Twitter Reactions: Martin Guptill unleashes class to strengthen New Zealand's case for semi-final
New Zealand bowlers also were on point with their actions today.
Match no. 32 of the T20 World Cup 2021 saw New Zealand and Scotland rubbing shoulders with each other at Dubai International Stadium. Scotland were already out of the race for the semi-final, Kiwis tried their best to strengthen their chance of making it to the next round and did so rightfully by winning the clash by 16 runs. Winning the toss, Kyle Coetzer decided to move up for bowling first.
As soon as Kane Williamson’s army started batting, things looked a little dim for them when their two men got down on 35 runs. Scotland remained quite successful in getting early breakthroughs. While Daryl Mitchell turned his back after collecting 13 runs, Williamson had to go back without opening his bat owing to the heroics by Safyaan Sharif. He brought two early breakthroughs for his team and conceded at an impressive 7.0.
However, after losing their third wicket, New Zealand batters accelerated their innings in full form and posted a fine target of 172 runs on the board. Veteran Martin Guptill unleashed his sheer class and remained on the crease till the very end. His classy knock of 93 off 56 became instrumental in NZ clicking 170s.
Here is how Twitter reacted to New Zealand’s victory against Scotland
Good for India – the margin of win for New Zealand is reducing.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 3, 2021
Mark Watt has bowled very well in this World Cup.
Overs : 24
Wickets : 6
Eco. : 5.12He has not conceded more than 23 runs in a 4-over spell this World Cup. (6 times)#NZvsSCO
— Umang Pabari (@UPStatsman) November 3, 2021
Had Michael Leask batted up the order, Scotland seriously could've turned the results. What a superb knock.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 3, 2021
New Zeland failed to improve their run rate again #scotland. If #Afghanistan defeats them they will have higher chance #NZvSCO
— Sajjad Ahmed (@ImRealSajjad) November 3, 2021
Well played Scotland. Fought till the very end. 👏🏻#T20WorldCup #NZvSCO
— Moon child 🌙 (@notsodumb_) November 3, 2021
Scotland wicketkeeper Matt Cross: "Come on Greavo, whole of India is behind you here." 😂🤣👌#NZvSCO #T20WorldCup
— Abu Bakker Sikder (@sikder__7) November 3, 2021
Okay soo New Zealand won 🙌❤️
But I have to appriciate the Scotland team
They played exceptionally well
They fought against them very well
Great work #NZvSCO— Syeda Fatima Naqvi✨💫 (@Junoesque1472) November 3, 2021
New Zealand won the match,
Scotland won the ‘hearts’.— Akash Jain (@akash207) November 3, 2021
Well played Scotland, showing the Indian cricket team how T20i games should be played. Looking forward to seeing Afghanistan knock Ind out of the tournament now. #NZvSCO
— Davo (@davokiwi) November 3, 2021
Me as an Indian feeling so so proud of #Scotland the way they played today👏👏❤️❤️
Imagine how proud their own people must be feeling right now👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
It was so close 💔
Way to goooo👏✨🙏
Well played seriously WELL PLAYEDDD @CricketScotland 👏👏#NZvSCO— Twiii (@Twinkyysunshine) November 3, 2021
NZ didn’t eventually Lea(s)k enough runs in the last 2 overs. #T20WorldCup #NZvSCO https://t.co/x7sEWBHTav
— Amit Raj (@oyeBob) November 3, 2021
Glenn Phillips scored 33 runs towards the end and helped Guptill’s cause of taking NZ’s score to a fine mark. Mark Watt picked one wicket for Scotland and remained in the limelight while conceding at an impressive 3.20.
New Zealand bowlers shine on the day
Talking of the chase, Scotland knew the target was huge and a big inning from one of their batters was needed but that didn’t come up and that started to add on the pressure. 20 odd runs of Munsey, Matthew Cross, and Richie Berrington were of no use but Michael Leask’s 40 off 22 did give some hope to Scotland but he found no support from the other end.
New Zealand’s unit of star bowlers again appeared perfect in their action where Trent Boult and Ish Sodhi picked two wickets each for New Zealand while Santner also bowled well.
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