bowler. Earlier, Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck twice after the rain break to dismiss Australian openers Alex Carey and Aaron Finch in the third and final ODI at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Earlier, incessant rain delayed the start of the third and final ODI on Friday after skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bowl. India are eyeing a maiden bilateral ODI series triumph on Australian soil after the path-breaking Test conquest. The three-match series is level at 1-1 after Australia won the first ODI in Sydney by 34 runs and India clinched the second in Adelaide by six wickets. Speaking after the toss, Kohli said, " It's going to be stop-start, with the rain around, and as a batsman we are never in, so that's the idea. Levelling the series was important, now both the teams are set up for the decider. Siraj makes way for Vijay Shankar, Chahal for Kuldeep, Jadhav for Rayudu." When asked what strategy will Australia adopt for the series decider, skipper Aaron Finch said, "There might be a touch of moisture but it's still a good surface. It might be slow to start with, but it won't change too much during the course of the game. I think It's been an exciting couple of weeks, a great win in Sydney and a really good game in Adelaide. We're ready to go for the series decider. I do hope to just get back to my natural game to be honest. Changes: Stanlake in for Behrendorff and Zampa in for Lyon." India have never won a bilateral ODI contest on Australian soil, and their only two series' wins in this format have come in 1985 (World Championship of Cricket) and 2008 (CB Series). Teams: Australia (Playing XI): Alex Carey(w), Aaron Finch(c), Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh, Peter Handscomb, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Jhye Richardson, Billy Stanlake, Peter Siddle, Adam Zampa India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), MS Dhoni(w), Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal

IND vs AUS, 3rd ODI: Rejuvenated Australia lose three wickets in quick succession

<p>Skipper Virat Kohli was at local boy Mohammed Siraj's house to enjoy some Hyderabad delicious, a day before Bangalore face the Hyderabad in a must-win clash to keep their playoff hopes alive in the 2018 Indian Premier League.&nbsp</p>

<p>Kohli was accompanied with other Bangalore players including Yuzvendra Chahal, Parthiv Patel, Mandeep Singh at Tolichowki to enjoy some appetizing Hyderabadi biryani for dinner.</p>

<p>A video of the players was also shot where they can be seen gorging on Hyderabadi food and enjoying an IPL match on television.&nbsp</p>

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<p>Siraj, who is the son of an autorickshaw driver, used to live in a small, two-room apartment near Khaja Nagar in Banjara Hills before buying a new house in Towli Chowki during 2017.</p>

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<p>Siraj came into the spotlight last year when Hyderabad spent a mind-boggling Rs 2.6 crore after his impressive run in the domestic circuit. He was rewarded with a national team call-up later on.&nbsp</p>

<p>Ahead of the 2018 IPL season, Bangalore roped in the youngster for the same amount.</p>

<p>However, the 24-year-old pacer has had a minimal impact this season, having picked up only four wickets in six matches for his side.</p>


Yuzvendra Chahal, Parthiv Patel, Mandeep Singh were also present.

Skipper Virat Kohli was at local boy Mohammed Siraj's house to enjoy some Hyderabad delicious, a day before Bangalore face the Hyderabad in a must-win clash to keep their playoff hopes alive in the 2018 Indian Premier League. Kohli was accompanied with other Bangalore players including Yuzvendra Chahal, Parthiv Patel, Mandeep Singh at Tolichowki to enjoy some appetizing Hyderabadi biryani for dinner. A video of the players was also shot where they can be seen gorging on Hyderabadi food and enjoying an IPL match on television. @imVkohli & Team #RCB having dinner at M. siraj's house last night ❤?#ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/cIijcpg64b — Virushka Updates (@VirushkaUpdate_) May 7, 2018 × Siraj, who is the son of an autorickshaw driver, used to live in a small, two-room apartment near Khaja Nagar in Banjara Hills before buying a new house in Towli Chowki during 2017. [PIC]: Virat Kohli along with Teammates at Siraj's residence last night! ? Look at that wall frame! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/782ctWjBh9 — Virat Kohli Fan Club (@TeamVirat) May 7, 2018 × Siraj came into the spotlight last year when Hyderabad spent a mind-boggling Rs 2.6 crore after his impressive run in the domestic circuit. He was rewarded with a national team call-up later on. Ahead of the 2018 IPL season, Bangalore roped in the youngster for the same amount. However, the 24-year-old pacer has had a minimal impact this season, having picked up only four wickets in six matches for his side.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Bangalore players attend dinner party at Mohammed Siraj's house

