IND vs NZ 2nd T20I: Could not have asked for a better debut Harshal Patel
Highlight
- Harshal Patel was adjudged the player of the match.
- Patel took two crucial wickets of Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips.
- The right-arm pacer made a comeback with an economy of 6.20.
India pacer Harshal Patel on Friday expressed happiness after helping New Zealand beat New Zealand by seven wickets and claim the three-match series.
The debutant took two wickets to help restrict New Zealand to 153/6. KL Rahul (65) and Rohit Sharma (55) acted with the bat as India chased down a target of 154 to beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the second T20I of the three-match series at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi on Friday.
“The match went on. You just get engrossed when you’re in the process. It’s going to sink in and it’s been a great game. I couldn’t have asked for a better start. Progress is gradual and slow. Somehow. For someone like me who isn’t exceptionally talented, I had to raise my game from the ground up. I made mistakes and then found things I can and can’t do well. It’s been a great journey and it’s been a great journey. Has taught me many lessons that will keep me in good shape even after cricket,” Harshal Patel said in the post-match presentation.
“I think you don’t need too many variations. You just need to know what works for you and package it well. I tend to bowl those yorkers and slow pace in these conditions. Couldn’t do it. Yorker is a delivery which I would love to use and get better. I have seen myself falling into shiny things many times. It is another platform for me to come, perform and show my skills. That’s it. I want to do it and enjoy whatever comes.” ,
Chasing 154, India got off to a great start as openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul added 50 runs in just 6.4 overs. While Rahul completed his fourth half-century during the game, both the batsmen overtook the Kiwi bowlers from all sides.
However, New Zealand bowlers heaved a sigh of relief when Rahul was sent back by the captain. Tim Southee In the 14th over. Rohit continued the carnage and also completed his half-century.
But, Saudi retaliated again and dismissed Rohit and Surya Kumar Yadav in the 16th over.
The Kiwi skipper’s brilliant spell came a bit late, as Rishabh Pant hit two sixes in two balls to bring India home in 16 balls. The Men in Blue now lead 2-0 to claim the three-match series.
(with inputs from ANI)
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