Match Overview

The India vs New Zealand cricket rivalry is one of the most thrilling and competitive in the world of cricket. These two cricketing nations have faced off multiple times across different formats each encounter adding a new chapter to their storied rivalry. This particular match took place at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India, famous for its electrifying environment and historical value in cricket.

Ground Details: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Eden Gardens is one of the oldest and most prestigious cricket stadiums in the world. Based in 1864, it has a seating power of about 66,000, making it one of the largest cricket stadiums globally. The pitch at Eden Gardens is known to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Traditionally it aids spin bowlers greatly in the latter part of the match while offering good batting needs at the start.

Match Summary

Date: March 24, 2024
Teams: India vs New Zealand
Format: One Day International (ODI)

Toss and Teams

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first. Both teams fielded strong line-ups, aiming to achieve an important victory in the series.

New Zealand Playing team

1 Martin Guptill
2 Henry Nicholls
3 Kane Williamson (c)
4 Ross Taylor
5 Tom Latham (wk)
6 Jimmy Neesham
7 Mitchell Santner
8 Tim Southee
9 Kyle Jamieson
10 Trent Boult
11 Lockie Ferguson

India Playing XI

1 Rohit Sharma (c)
2 Shikhar Dhawan
3 Virat Kohli
4 Shreyas Iyer
5 Rishabh Pant (wk)
6 Hardik Pandya
7 Ravindra Jadeja
8 Bhuvneshwar Kumar
9 Mohammed Shami
10 Yuzvendra Chahal
11 Jasprit Bumrah

First Innings: New Zealand Batting

New Zealand started cautiously against a hard Indian bowling attack. Martin Guptill and Henry Nicholls opened the innings but both fell early to Jasprit Bumrah’s brains. Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor then steadied the ship, putting together a vital block.

Martin Guptill: 15 runs (23 balls)
Henry Nicholls: 10 runs (18 balls)
Kane Williamson: 85 runs (102 balls)
Ross Taylor: 78 runs (91 balls)
Tom Latham: 34 runs (45 balls)
Jimmy Neesham: 22 runs (27 balls)
Mitchell Santner: 19 runs (22 balls)
Tim Southee: 8 runs (10 balls)
Kyle Jamieson: 12 runs (14 balls)
Trent Boult: 4 runs (7 balls)
Lockie Ferguson: 2 runs (4 balls)

New Zealand posted a competitive total of 289/9 in their 50 overs, with Kane Williamson being the top scorer.

Best Bowlers for India:

Jasprit Bumrah: 3/47
Mohammed Shami: 2/55
Yuzvendra Chahal: 2/60

Second Innings: India Batting

India’s chase began with Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan opening the innings. The duo provided a solid start, putting strain on the New Zealand bowlers.

Rohit Sharma: 56 runs (65 balls)
Shikhar Dhawan: 45 runs (50 balls)
Virat Kohli: 92 runs (105 balls)
Shreyas Iyer: 33 runs (40 balls)
Rishabh Pant: 20 runs (22 balls)
Hardik Pandya: 18 runs (20 balls)
Ravindra Jadeja: 15 runs (19 balls)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 6 runs (12 balls)
Mohammed Shami: 8 runs (10 balls)
Yuzvendra Chahal: 1 run (2 balls)
Jasprit Bumrah: 0 runs (1 ball)

India needed 5 runs off the last over with one wicket in hand. Virat Kohli, who played a captain’s knock, guided India to victory with a boundary off the second last ball, providing India reached 290/9 in 49.5 overs.

Best Bowlers for New Zealand:

Trent Boult: 3/53
Lockie Ferguson: 2/48
Mitchell Santner: 2/45

Key Moments and Highlights

Jasprit Bumrah’s Early Breakthroughs: Bumrah’s initial spell put New Zealand on the back foot early in their innings.
Williamson-Taylor Partnership: Their steady block helped New Zealand recover and post a competitive total.
Virat Kohli’s Masterclass: Kohli’s innings were a mix of attack and calm, steering India through a tricky chase.

Post-Match Presentation

Man of the Match: Virat Kohli for his match-winning innings of 92 runs.
Key Quotes:
Kane Williamson: “We fought hard and put up a good total, but credit to India for their brilliant chase.”
Rohit Sharma: “It was a team effort. Virat’s knock was special, and our bowlers did a great job.”

Conclusion

The India vs New Zealand  live match at Eden Gardens was a rousing contest that showcased the talent and resolve of both teams. India’s narrow victory highlighted the competitive spirit of cricket, leaving fans eagerly expecting their next meeting.