T20 World Cup 2021, Match 28: India vs New Zealand, Stats Review: Ish Sodhi’s record-breaking show extends Blackcaps’ dominance against India

Another day and another humiliating defeat for Team India! This loss has also somewhat ended India’s chances of qualifying for the T20 World Cup 2021 semi-finals. New Zealand put up a clinical show at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and walked away with a comfortable eight-wicket win. While the Kiwi bowlers constantly tormented Indian players, the batters completed the formalities while chasing a paltry 111.

Speaking of how the game panned out, India were again put on to bat first after losing the toss at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Much like the previous game against Pakistan, India suffered yet another batting collapse and never really looked in the hunt. Thanks to some handy contributions for Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja, India somehow posted 110/7 on the board.

However, this target was never going to challenge the Kiwis. Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, and Kane Williamson batted precisely as the Kiwis crossed the line in 14.3 overs, winning the game by eight wickets.

Meanwhile, here are the important stats and numbers from India vs New Zealand clash in T20 World Cup 2021:

3 – India suffered their third successive defeat against New Zealand in T20 World Cups.

110/7 – India recorded their lowest-ever total while batting first in a T20 World Cup match, 110/7.

2 – This is the second occasion of Virat Kohli losing five tosses on a trot in T20I matches. The Indian skipper has truly been short of luck.

4 – Ish Sodhi became the fourth bowler to dismiss both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma under 20 runs in a T20I match. Jason Behrendorff, Junior Dala and Tim Southee are the other three on this list.

3 – Sodhi also became the first bowler to dismiss Virat Kohli thrice in T20 International matches.

9 – New Zealand now have joint-most wins against India in T20Is (9). England and Australia have also defeated India as many times in the shortest international format.

2– This is the first time India lost the first two matches of a T20 World Cup.

83 – Rohit Sharma’s six off Adam Milne was his 83rd six while batting first in T20Is – the most by any player, going past Guptill (82)

49 – Daryl Mitchell recorded his highest score in T20 internationals, 49.

8 – New Zealand recorded their largest victory against India in terms of wickets remaining, 8.

50 – Trent Boult became the fifth New Zealand bowler to take 50 T20I wickets.

500 – Hardik Pandya completed 500 runs in T20Is.