New Zealand (249 & 140/2) defeat India (217 & 170) by 8 wickets to win WTC Final

[Yasir_ch]

So this pant only scores when his catches are dropped

 

[style_guru]

I was watching how Indian Kaptaan was showing aggression towards some Kiwi supporters in the stands, after any Kiwi wicket fell. Wonder why the opposition don't pay him in equal, by giving him a mouthful, everytime he gets out himself. Would be funny to watch if he throws his toys out of the pram when the tables r turned.

 

[Devadwal]

India losing here, still lots of over left and nz will chasing only 100-110 max

 

[silentkiller187]

2 year, how?

WTC cycle is 2 years, India have been number 1 team for how long? They should have expected to be in this final and planned accordingly, however they prioritized IPL.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

So this pant only scores when his catches are dropped

Itna mat jalo bhai.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

WTC cycle is 2 years, India have been number 1 team for how long? They should have expected to be in this final and planned accordingly, however they prioritized IPL.

You are wrong. ICC planned this WTC final in May 2021 when IPL was going on otherwise BCCI would have prioritized WTC and planned a match or two in UK/Ireland.

 

[Zerotohero]

So this pant only scores when his catches are dropped

Not his mistake if NZ dropped him

 

[Devadwal]

Theose 32 runs lead can make big difference here. 64 Runs different in chasing make big impact

 

[volcyz]

Southee will rue the drop catch forever lol


embarrassing

 

[Ab Fan]

Can Pant save us another big test match?

 

[King_Kohli]

List of chokers in this match:-

Kohli
Bumrah
Pujara
Boult
Southee

Let's see who else gets added to the list.

57 runs from Kohli -Not bad
Southee aslo not bad.

Pujara and Boult complete fail.

Bumrah and Pant has to play second innings.

Rest all are average except Jamieson and Shami.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Pant is living dangerously here.

 

[therealAB]

This is so streaky by pant

 

[Ab Fan]

Pant reminds me of Sehwag plus keeping

 

[Varun]

Exciting stuff.

Pant is going to make it or break it.

 

[therealAB]

half the balls over the past over and a bit have been edges/misses

 

[silentkiller187]

gone rahane

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Rahane gone

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

We have so many passengers in this team.

 

[Aman]

That Pant catch was the match IMO.

It's going to be a draw or India stealing it.

 

[Varun]

Our bone-headed batsmen are really trying to lose it aren't they?

People like Rahane and Pujara are such a downgrade over the previous generation, it's a miracle we're #1 with them.

 

[Ab Fan]

The 'over-excited' Rahane throws it again. Gives Boult a wicket in a fashion in which Shardul takes 70% of his wickets.

 

[Aman]

Such a lucky innings by Pant, could have been out 3-4 times on another day.

Luck is on his side and I think he'll save India.

 

[sindhiboy]

Although the wicket ball was just a simple ball down legside , Boult deserved that wicket

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

That Pant catch was the match IMO.

It's going to be a draw or India stealing it.

Aur hinx jaro

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

NZ taking a review

 

[Aman]

Aur hinx jaro

Nah, Pant has a lot of luck.

Feels like he'll save India.

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Rahane finds a way to get out.

 

[silentkiller187]

sliding down legside i think

 

[sindhiboy]

No idea how pant is still at the crease

 

[Aman]

Awful review.

Didn't look close.

 

[Aman]

Really dumb this, taking game out of the game for something that is clearly not out.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

NZ and especially Southee was looking too desperate for this review. May be because he dropped Pant when he was on 5 lol?

 

[Aman]

No idea how pant is still at the crease

Cricket gods like messing with us.

Screwed us in the WC Final and are having fun with us again.

 

[silentkiller187]

surprised jadeja comes out before the ATG ashwin

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I think we are looking for at least 150 here.

 

[Aman]

Pant is playing like a tailender, watch him get 50 to rub it in lol.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Cricket gods like messing with us.

Screwed us in the WC Final and are having fun with us again.

Tim Southee is a cricket god?

 

[Ab Fan]

You need to have a heart as big as Melbourne ground to come down to the pitch after the Rahane wicket.

 

[Aman]

I don't think we'll be able to chase 150-160.

 

[Cyclotron]

Our pathetic batting line up has made a match out of this

 

[Aman]

150-160 it's a draw or Indian win.

Not enough time to chase it.

 

[Mr Crickekter]

After about a minute ball tracking...
....it reminds me of Ajmal vs Tendulkar

 

[King_Kohli]

Pant reminds me of Sehwag plus keeping

How many runs we need to survive here?

Overs Left 77.

 

[Aman]

Every run Pant is scoring is hurting like hell, dropped off an absolute sitter in a damn final where every run is hard to come by.

 

[Varun]

How many runs we need to survive here?

Overs Left 77.