<p>Virat Kohli, who will captain the Royal Challengers Bangalore, for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), displayed his impeccable dancing skills in a video that is doing the rounds on social media.</p>

<p>The 12-second video, which was posted by his teammate Yuzvendra Chahal on Twitter, shows the Indian skipper grooving his body during the shooting of a promotional video.&nbsp</p>

<p>Kohli was accompanied by RCB’s new overseas import Brendon McCullum and leg-spinner Chahal as well.</p>

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<p>Despite being a strong team, RCB have never won an IPL trophy so far.&nbsp</p>

<p>Though, in 2009 RCB played some stupendous cricket and made it the final where they were defeated by Deccan Charges.</p>

<p>This year, though, hopes are high among the RCB fans with the team having a good mix of young and experienced players.&nbsp</p>

<p>The team is also strengthened by the presence of former New Zealand captain McCullum and South Africa wicketkeeper batsmen Quinton de Kock.</p>


The 12-second video was posted by his teammate Yuzvendra Chahal

Virat Kohli, who will captain the Royal Challengers Bangalore, for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), displayed his impeccable dancing skills in a video that is doing the rounds on social media. The 12-second video, which was posted by his teammate Yuzvendra Chahal on Twitter, shows the Indian skipper grooving his body during the shooting of a promotional video. Kohli was accompanied by RCB’s new overseas import Brendon McCullum and leg-spinner Chahal as well. Warming up for the IPL with these legends ?? @imVkohli @Bazmccullum #PlayBold #IAMRCB #newtwist #moreturn E Sala Cup Namde pic.twitter.com/WVjuyBrSTT — Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) April 3, 2018 × Despite being a strong team, RCB have never won an IPL trophy so far. Though, in 2009 RCB played some stupendous cricket and made it the final where they were defeated by Deccan Charges. This year, though, hopes are high among the RCB fans with the team having a good mix of young and experienced players. The team is also strengthened by the presence of former New Zealand captain McCullum and South Africa wicketkeeper batsmen Quinton de Kock.

Watch: Virat Kohli gets into the groove for RCB

<p>The acting president of&nbsp;The Board of Control for Cricket in India C K Khanna hailed the &#39;strength of domestic&nbsp;cricket&#39; for India&#39;s spectacular victory in the finals of Nidahas T20 tri-series against Bangladesh at the R&nbsp;Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.</p>

<p>He said,&nbsp;&quot;What an amazing win. Shows the strength of our good domestic cricket. I congratulate everyone for this victory as it shows the hardwork done by every individual involved in BCCI.&quot;</p>

<p>He appreciated <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/nidahas-final-hero-karthik-has-played-only-19-t20-games-in-11-years-36317">Dinesh Karthik</a> for his efforts in the death overs that helped the team in achieving the set target of 166 runs, he said, &quot;Dinesh Karthik played very well under pressure.&quot;</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-india-bangladesh-nidahas-trophy-tri-series-final-t20-rohit-sharma-shakib-al-hasan-yuzvendra-chahal-shikhar-dhawan-score-updates-36273">Read the match report.</a></strong></p>

<p>After Manish Pandey&#39;s wicket, India needed 34 runs with 2 overs remaining, it was looking next to impossible to win from there but then <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/nidahas-final-hero-karthik-has-played-only-19-t20-games-in-11-years-36317">Dinesh Karthik</a> came in and outplayed Bangladeshi bowlers.</p>

<p>Dinesh Karthik, the hero of Nidahas Trophy finale, has played only <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/nidahas-final-hero-karthik-has-played-only-19-t20-games-in-11-years-36317">19 T20 games in 11 years</a>, blasted 29 runs off just 8 balls. For his splendid innings, he was honoured with the &#39;Man of the Match&#39; award.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What an amazing win. Shows the strength of our good domestic cricket. I congratulate everyone for this victory as it shows the hardwork done by every individual involved in BCCI. Dinesh Karthik played very well under pressure: CK Khanna, BCCI Acting President(File Pic) <a href="https://t.co/McG5iSJCXl">pic.twitter.com/McG5iSJCXl</a></p>
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<p>The regular skipper&nbsp;of India,&nbsp;Virat Kohli, also tweeted to share his regards.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What a game of cricket last night, Complete team performance! Big up boys!!! ????????Well done DK <a href="https://twitter.com/DineshKarthik?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DineshKarthik</a> ????<a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NidahasTrophy2018?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NidahasTrophy2018</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsBAN</a></p>
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<p>Indian cricket coach Ravi Shastri also admired wicket-keeper batsmen <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/nidahas-final-hero-karthik-has-played-only-19-t20-games-in-11-years-36317">Dinesh Karthik</a> for his marvellous&nbsp;knock.</p>

