Ajaz Patel gets some stick
November 25, 2021 11:01
Ind 63-1 (20 ovs) vs NZ | Scorecard
Spin from both ends now as Patel back in the attack and Gill starts with two blocks.
Straighter ball next and Gill goes on the backfoot and just punches it through mid-wicket for a four.
Gill then comes down the track and plays the ball on the on side for a single.
Two dots to end the over as 5 come off it.
Offie Somerville into the attack now and Pujara comes down the track and plays the ball down to fine leg for a couple.
Two dots later, Pujara again comes down and plays the ball to the leg side but cannot get a run.
Pujara sees off the over safely as just a couple come off it.
Southee continues and he starts with an inswinger that Pujara plays out a dot.
Straighter ball next and Pujara plays it down to long leg and he takes a quick single.
Gill then cuts the ball to cover point for a couple.
After a dot, Gill plays the ball down to short mid-wicket where the fielder puts in the dive to make a good save.
Dot to end the over as 3 come off it.
Patel continues and after a dot, he gives the ball some air and Gill walks down the pitch and smashes it over the bowler for a six!
After two dots, Gill cuts the ball late past backward point for a four. That brings up India's 50.
A dot to end the over as 10 come off the over.
Southee continues and starts with a straighter ball that Gill plays down to mid wicket for a dot.
Southee then bowls full and strays, Gill connects and flicks the ball to deep square leg for a four.
Gill then plays the ball to cover point for a couple.
Two dots later, Gill plays the ball down to the leg side for a single as 7 come off it.
Patel continues, he keeps it low and tight as he bowls flatter, not allowing Pujara any room to play shots for runs. Maiden over that.
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