One of the more compelling showings in the match came from India’s young star Shubman Gill, who had a fine knock of 85 runs from 72 balls. His partnership with Virat Kohli, who made an equally important half-century with 70 runs, steadied India’s batting after early slips. The determined stand against the New Zealand pace attack led by Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson propelled India to a moderately challenging 295/4 in 50 overs. It was where the second uphill battle for New Zealand came into the picture chasing targets set by the Indians. It was at this juncture that the Indian bowlers turned the match. With most fiery spells bowled by Jasprit Bumrah teamed by crafty spinners in Kuldeep Yadav, the Kiwis were decimated in a blizzard of chaos. Three wickets taken by Bumrah and two vital breakthroughs by Kuldeep surefire sent pressure back upon New Zealand. Still, a valiant effort by Glenn Phillips contributed a feisty 62-run knock being made in an effort to stage a comeback that finally took New Zealand only as far as 272/9 when they would create 295 matches and brought India home 23 runs later. Mohammed Siraj’s brilliant bowling in the dying moments sealed the deal.