Well..well.. I would consider New Zealand as the real winners of the world cup. England won as a result of the wrong decisions by the umpire (Kumar Dharmasena). So you can't really say that they lost the close match then. But losing a super over, that too after scoring 17 runs is a bit difficult to digest. They were without their best bowlers. But all they had to do was to restrict India to less than 10 runs from 2 balls.
It is unfortunate about the wrong decision but we had seen many bogus decisions in the past that affected the match but in that match everything was scrutinized because it was a costly miss by the umpire even with all the advantage with the current umpires with the help of technology and the captain could have questioned and challenged the decision during the event even though he could have been fined but that did not happen, these are bad timings and they are really unlucky in these close contest and that is the truth. 
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I really wished for NZ to win this match. They had every chance to win this match. Their feilding was excellent, batting was good especially Williamson. They needed only 2 runs from 4 balls. Even posted a good 18 run target in super-over. But all their hopes were shattered by Shami and Rohit 
I feel miserable for them.
The problem of New Zealand to fail close games continues, they left the world cup so close and then other tournaments which they should have won in the past and today's game which i thought New Zealand bowled really well to restrict India but then all the hope ended in the last 4 balls and then the usual disappointing super over as New Zealand always fail to win most of the time I feel miserable for them.. Well..well.. I would consider New Zealand as the real winners of the world cup. England won as a result of the wrong decisions by the umpire (Kumar Dharmasena). So you can't really say that they lost the close match then. But losing a super over, that too after scoring 17 runs is a bit difficult to digest. They were without their best bowlers. But all they had to do was to restrict India to less than 10 runs from 2 balls.
I really wished for NZ to win this match. They had every chance to win this match. Their feilding was excellent, batting was good especially Williamson. They needed only 2 runs from 4 balls. Even posted a good 18 run target in super-over. But all their hopes were shattered by Shami and Rohit I feel miserable for them.
The problem of New Zealand to fail close games continues, they left the world cup so close and then other tournaments which they should have won in the past and today's game which i thought New Zealand bowled really well to restrict India but then all the hope ended in the last 4 balls and then the usual disappointing super over as New Zealand always fail to win most of the time I feel miserable for them.. Southee is their best bowler but still Rohit's sixes were too much to handle.
Southee gave everything but Rohit was too good on those last two balls.Tim Southee should have never bowled those half volleys, because Rohit Sharma never misses such deliveries. This is where I feel that New Zealand is missing their strike bowler (Trent Boult). If Boult was on their side, then they could have easily won this match. Can you imagine a side losing the super over, after scoring a massive 17 runs batting first?
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Southee is their best bowler but still Rohit's sixes were too much to handle.
Southee gave everything but Rohit was too good on those last two balls.I managed to watch the match from the 7th or 8th over of New Zealand's innings. It was in New Zealand's side all the time untill Kane got caught in the 4th last ball of the last over. Still there were three balls to get only 2 runs to win but Shami really bowled some good balls or I would say New Zealand was too unlucky at the last ball?
Taylor had inside edge and ball broke the stump. It could be a ball to the keeper or a hit in the meaty section of the bat or even the ball could go in any direction and no one could stop them to score only one run!
Man! 2 runs from last 4 balls and New Zealand failed !!! Unbelievable.
In the super over the match was under control of kewis but again these last two balls only made the damage. How many more times New Zealand will lose a match in super over?
But it was a match too watch. Congratulations to both teams.
I really wished for NZ to win this match. They had every chance to win this match. Their feilding was excellent, batting was good especially Williamson. They needed only 2 runs from 4 balls. Even posted a good 18 run target in super-over. But all their hopes were shattered by Shami and Rohit I feel miserable for them.
I feel miserable for them.Super overs have never worked for them since last year
Did a mistake by underestimating them because of their first 2 failures but today they proved to be strong due to one man Williamson and they did pose a big target even in the super over. Southee is their best bowler but still Rohit's sixes were too much to handle.
I really wished for NZ to win this match. They had every chance to win this match. Their feilding was excellent, batting was good especially Williamson. They needed only 2 runs from 4 balls. Even posted a good 18 run target in super-over. But all their hopes were shattered by Shami and Rohit I feel miserable for them.
I feel miserable for them.
So proud of Shami. NZ needed 9 and got a six at the start. who would think they would lose the match only needing 2 runs from the last 4 balls. Those 2 wickets just changed a winning match into a tie and then Rohit's 2 sixes off the last 2 balls. It was a miracle win!
Close win by India. Impressive batting by Rohit Sharma hitting 2 boundaries on last 2 balls.
This was a nerve wreching match to watch. Every T20s that goes to superover are super exciting. Fast Pace and Unpredictability is the beauty of T20 and superover just fits in the format.
This was a nerve wreching match to watch. Every T20s that goes to superover are super exciting. Fast Pace and Unpredictability is the beauty of T20 and superover just fits in the format.
Really very close match. Experience always comes handy in such situation. Rohit did a splendid job. Good comeback by Rohit. Well played team India.
Close win by India. Impressive batting by Rohit Sharma hitting 2 boundaries on last 2 balls.
