India beat New Zealand via Super Over in fourth T20 International in Wellington. Chasing 166, New Zealand were coasting at one stage before the hosts committed hara-kiri to be restricted to 165 for 7.
Needing 7 runs of Shardul Thakur’s last over, New Zealand buckled under pressure and lost two wickets as India took the match into the Super Over for the second consecutive game.
In the Super Over, New Zealand made just 13 runs, a target which the Indians overwhelmed with one ball to spare.
India had earlier defeated New Zealand in the Super Over in the third T20 in Hamilton. The visitors now lead the five-match series 4-0.
Another win in the Super Over #TeamIndia go 4-0 up in the series. #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/G6GqM67RIv
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 31, 2020
Following the match result, Twitter was full of hilarious reactions. A user wrote, “This series is written and directed by Abbas-Mustan.”
This series is written and directed by Abbas-Mustan.
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) January 31, 2020
ICC shared a short clip of the commentators reaction on the super-over. “Yep. Like you expected anything else,” ICC tweeted.
Yep. Like you expected anything else pic.twitter.com/WguUXPOuRO
— ICC (@ICC) January 31, 2020
Indian cricket commentator took to Twitter sharing his views on the super-over. “The great art of conceiving a super over. Brought to you by New Zealand,” he wrote.
The great art of conceiving a super over. Brought to you by New Zealand.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 31, 2020
NZ when someone whispers Super Over.#NZvsIND pic.twitter.com/kwM1bvb0hJ
— Mubin (@_Mubean__) January 31, 2020
#NZvsIND #SuperOver
When you’re winning easily but match ends up in another super over
Kane Williamson : pic.twitter.com/70Ye9e7rSr— The Lallantopa (@TheLallantopa) January 31, 2020
New Zealand trying really hard to displace South Africa as official chokers!
— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) January 31, 2020
India can’t lose with ease. #NZvsIND #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/oN5Qhvr8du
— Sir Jadeja Fan (@SirrrJadeja) January 31, 2020
Bringing the game in Super over
Whole world to New Zealand : #NZvsIND pic.twitter.com/sF5wEq0VUj— Anshuman (@Anshuman99m) January 31, 2020
Again super over…Meanwhile New zealand team…#NZvsIND pic.twitter.com/Kxb9PA2ig7
— Saket Saraf (@saraf_iam) January 31, 2020
India has taken an unassailable 4-0 lead in the T20 series against New Zealand. The next match will be played on Sunday, February 2.
After the T20 series, India will take on the Kiwis in a three-match ODI series followed by two test matches.
