We executed our plans in second match and got reward: Rohit Sharma
Auckland, Feb 8 (IBNS): Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Friday said his team executed plans properly that helped his side clinch victory in the second T20 International match of the series here on Friday.
Sharma led his side from the front and helped India register a massive seven wickets victory against New Zealand to bounce back in the series after defeat in the first encounter.
"Very pleased to see how we bowled and then we were clinical with the bat as well," Sharma said after the match.
"We didn't execute the plans in the first game, we executed them here and got the reward for it. It's important to understand the mistakes we made. We wanted the guys to go out there with a clear mind. We have got quality in our side and we are looking forward to the next game. Hopefully, we can do what we did today," he said.
India outplayed New Zealand by seven wickets in the second T20I match at Eden Park here on Friday.
India leveled the three-match T20I series 1-1.
Chasing a target of 159, India scored the required runs with seven balls to spare.
Skipper Rohit Sharma scored 50 while young Rishabh Pant remained not out at 42.
In 18.5 overs, India scored 162/3.
Winning the toss and batting first, New Zealand scored 158/8 in 20 overs.
Two middle-order batsmen, Colin de Grandhomme and Ross Taylor, scored 50 and 42 respectively.
Krunal Pandya was the best bowler for India as he picked three wickets for 28 in four overs.
Khaleel Ahmed clinched two wickets for 27 bowling his full quota.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hardik Pandya shared one wicket each.
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