In the first ODI of the three-match series between India and New Zealand, the Men in Blue managed to pip the Kiwis by 12 runs in Hyderabad and took a lead of 1-0. The two sides will now face each other in the second ODI on Saturday in Raipur, a venue which will be hosting its first-ever ODI match.
Before the second match, India's star leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal gave a short tour of the Indian dressing room in Raipur, but it was the Indian skipper who stole the show with his unexpected appearance.
In the video posted by Indian Cricket Board's Twitter handle, the Indian leggie was seen talking about the massage table in the dressing room. "Yeh humara massage table hai. Jab bhi kisi ko back relief ya koi treatment chahiye hota hai, toh vo iss table pe hota hai. (This is our massage table. Whenever someone needs back relief or any kind of treatment, then it is given on this table)," he said.
Rohit made a surprise appearance from behind, interrupted Chahal and said, "Acha future hai tera (Your future is bright)." Chahal was first left surprised as he shook hands with the Indian captain and burst into laughter.
Watch the video here:
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Shubman Gill lit up the first ODI with his double hundred
Coming back to the first ODI, after opting to bat first, India posted a massive 349/8 in their allotted 50 overs. Shubman Gill scored a scintillating 208 off 149 balls and became the fifth Indian and eighth overall batter to score a double hundred in ODIs. The 23-year-old became the youngest batter to achieve the milestone.
New Zealand gave India a mighty scare as Michael Bracewell played an innings for the ages to take his side from 131/6 to 337, just 12 runs short of Indiaβs total. Bracewell played a breathtaking knock of 140 off 78 balls as he ripped apart Indian bowling by clobbering 12 fours and 10 sixes in his innings.
Mohammed Siraj was the pick of the bowlers for India who picked up 4/46 in 10 overs.Β Gill was awarded βPlayer of the Matchβ for his outstanding knock.