IND vs NZ 1st ODI: Indian fans are appreciating this Kiwi batsman more than Shubham Gill

IND vs NZ 1st ODI: In the opening game of the three-match ODI series, India defeated New Zealand with a dramatic victory. He took a 1-0 series lead by winning the game by a margin of 12 runs. Team India achieved 349 runs for eight wickets in 50 overs while batting first. The New Zealand squad responded by being dismissed for 337 runs in 49.2 overs.

Shubham Gill: In the opening game of the ODI series between India and New Zealand, Gill made history. He played a 208-run, 149-ball inning. Nine sixes and 19 fours were part of his inning. Gill won this match by combining multiple records. Gill is now the ODI batsman with the youngest double-century total. At the age of 23, he accomplished this achievement. Ishan Kishan, who made a double century against Bangladesh at the age of 24, formerly held the record for this feat.

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Michael Bracewell: Despite Michael Bracewell's outstanding performance for New Zealand, India defeated them by 12 runs in the one-day international in Hyderabad. 140 runs were scored off 78 balls in a furious inning played by Michael Bracewell. In his innings, this Kiwi batter hammered 12 fours and 10 sixes. In addition to this, Mitchell Santner contributed significantly with 57 runs in 45 balls. Nevertheless, the New Zealand team was still 12 runs off the mark. Michael Bracewell, though, is frequently in the news on social media for his outstanding innings. Veterans, in addition to cricket fans, frequently comment on Michael Bracewell's performance.

Michael Bracewell and Santner played brilliant innings

After losing six wickets for 131 runs, the New Zealand squad was in trouble. The Kiwi squad appeared to be losing the game handily at that point, but Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner played outstandingly. Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell made a rapid 163-run partnership. The match's outcome was altered by the players' alliance. In the final over, though, Indian bowlers made a comeback. Mohammad Siraj was the most successful bowler among Indian bowlers. In 10 overs, Mohammad Siraj bowled four batsmen for a total of 55 runs. Kuldeep Yadav and Shardul Thakur also achieved 2-2 wickets.

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