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'What an amazing win. Shows the strength of our good domestic cricket. I congratulate everyone for this victory as it shows the hardwork done by every individual involved in BCCI,' says Khanna

The acting president of The Board of Control for Cricket in India C K Khanna hailed the 'strength of domestic cricket' for India's spectacular victory in the finals of Nidahas T20 tri-series against Bangladesh at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. He said, "What an amazing win. Shows the strength of our good domestic cricket. I congratulate everyone for this victory as it shows the hardwork done by every individual involved in BCCI." He appreciated Dinesh Karthik for his efforts in the death overs that helped the team in achieving the set target of 166 runs, he said, "Dinesh Karthik played very well under pressure." Read the match report. After Manish Pandey's wicket, India needed 34 runs with 2 overs remaining, it was looking next to impossible to win from there but then Dinesh Karthik came in and outplayed Bangladeshi bowlers. Dinesh Karthik, the hero of Nidahas Trophy finale, has played only 19 T20 games in 11 years, blasted 29 runs off just 8 balls. For his splendid innings, he was honoured with the 'Man of the Match' award. What an amazing win. Shows the strength of our good domestic cricket. I congratulate everyone for this victory as it shows the hardwork done by every individual involved in BCCI. Dinesh Karthik played very well under pressure: CK Khanna, BCCI Acting President(File Pic) pic.twitter.com/McG5iSJCXl — ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2018 × The regular skipper of India, Virat Kohli, also tweeted to share his regards. What a game of cricket last night, Complete team performance! Big up boys!!! ????????Well done DK @DineshKarthik ????@BCCI #NidahasTrophy2018 #INDvsBAN — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 19, 2018 × Indian cricket coach Ravi Shastri also admired wicket-keeper batsmen Dinesh Karthik for his marvellous knock. No game is over till the fat lady sings. DK, you beauty! @DineshKarthik #INDvBAN #NidahasTrophy2018 #TeamIndia ???????? ???? pic.twitter.com/yKHMaIfc7p — Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) March 18, 2018 ×

India's victory shows 'strength of domestic cricket': BCCI Acting President

<p>Dinesh Karthik who emerged as a hero and inspired a mesmerising victory in the finals of Nidahas Trophy T20 tri-series was playing the 19th T20 match of his career at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.</p>

<p>He had begun playing for India before MS Dhoni and has worked really hard to mark a comeback in the team.</p>

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<p>32-year-old Karthik is all set to display his captaincy skills in the 11the edition of Indian Premier League as he will lead Kolkata squad.</p>

<p>He was purchased by Kolkata Knight Riders during the auction for an amount of INR 7.4 Cr.</p>

<p>In the final match of T20 tri-series, Dinesh played at a strike rate of 362.50 and scored 29 crucial runs in just 8 balls&nbsp;and finished the nail-biting match by hitting six runs on the last ball.</p>

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<p>At a moment when Manish Pandey lost his wicket and India needed 34 runs with 2 overs remaining, it was looking next to impossible to win from there but Dinesh Karthik came in and outplayed Bangladeshi bowlers.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/funny-twitter-reactions-to-bangladesh-nagin-dance-celebration-36290">See Funny Twitter reactions to Bangladesh &#39;Nagin&#39; dance celebration</a></strong></p>

<p>For this splendid inning, he was honoured with the man of the match award.</p>

<p>With such brilliant performance under pressure, he definitely deserves to be in the playing XI of India team.</p>

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32-year-old Karthik is all set to display his captaincy skills in the 11the edition of Indian Premier League as he will lead the Kolkata squad

