Mohammed Shami shone in his first appearance in this year’s World Cup with a haul of 5/54 against New Zealand. APIndia won the toss and skipper Rohit Sharma invited New Zealand to bat. APMohammed Siraj drew first blood for India by removing Devon Conway for a nine-ball duck. APRachin Ravindra however, capitalised on an early reprieve to stitch a massive 159-run third-wicket stand with Daryl Mitchell, bringing New Zealand back on their feet. APDaryl Mitchell would go on to bring up his fifth ODI hundred, top-scoring for the Black Caps with a knock of 130 that came at more than run-a-ball. APMohammed Shami played a big role in New Zealand’s collapse in their last six overs, grabbing three wickets including that of Daryl Mitchell. APRohit Sharma got India off to another flying start by adding 71 for the first wicket with Shubman Gill. APShubman Gill scored 26 off 31 deliveries, during which he would become the fastest batter to 2000 ODI runs. APIndia were in a spot of both after Suryakumar Yadav, also making his first appearance in this World Cup, was run out for 2 with the Men in Blue losing half their side. APVirat Kohli starred in another chase for India, this time scoring 95 off 114 against New Zealand, getting dismissed with the Men in Blue on the verge of victory. APRavindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 39, hitting the winning boundary as India defeated New Zealand by four wickets with two overs to spare. AP
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