IND vs NZ 2nd ODI live: Fan’s light up Raipur for second game by giving special tribute to Virat Kohli

In the first ODI of the three-match series, which was played in Hyderabad, India managed to hold off the Kiwis by a narrow margin of 12 runs to defend a total of 349 runs.

Shubhman Gill, who struck a game-high 208 runs, and Michael Bracewell, who added 140 runs, have been the two standout performers of the match.

The second ODI is under underway in Raipur, where fans are making sure to illuminate the stands in celebration of legendary batter Virat Kohli.

Posters of Kohli with the Indian tricolour in the background have been lit up on the streets of Raipur.

Let me share some of the Tweets in the below format:

Kohli has the streets, King of world cricket. pic.twitter.com/WbcH2UG46i

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 19, 2023

I still can't believe India won against Pakistan from this situation! Only Virat Kohli could have chased that 🐐 pic.twitter.com/QnyPL5b47T

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 20, 2023

IAS Awanish Sharan welcomes King Kohli in Raipur. pic.twitter.com/RhvS5Dw6va

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 20, 2023

 

Despite scoring 119 runs in the ODI series against Australia, India’s captain Rohit Sharma still needs to light up the scoreboard with his bat.

India’s bowling has caused a lot of concern, especially in light of the recent encounter in which New Zealand nearly completed the 350-run mark from a position of 134 for 6.

Indian bowlers will need to create an effective line and length in this upcoming game, and Mohammad Shami will be held to a high standard due to his declining performance as a blazing fast.

Shubhman Gill is in the best shape of his life, and the next game will depend on him maintaining that level of consistency.

Kuldeep Yadav’s inclusion in the squad has been successful because once Jadeja and Axar are back in the playing X1, the Chinese spinner will regain his rhythm again, which will be exciting for Indian cricket fans to see as India hosts the world cup.