Dinesh Karthik who emerged as a hero and inspired a mesmerising victory in the finals of Nidahas Trophy T20 tri-series was playing the 19th T20 match of his career at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. He had begun playing for India before MS Dhoni and has worked really hard to mark a comeback in the team. Dinesh Karthik made his debut before Dhoni. But he is still only 32 and batting better than ever before. Could well be a wonderful second wind for him if he can keep his form from the last 2 years — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 18, 2018 × 32-year-old Karthik is all set to display his captaincy skills in the 11the edition of Indian Premier League as he will lead Kolkata squad. He was purchased by Kolkata Knight Riders during the auction for an amount of INR 7.4 Cr. In the final match of T20 tri-series, Dinesh played at a strike rate of 362.50 and scored 29 crucial runs in just 8 balls and finished the nail-biting match by hitting six runs on the last ball. Watch the last ball six from Dinesh Karthik in HD | https://t.co/Rq3fEZ9hJ0#dineshkarthik #INDvBAN #indiavsbangladesh pic.twitter.com/kVqQiulQKn — twdownload (@twdownload) March 18, 2018 × At a moment when Manish Pandey lost his wicket and India needed 34 runs with 2 overs remaining, it was looking next to impossible to win from there but Dinesh Karthik came in and outplayed Bangladeshi bowlers. See Funny Twitter reactions to Bangladesh 'Nagin' dance celebration For this splendid inning, he was honoured with the man of the match award. With such brilliant performance under pressure, he definitely deserves to be in the playing XI of India team. What a great knock by #DineshKartik ..#TakeaBow ..made #indiavsbangladesh nail biting death over match ..???? pic.twitter.com/FQbsYSDplU — Jaswanth chowdary (@Jaswanth1001) March 19, 2018 ×

Dinesh Karthik, hero of Nidahas Trophy finale, has played only 19 T20 games in 11 years

<p>India defeated Bangladesh in the finals of Nidahas Trophy T20 tri-series at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.</p>

<p>All credit goes to wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Karthik who blasted 29 off just 8 balls and finished the nail-biting match by hitting&nbsp;six runs on the last ball.</p>

<p>In the third match of the tournament, which &#39;the Tigers&#39; won by 5 wickets against Sri Lanka, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/amit-shah-amitabh-bachchan-compliment-dinesh-karthiks-match-winning-knock-36288">Bangladeshi</a> wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim found a new and unusual way of celebration.</p>

<p>He did the famous &#39;Nagin dance&#39; after hitting the winning runs, the dance which went on to become the signature move for Bangladeshi fans and followers.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/amit-shah-amitabh-bachchan-compliment-dinesh-karthiks-match-winning-knock-36288">Also read:&nbsp;Amit Shah, Amitabh Bachchan compliment Dinesh Karthik&#39;s match-winning knock</a></strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">From Getting <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Aadhaar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Aadhaar</a> To Learning The Nagin Dance, Bangladeshis Are Evolving To Be Indians. ????????<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SLvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SLvBAN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BANvsSL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BANvsSL</a> Mushfiqur Rahim <a href="https://t.co/GM3YA5W8sz">pic.twitter.com/GM3YA5W8sz</a></p>
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<p>As Bangladesh failed to strategise the last overs properly and the jinx of not winning T20 match against India continues.</p>

<p>When it comes to India and cricket, Indian fans&nbsp;go extra miles to showcase their love as well as anger but India&#39;s performance in the T20 tri-series was brilliant.</p>

<p>Especially, Dinesh Karthik&#39;s magnificent knock in the final match was a massive reason to celebrate and display love for the team.</p>

