IND Vs NZ 2nd ODI : Rohit Sharma gets to 48 ODI half-centuries

India named the 3-match ODI series against New Zealand earlier today by 9 wickets. It was a great performance by the Blues as they defeat the Blackcaps in a comprehensive manner. The Kiwi batting line-up collapsed in front of India’s bowling as every bowler picked at least one wicket.

A walk in the park. #TeamIndia win the match & series without breaking a sweat. 👏👏

Absolute domination from the #MenInBlue, winning by 8 wickets 💯

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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 21, 2023

The bowlers took advantage of the conditions and used the bounce as their weapon. While chasing, India reached the target in 20 overs and it was mainly headed by Rohit Sharma and Shubhman Gill. Virat Kohli also came onto bat after Sharma’s dismissal and Gill scored the winning runs.

Expect fireworks 💥 out in the middle, for the modern-day 🐐 @imVkohli comes in to wield his willow.

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Meanwhile, Skipper Rohit Sharma reached closer to a personal milestone after smacking 51 off 50 deliveries. His half-century in this low scoring match was his 48th in One Day cricket. It was his second half-century of 2023 and first in this series.

.@ImRo45 goes big! 48th ODI 5⃣0⃣* 🙌🙌

No sight more elegant than when The Hitman is in complete rhythm 😍

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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 21, 2023

There weren’t many runs to chase so chances of scoring a Hundred were shrugged off but he does have momentum on his side which he can use in the next ODI on 24 January at Holkar.