Despite Michael Bracewell’s stormy century in the first ODI, the New Zealand team had to face defeat. In this way, Team India has gone 1-0 ahead in series 3 ODI. Indeed, in this match, New Zealand had a target of 350 runs to win, but the away side were reduced to just 337 runs in 49.2 overs. Michael Bracewell played stormy innings for New Zealand. Michael Bracewell returned after scoring 140 runs off 78 balls. He hit 12 fours and 10 sixes in his innings. Apart from this, Mitchell Santner played a major innings of 57 runs off 45 balls.
At the same time, after this match, New Zealand captain Tom Latham praised Michael Braceval. He said it was an amazing entry. Our team was struggling to lose 6 wickets for 131 runs but from there we managed to get to 337 runs, it was a great innings. Although, despite this brilliant tackle, we couldn’t win the match, it’s sad, but there’s no doubt that it was a wonderful tackle. Especially, when you’re chasing races in tough conditions. The more praise this entry deserves, the less it is.
The New Zealand captain said our defeat was almost certain, but Michael Bracewell’s tackling had raised hopes of victory. He said it had gotten easier to hit under the lights at night. Praising the Indian bowlers, the New Zealand captain said the India team bowlers made excellent use of the slower ball and cutter. Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner hit brilliantly. It was a great experience watching them both hit. Significantly, in this match, apart from Michael Bracewell’s stormy century, Mitchell Santner played half a century innings.