<p>See how Indian&nbsp;fans <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/amit-shah-amitabh-bachchan-compliment-dinesh-karthiks-match-winning-knock-36288">reacted</a> to the famous &#39;Nagin dance&#39; of Bangladeshi players when &#39;Men in Blue&#39; clinched the&nbsp;Nidahas Trophy in the last ball&nbsp;thriller.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Today dinesh karthik ???????????????? <a href="https://t.co/7ZR5yWeu83">pic.twitter.com/7ZR5yWeu83</a></p>
&mdash; சுந்தர் ???? (@ramsunder4) <a href="https://twitter.com/ramsunder4/status/975431638946430977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dinesh karthik to whole nation : <a href="https://t.co/zaFVqh9B3r">pic.twitter.com/zaFVqh9B3r</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dinesh Karthik after saving Vijay Shankar&#39;s career. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvBAN</a> <a href="https://t.co/cd5Uj87qjx">pic.twitter.com/cd5Uj87qjx</a></p>
&mdash; SAGAR (@sagarcasm) <a href="https://twitter.com/sagarcasm/status/975440913546686464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Pic 1: What Indians think of Dinesh Karthik.<br />
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Pic 2: What Bangladeshis think of Dinesh Karthik now<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvBAN</a> <a href="https://t.co/5WW7dVIIL7">pic.twitter.com/5WW7dVIIL7</a></p>
&mdash; Mathematician (@rajivv1390) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajivv1390/status/975420211347288064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">How Dinesh Karthik played today...<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvBAN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DineshKarthik?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DineshKarthik</a> <a href="https://t.co/5YuJX77Zjw">pic.twitter.com/5YuJX77Zjw</a></p>
&mdash; IndiaGlitz - Tamil (@igtamil) <a href="https://twitter.com/igtamil/status/975420912961863680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Take a bow, Dinesh Karthik???????????? <a href="https://t.co/O9gy8NTH6P">pic.twitter.com/O9gy8NTH6P</a></p>
&mdash; All India Bakchod (@AllIndiaBakchod) <a href="https://twitter.com/AllIndiaBakchod/status/975422352702894080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sunil Gavaskar Doing Nagin Dance To Troll <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bangladesh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bangladesh</a> Just Won Our Heart. ???????????????????? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DineshKarthik?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DineshKarthik</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvBAN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsBAN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BANvsIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BANvsIND</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NidahasTrophy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NidahasTrophy</a> <a href="https://t.co/lOT0DRvJDc">pic.twitter.com/lOT0DRvJDc</a></p>
&mdash; Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) <a href="https://twitter.com/SirJadeja/status/975473338133897216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dinesh Karthik like a boss ???????????? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvBAN</a> <a href="https://t.co/HMtOE8gWu1">pic.twitter.com/HMtOE8gWu1</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Pic 1: Bangladesh fans before the match<br />
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Pic 2: Bangladesh fans after the match<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvBAN</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dinesh_karthik?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dinesh_karthik</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Karthik?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Karthik</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DineshKarthik?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DineshKarthik</a> <a href="https://t.co/P1xakngkUz">pic.twitter.com/P1xakngkUz</a></p>
&mdash; Mast Malang ^_^ (@sanket_daksha) <a href="https://twitter.com/sanket_daksha/status/975420545578754048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is what Dinesh Karthik has done with Bangladesh<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvBAN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DineshKarthik?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DineshKarthik</a> <a href="https://t.co/hjIB7Whiv4">pic.twitter.com/hjIB7Whiv4</a></p>
&mdash; Sorry (@RitikRai619) <a href="https://twitter.com/RitikRai619/status/975420802362327041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is how Dinesh Kartik came to Batting crease.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvBAN</a> <a href="https://t.co/x2iuwBNnLZ">pic.twitter.com/x2iuwBNnLZ</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvBAN</a> Tiger Or Snake Is Temporary, Losing And Crying Is Permanent. ???????????? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsBAN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NidahasTrophy2018?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NidahasTrophy2018</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NidahasTrophy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NidahasTrophy</a> Nagin Dance<br />
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&mdash; Pranay Prakash (@EncountersSam) <a href="https://twitter.com/EncountersSam/status/975446189163163649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NidahasTrophy2018?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NidahasTrophy2018</a><br />
Dinesh Karthik in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvBAN</a> match be like : <a href="https://t.co/galjyqCepg">pic.twitter.com/galjyqCepg</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Rubel hossain to Dinesh karthik <a href="https://t.co/MgHWJMQSiH">pic.twitter.com/MgHWJMQSiH</a></p>
&mdash; Miheer Parashare (@the_miheer) <a href="https://twitter.com/the_miheer/status/975422326765510657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Indian fans reacted to the famous 'Nagin dance' of Bangladeshi players when 'Men in Blue' clinched the Nidahas Trophy