150 lead minimum.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Every run Pant is scoring is hurting like hell, dropped off an absolute sitter in a damn final where every run is hard to come by.

This is not the first time he was dropped though.

 

[Aman]

Both looking to counter, need to take advantage of the chances. No more dropped catches.

 

[silentkiller187]

How many runs we need to survive here?

Overs Left 77.

i think you can disregard the overs, 150 could be enough for india, i think result either way today

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

After Ashwin we have Ishant, Shami and Bumrah as batsman.

 

[Aman]

140 is the most we can chase.

 

[mastimasti]

All we really need is 150ish and NZ will bottle it. I can already see them hacking at loose deliveries. Shami to pick a five for too and Ashwin to get in on the act.

 

[Aman]

Giving freebies...

Looking like a bottle job..

 

[King_Kohli]

150 lead minimum.

i think you can disregard the overs, 150 could be enough for india, i think result either way today

So, we need 70 more.
Easy I guess, Pant will save us .

 

[Aman]

Now Watling is hurt..

 

[Varun]

Now Watling is hurt..

He's retiring after this test, good timing haha!

 

[Devadwal]

After Ashwin we have Ishant, Shami and Bumrah as batsman.

Last 3 don't even survive for a over. This is how pathetic tails we have .

 

[dildilpak]

India have to make atleast 200 to ensure any kind of safety… i think this game is now NZ’s to lose from here.

 

[Aman]

Think he's in.

 

[Devadwal]

Now Watling is hurt..

You guy's are winning its .congratulations after so many ICC tournaments finals your team finally winning .

 

[Aman]

They really need to spread the tickets better for Finals, really one sided with Indians snapping up all the tickets.

No excuses this time around with limited attendance.

 

[Varun]

They really need to spread the tickets better for Finals, really one sided with Indians snapping up all the tickets.

How many New Zealanders even live all the way across the world in England?

Plus you can't regulate ticket sales on the basis of nationality. It's illegal.

 

[Aman]

How many New Zealanders even live all the way across the world in England?

Plus you can't regulate ticket sales on the basis of nationality. It's illegal.

You can regulate based on fans, they do it with CL with a certain number of tickets held for opposition fans.

It would be tough in this instance as it's in a neutral venue and there are more Indians than NZders in England.

 

[Devadwal]

India have to make atleast 200 to ensure any kind of safety… i think this game is now NZ’s to lose from here.

120-130 Cricket is most then can scores .we have one of the wrost tail in World

 

[Ab Fan]

How many runs we need to survive here?

Overs Left 77.

175+ and we should be safe. Need Pant to keep throwing his bat and score 50-60.

 

[Varun]

You can regulate based on fans, they do it with CL with a certain number of tickets held for opposition fans.

The ground will be three quarters empty then. Barely any Kiwis around. All those who wanted to watch got their tickets and are there.

 

[Devadwal]

Nz can chase up to 200 runs here so no chance of draw and lots of over still left

 

[MP2011]

With this 'batting' lineup, we dared to go with 5 batsmen!

Well done Kohli!

 

[MP2011]

Rahane and Pujara are absolutely dispensable. Should immediately start looking for their replacements.

Kohli is skating on thin ice for some time now. He is only making it due to him being captain and his past laurels.

 

[Aman]

The ground will be three quarters empty then. Barely any Kiwis around. All those who wanted to watch got their tickets and are there.

Capacity of 4,000, pretty sure NZ could have gotten 2,000 for a WTC Final.

 

[King_Kohli]

175+ and we should be safe. Need Pant to keep throwing his bat and score 50-60.

Pant haters wont accept this

 

[MP2011]

That's lunch, we are 5/98.

 

[shah_1]

Boult was pretty average against Pakistan, and also in the last test against England. He has been the worst bowler out of all bowlers.

Bowling low 130s

 

[Ab Fan]

That's lunch, we are 5/98.

Southee has saved us. It could have been 6/90 at lunch.

 

[Devadwal]

How many runs we need to survive here?

Overs Left 77.

73 left we need to play 30 more over and score 80-90 runs than we can save this test but that's certainly out of reach

 

[Aman]

Boult was pretty average against Pakistan, and also in the last test against England. He has been the worst bowler out of all bowlers.

Bowling low 130s

Hasn't been bowling well in Tests for a while. Mostly picking off tailenders and lower order batsmen.

 

[Ab Fan]

Will New Zealand go for a win with 175 runs to win and 40 overs left?

 

[MP2011]

Southee has saved us. It could have been 6/90 at lunch.

Yeah, big reprieve for us.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Will New Zealand go for a win with 180 runs to win and 40 overs left?

That means we will make only 82 in next 36 overs? I don't think that's possible, if we play 35 overs we will definitely make 120 or 130.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Washington Sundar should replace Rahane now... We've had enough...