Following his match-winning double century in the first ODI against New Zealand, rising India batter Shubman Gill said he was not thinking of scoring a double century initially but the sixes he hit in the 47th over made him feel that he could score one.
India was dominating the match and had Kiwis struggling at 131/6 in their pursuit of 350 runs, but a 162-run stand for seventh stand between Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner almost snatched the match from India
In the match, Gill scored 208 in just 149 balls. His knock was decorated with 19 fours and nine sixes. His strike rate during the inning was 139.60. Gill, at the age of 23 years and 132 days old, is the youngest double centurion in the history of ODI cricket. He has overtaken compatriot I
India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand in the first ODI in the three-match series here at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
After the success of 'RRR' at Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards, actor Jr NTR met Indian cricketers in Hyderabad before their first ODI against New Zealand.
"He will be heading to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for further assessment and management. The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Rajat Patidar as a replacement for Shreyas Iyer," BCCI said in an official statement.
With this victory, the Netherlands are at the top of their pool with six points with two wins in two games and look set for a direct quarterfinal qualification.
Morkel, who was part of the Namibia coaching staff for the recent men's T20 World Cup in Australia, will join the White Ferns as Tour Coach where he will provide fast bowling and general coaching support during the tournament.