India defeated Bangladesh in the finals of Nidahas Trophy T20 tri-series at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. All credit goes to wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Karthik who blasted 29 off just 8 balls and finished the nail-biting match by hitting six runs on the last ball. In the third match of the tournament, which 'the Tigers' won by 5 wickets against Sri Lanka, Bangladeshi wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim found a new and unusual way of celebration. He did the famous 'Nagin dance' after hitting the winning runs, the dance which went on to become the signature move for Bangladeshi fans and followers. Also read: Amit Shah, Amitabh Bachchan compliment Dinesh Karthik's match-winning knock From Getting #Aadhaar To Learning The Nagin Dance, Bangladeshis Are Evolving To Be Indians. ????????#SLvBAN #BANvsSL Mushfiqur Rahim pic.twitter.com/GM3YA5W8sz — Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) March 10, 2018 × As Bangladesh failed to strategise the last overs properly and the jinx of not winning T20 match against India continues. When it comes to India and cricket, Indian fans go extra miles to showcase their love as well as anger but India's performance in the T20 tri-series was brilliant. Especially, Dinesh Karthik's magnificent knock in the final match was a massive reason to celebrate and display love for the team. See how Indian fans reacted to the famous 'Nagin dance' of Bangladeshi players when 'Men in Blue' clinched the Nidahas Trophy in the last ball thriller. Today dinesh karthik ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/7ZR5yWeu83 — சுந்தர் ???? (@ramsunder4) March 18, 2018 × Dinesh karthik to whole nation : pic.twitter.com/zaFVqh9B3r — That Sarcastic Singh (@SardarManpreet5) March 18, 2018 × Dinesh Karthik after saving Vijay Shankar's career. #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/cd5Uj87qjx — SAGAR (@sagarcasm) March 18, 2018 × Pic 1: What Indians think of Dinesh Karthik. Pic 2: What Bangladeshis think of Dinesh Karthik now#INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/5WW7dVIIL7 — Mathematician (@rajivv1390) March 18, 2018 × How Dinesh Karthik played today...#INDvBAN #DK #DineshKarthik pic.twitter.com/5YuJX77Zjw — IndiaGlitz - Tamil (@igtamil) March 18, 2018 × Take a bow, Dinesh Karthik???????????? pic.twitter.com/O9gy8NTH6P — All India Bakchod (@AllIndiaBakchod) March 18, 2018 × Sunil Gavaskar Doing Nagin Dance To Troll #Bangladesh Just Won Our Heart. ???????????????????? #DineshKarthik #INDvBAN #INDvsBAN #BANvsIND #NidahasTrophy pic.twitter.com/lOT0DRvJDc — Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) March 18, 2018 × Dinesh Karthik like a boss ???????????? #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/HMtOE8gWu1 — Deepak (@deepuzoomout) March 18, 2018 × Pic 1: Bangladesh fans before the match Pic 2: Bangladesh fans after the match#INDvBAN#Dinesh_karthik#Karthik#DineshKarthik pic.twitter.com/P1xakngkUz — Mast Malang ^_^ (@sanket_daksha) March 18, 2018 × This is what Dinesh Karthik has done with Bangladesh#INDvBAN #DineshKarthik pic.twitter.com/hjIB7Whiv4 — Sorry (@RitikRai619) March 18, 2018 × This is how Dinesh Kartik came to Batting crease.#INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/x2iuwBNnLZ — Dr. Dang (@Trozanmind) March 18, 2018 × #INDvBAN Tiger Or Snake Is Temporary, Losing And Crying Is Permanent. ???????????? #INDvsBAN #NidahasTrophy2018 #NidahasTrophy Nagin Dance Dinesh Karthik Team India pic.twitter.com/Lj93Lq1oqQ — Pranay Prakash (@EncountersSam) March 18, 2018 × #NidahasTrophy2018 Dinesh Karthik in #INDvBAN match be like : pic.twitter.com/galjyqCepg — ⏩????ஜோக்கர்????⏩ (@sabariboss2194) March 18, 2018 × Rubel hossain to Dinesh karthik pic.twitter.com/MgHWJMQSiH — Miheer Parashare (@the_miheer) March 18, 2018 ×

Funny Twitter reactions to Bangladesh 'Nagin' dance celebration

<p>Dinesh Karthik blasted 29 off just 8 balls and inspired team India to win the finals of Nidahas Trophy T20 tri-series at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.</p>

<p>He played at an average of 362.50 and was honoured with the man of the match award.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-india-bangladesh-nidahas-trophy-tri-series-final-t20-rohit-sharma-shakib-al-hasan-yuzvendra-chahal-shikhar-dhawan-score-updates-36273">Also read:&nbsp;India win nail-biting thriller as Dinesh Karthik hits match-winning six</a></strong></p>

