India clinched the ODI series on the eve of Diwali as New Zealand collapsed like a pack of cards – from being in a comfortable position at 63/2, to getting all out for 79.
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The win was India’s fourth largest in ODIs in terms of runs, as they beat the visitors by a humongous margin of 190-runs. Amit Mishra (5-18) wrapped up the New Zealand innings as he claimed a five-wicket-haul that earned him the Man-of-the-Match award. He was also named Man of the Series for picking up 15 wickets.
It was an emotional win as well, with the Indian team offering its Diwali wishes in the form of a win to the Indian Army soldiers, after the #Sandesh2Soldiers campaign was launched by Prime Minister Modi. It was also remarkable as it was one of those rare times when players display names of their mothers on their jerseys instead of their usual names. It was an initiative to offer respect to mothers all over the world under the campaign #NayiSoch.
As India won its major bilateral series in a time span of 2 years, we take a look at the top tweets from the match:
Special win on a special day with blessings from a special person in your life #BackOfTheJersey #Mom @BCCI
India emphatically win the final ODI by 190 runs to take the series 3-2, Amit MIshra picking up a 3rd ODI 5 wicket haul #IndvNZ
Great Series Win. The energy at the stadium today was amazing. Thanks for the support people! 🇮🇳🇮🇳 #IndVNZ
Skills has become the casualty as power & athleticism has advanced in cricket. Can't counter spin with power & fitness, you need skills.
Amit Mishra - The rise of the urban poor #IndvsNZ
23.1 overs - is the lowest New Zealand have batted while losing all ten wickets in an ODI #IndvNZ
Congratulations @MishiAmit on the mom and mos awards👏Well deserved👏Hard work always pays rich dividend👌Keep it up mishi👍 #indvsnz
The five ducks in New Zealand innings today are the most for any side on the Indian soil, also the joint-most vs India in any ODI. #IndvsNZ
Pace scares you, spin embarrasses you. That's exactly what has happened in Vizag. Spin to Win. #IndvNZ
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What better day to celebrate #NayiSoch than the Festival of Lights. Here's to all women who're are guiding lights in all our lives! Thank u
Wonderful spell of leg-spin bowling from Amit Mishra. What a collapse ,last 8 wkts for 16 runs. Great Diwali gift. #INDvsNZ
Even Anaar bomb lasts longer than New Zealand batsmen. #IndvNz
Fewest runs for which NZ lost their last 8 wkts: 15 v Aus, Christchurch, 1990 16 v Ind, Vizag, 2016 * 28 v Pak, Port Elizabeth, 1994 #INDvNZ
@BLACKCAPS I'm Still Waiting 😂😂😂 #IndvNZ #IndvsNZ #Cricket
