Team India chase away nemesis New Zealand

Updated On: 23 October, 2023 07:55 AM IST | Dharamsala | Ashwin Ferro

Virat Kohli scores fighting 95 after pacer Mohd Shami claims 5-54 as Rohit Sharma & Co beat spirited New Zealand for the first time in an ICC event since 2003; Daryl Mitchell shines for Kiwis with 130

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Virat Kohli during his 95 yesterday. Pic/AFP

Chasemaster Virat Kohli (95 off 104 balls, 8x4, 2x6) ensured India set the record straight against New Zealand, who they had struggled to beat at an ICC event since 2003, with a gritty four-wicket victory with 12 balls to spare at a cloud-covered HPCA Stadium on Sunday. Interestingly, Team India also rubbished the theory that catches win matches after Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah dropped a catch each to help the Kiwis register their highest total against India in World Cups—273 all out.

New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell celebrates his century against India yesterday. Pic/PTI