<p>At a moment when Manish Pandey lost his wicket and India needed 34 runs with 2 overs remaining, it was looking next to impossible to win from there but Dinesh Karthik emerged as a champion and finished the nail-biting match by hitting a six on the last ball.</p>

<p>Bangladesh failed to strategise the last overs properly as the jinx of not winning T20 match against India continues.</p>

<p>See how Twitterati reacted to Dinesh magnificent innings.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What a thrilling game! Superb finish by Dinesh Kartik led to smashing victory&nbsp;against Bangladesh. Congratulations to the entire team for winning the&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NidahasTrophy2018?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NidahasTrophy2018</a>&nbsp;T20 tri-series final.</p>
&mdash; Amit Shah (@AmitShah) <a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah/status/975431701831630848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">T 2747 - INDIA WINS !! T20 in the TRI championship VS BanglaDesh .. what a thriller .. BD had us on the ropes .. and Dinesh Kartik, you beauty .. a brilliant knock .. 24 needed in last 2 overs .. 5 runs and 1 ball left and he hits a 6 ! INCREDIBLE ! CONGRATULATIONS !! <a href="https://t.co/je0WyaWzpe">pic.twitter.com/je0WyaWzpe</a></p>
&mdash; Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) <a href="https://twitter.com/SrBachchan/status/975433887261184005?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Amazing victory by <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a>. Superb batting by <a href="https://twitter.com/DineshKarthik?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DineshKarthik</a>. A great knock by <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImRo45</a> to set the platform.<br />
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What a finish to a final!!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NidahasTrophy2018?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NidahasTrophy2018</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsBAN</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZYDl6jzVWl">pic.twitter.com/ZYDl6jzVWl</a></p>
&mdash; Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/975422188323930113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p>Cricket analyst Harsha Bhogle said, &quot;This is the best he has been batting in his career.&quot;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dinesh Karthik made his debut before Dhoni. But he is still only 32 and batting better than ever before. Could well be a wonderful second wind for him if he can keep his form from the last 2 years</p>
&mdash; Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhogleharsha/status/975420809551335425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Easily the best hand Dinesh Karthik has played in his career. Been saying it for a while, this is the best he has been batting in his career</p>
&mdash; Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhogleharsha/status/975418995342901250?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Been harping on this for a while -<br />
Dinesh Karthik is a very competent batsman and team man.<br />
No way he shouldn&#39;t be 2nd or minimum 3rd keeper.<br />
Should have played those two tests in South Africa.</p>
&mdash; Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) <a href="https://twitter.com/hankypanty/status/975435920265551872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">DINESH KARTHIK, YOU BEAUTY!????????????????????????????????????????????<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NidahasOnDSport?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NidahasOnDSport</a></p>
&mdash; Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) <a href="https://twitter.com/sanjaymanjrekar/status/975422751136669696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dinesh Karthik has just played the knock of his life. Has had quite a few utility performances in supporting role over the years, but this is one for folklore.. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvBAN</a> .. Cool and calm as you like with 5 needed.. wowzaaa</p>
&mdash; Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) <a href="https://twitter.com/jatinsapru/status/975419258682429440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! DINESH KARTIK OH MY GOD !!!!!!!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvBAN</a> ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????</p>
&mdash; Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/RanveerOfficial/status/975418876837158912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Finishes with a SIX. Dinesh Karthik, you beauty. Brought India back from the dead. One of the key gains from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NidahasTrophy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NidahasTrophy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvBAN</a></p>
&mdash; Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketaakash/status/975419145670950913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What a finish!!! Well played big guy <a href="https://twitter.com/DineshKarthik?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DineshKarthik</a>. Outstanding effort by the team. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvBAN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/topstuff?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#topstuff</a></p>
&mdash; Jasprit bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jaspritbumrah93/status/975424654943899648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Well done Team India <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> . What an amazing win. <a href="https://twitter.com/DineshKarthik?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DineshKarthik</a> what a knock under pressure. This is a bunch of youngsters and they&#39;ve done so well on this tour. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvBAN</a></p>
&mdash; Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamyusufpathan/status/975420417635770368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Top inn <a href="https://twitter.com/DineshKarthik?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DineshKarthik</a> very well done.. special hitting.. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/indvsBang?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#indvsBang</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> captain <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImRo45</a> ????????????</p>
&mdash; Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/975420255530094593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Remarkable win boys <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bcci</a> ???? pretty much typifies the brand of cricket we play ???????? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDVBAN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDVBAN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Champions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Champions</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/supremacy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#supremacy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NidahasTrophy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NidahasTrophy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NidahasTrophyFinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NidahasTrophyFinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/ewUKclUX29">pic.twitter.com/ewUKclUX29</a></p>
&mdash; Murali Vijay (@mvj888) <a href="https://twitter.com/mvj888/status/975418962094600194?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Dinesh Karthik played at a strike rate of 362.50 and was honoured with the man of the match award

