Watch: Fans come together to sing Vande Mataram as Raipur stadium conducts laser show after 2nd ODI

IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI, 2023: Watch: Fans come together to sing Vande Mataram as Raipur stadium conducts laser show (Image Source: Twitter)

Raipur became the 50th international venue in India to host an ODI match as it hosted the match between the Rohit Sharma-led side and New Zealand in the second ODI of the three-match series on January 21, Saturday. Much to the solace of the Indian fans, it was the Men in Blue who won the game, chasing down the target of 109 with 8 wickets to spare.

It was the Indian skipper Rohit who stood up for the team with his well-made 50, while Mohammed Shami outclassed with the ball with his match-winning three-for. Tom Latham and his men were left clueless as the Black Caps were restricted to 15/5 in no time, only to be bowled out within the 110-run mark.

Post the conclusion of the game, the spectators gathered in the stadium and came together to sing Vande Mataram as a laser show was conducted to cherish the hosting. Many of the fans witnessed the spectacle unfold, and shared the clipping on the internet, making it go viral on the internet.

Watch fans singing Vande Mataram at Raipur stadium here: 

Laser show and Vande Mataram at the Raipur Stadium.

What a beautiful moment! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/f3LAhCm10K

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 21, 2023

I just focus on maintaining the right lines: Mohammed Shami

Post the conclusion of the game, the Player of the Match and team India pacer Shami, said that he tries to get his line and length right early on in the innings, given that he bowls with a new ball. Further, Shami said that there might be days for him when he might get wickets even when he is not at the best of his rhythm.

“Whenever I start, I just focus on maintaining the right lines and lengths. But it does happen sometimes that you bowl well and yet don't get wickets. On other days you may not be in rhythm, and will still get wickets. That happens,” Shami was quoted as saying in the post-match presentation.

“I feel that the more you work with the ball in practice, the more success will come. I never thought I'd get to have a proper seam position and it gives me joy to see the seam upright as it goes in the air. As a new-ball bowler, it's important to assess the conditions and pass the message quickly to the other bowlers as well,” he added.