This was a nerve wreching match to watch. Every T20s that goes to superover are super exciting. Fast Pace and Unpredictability is the beauty of T20 and superover just fits in the format.
This was a nerve wreching match to watch. Every T20s that goes to superover are super exciting. Fast Pace and Unpredictability is the beauty of T20 and superover just fits in the format.
Holy Cow...
What a game, and we still don't have winner lol. is there super over or something?
Oh well, yeah we have.. damn that was a close one, full points to Shami
What a game, and we still don't have winner lol. is there super over or something?
Oh well, yeah we have.. damn that was a close one, full points to Shami
Yes,a super over lol
And if the super over is tied, there will be another one
NZ must be terrified from their previous experience already. Never expected a tie but Williamson's wicket proved useful.
India won....Yay
Holy Cow...
What a game, and we still don't have winner lol. is there super over or something?
Oh well, yeah we have.. damn that was a close one, full points to Shami
What a game, and we still don't have winner lol. is there super over or something?
Oh well, yeah we have.. damn that was a close one, full points to Shami
Gone, the match is just over. Only 22 runs left and Williamson is still playing. I must say that he alone managed to get those crucial runs and get the first win for his team. No hope that India will bring back the match.
Dube is bad in bowling too and even Bumrah is going for runs.
Dube is bad in bowling too and even Bumrah is going for runs.
So happy to see Rohit back but Dube again proved to be a disappointment. Being new, he should be more careful and now have no expectations too from him. I feel they were 10-15 runs short as the ground is good for batting.
NZ are already at 88 and if they don't lose more wickets and play well, they can even get the required runs. That dropped catch of Jadeja costed 1 run so far. Williamson is the danger man left now.
NZ are already at 88 and if they don't lose more wickets and play well, they can even get the required runs. That dropped catch of Jadeja costed 1 run so far. Williamson is the danger man left now.
NZ requires another 29 runs in 18 balls. Williamson is batting on 85 runs in 42 balls. If India could take his wicket now then they have got a chance to comeback in the game else NZ will win the match and Williamson will be the man of the match. Also most likely if he stays on the pitch he will also complete his century and make NZ win the match.
I was expecting Grandhomme to start the hitting as he was sent for batting over Taylor but it seems that Williamson has taken the lead with the hitting department. Its time for start worrying and do something about Williamson if they plan to win this match.
So happy to see Rohit back but Dube again proved to be a disappointment. Being new, he should be more careful and now have no expectations too from him. I feel they were 10-15 runs short as the ground is good for batting.
NZ are already at 88 and if they don't lose more wickets and play well, they can even get the required runs. That dropped catch of Jadeja costed 1 run so far. Williamson is the danger man left now.
NZ are already at 88 and if they don't lose more wickets and play well, they can even get the required runs. That dropped catch of Jadeja costed 1 run so far. Williamson is the danger man left now.
^^Beauty of T-20 game. Momentum always change with in few ball, At one time they were going with 10+ runs per over but nothing beats when wickets falls like that. India did good with the last over though, 179 runs looks competitive and now time for Indian bowlers and kiwi batsmen.
Quick wicket but the damage has already been don by the top order. If Virat and Shreyas stays till the end of this innings. I think it will be a one sided match again.
Rohit Sharma is back, good batting with 3 sixes and 6 fours.
With the start India got i expect them to score above 190 runs but New Zealand started picking wickets and they can still reach 180 runs if not it will be an easy chase for New Zealand as they need to win this match to stay alive in the series and hence i am going with New Zealand to win the match.Rohit Sharma is back, good batting with 3 sixes and 6 fours.
India lost their 5th wicket now 180 looks like an impossible total to reach.
May reach around 180 runs. India failed to capitalize on the good start both openers gave. I think if NZ plays a decent batting then they can easily win this match. They shouldn't lose more wickets in the beginning. The two wickets both Rohit and Dube in an over, turned the match towards NZ. After that run rate came down. In the first 10 overs almost scored 90 runs and lost only one wicket so expected 100+ runs in last 10 overs but they managed to score around 90 runs, not that bad. Now, it all depends on how bowlers do bowling.
Quick wicket but the damage has already been don by the top order. If Virat and Shreyas stays till the end of this innings. I think it will be a one sided match again.
Rohit Sharma is back, good batting with 3 sixes and 6 fours.
With the start India got i expect them to score above 190 runs but New Zealand started picking wickets and they can still reach 180 runs if not it will be an easy chase for New Zealand as they need to win this match to stay alive in the series and hence i am going with New Zealand to win the match.Rohit Sharma is back, good batting with 3 sixes and 6 fours.
India lost their 5th wicket now 180 looks like an impossible total to reach.
New Zealand is back in the game after a good start by India by picking 3 quick wickets and if they keep on picking wickets then they can control the pace of the Indian innings and restrict them to around 160 runs and then it will be a good chase for New Zealand, if they allow India to build up a partnership and score above 200 runs then it will be a difficult chase for New Zealand.
Quick wicket but the damage has already been don by the top order. If Virat and Shreyas stays till the end of this innings. I think it will be a one sided match again.
Rohit Sharma is back, good batting with 3 sixes and 6 fours.
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