Dinesh Karthik blasted 29 off just 8 balls and inspired team India to win the finals of Nidahas Trophy T20 tri-series at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. He played at an average of 362.50 and was honoured with the man of the match award. Also read: India win nail-biting thriller as Dinesh Karthik hits match-winning six At a moment when Manish Pandey lost his wicket and India needed 34 runs with 2 overs remaining, it was looking next to impossible to win from there but Dinesh Karthik emerged as a champion and finished the nail-biting match by hitting a six on the last ball. Bangladesh failed to strategise the last overs properly as the jinx of not winning T20 match against India continues. See how Twitterati reacted to Dinesh magnificent innings. What a thrilling game! Superb finish by Dinesh Kartik led to smashing victory against Bangladesh. Congratulations to the entire team for winning the #NidahasTrophy2018 T20 tri-series final. — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 18, 2018 × T 2747 - INDIA WINS !! T20 in the TRI championship VS BanglaDesh .. what a thriller .. BD had us on the ropes .. and Dinesh Kartik, you beauty .. a brilliant knock .. 24 needed in last 2 overs .. 5 runs and 1 ball left and he hits a 6 ! INCREDIBLE ! CONGRATULATIONS !! pic.twitter.com/je0WyaWzpe — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) March 18, 2018 × Amazing victory by #TeamIndia. Superb batting by @DineshKarthik. A great knock by @ImRo45 to set the platform. What a finish to a final!!#NidahasTrophy2018 #INDvsBAN pic.twitter.com/ZYDl6jzVWl — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 18, 2018 × Cricket analyst Harsha Bhogle said, "This is the best he has been batting in his career." Dinesh Karthik made his debut before Dhoni. But he is still only 32 and batting better than ever before. Could well be a wonderful second wind for him if he can keep his form from the last 2 years — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 18, 2018 × Easily the best hand Dinesh Karthik has played in his career. Been saying it for a while, this is the best he has been batting in his career — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 18, 2018 × Been harping on this for a while - Dinesh Karthik is a very competent batsman and team man. No way he shouldn't be 2nd or minimum 3rd keeper. Should have played those two tests in South Africa. — Sorabh Pant (@hankypanty) March 18, 2018 × DINESH KARTHIK, YOU BEAUTY!????????????????????????????????????????????#NidahasOnDSport — Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) March 18, 2018 × Dinesh Karthik has just played the knock of his life. Has had quite a few utility performances in supporting role over the years, but this is one for folklore.. #INDvBAN .. Cool and calm as you like with 5 needed.. wowzaaa — Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) March 18, 2018 × UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! DINESH KARTIK OH MY GOD !!!!!!!!! #INDvBAN ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? — Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) March 18, 2018 × Finishes with a SIX. Dinesh Karthik, you beauty. Brought India back from the dead. One of the key gains from #NidahasTrophy #INDvBAN — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 18, 2018 × What a finish!!! Well played big guy @DineshKarthik. Outstanding effort by the team. #INDvBAN #topstuff — Jasprit bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) March 18, 2018 × Well done Team India @BCCI . What an amazing win. @DineshKarthik what a knock under pressure. This is a bunch of youngsters and they've done so well on this tour. #INDvBAN — Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) March 18, 2018 × Top inn @DineshKarthik very well done.. special hitting.. #indvsBang @BCCI congratulations #TeamIndia captain @ImRo45 ???????????? — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 18, 2018 × Remarkable win boys @bcci ???? pretty much typifies the brand of cricket we play ???????? #INDVBAN #Champions #TeamIndia #supremacy #NidahasTrophy #NidahasTrophyFinal pic.twitter.com/ewUKclUX29 — Murali Vijay (@mvj888) March 18, 2018 ×

Amit Shah, Amitabh Bachchan compliment Dinesh Karthik's match-winning knock