New Delhi: In the first ODI played between India and New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland, Indian fast bowlers bowled out the host team for just 185 runs. Star pacer Arshdeep Singh not only turned the match by taking 4 wickets, but also made a big record in his name on New Zealand soil. Arshdeep took 4 wickets for 70 runs in 10 overs. With this, he became only the third fast bowler from India to take 4 wicket haul in ODI in New Zealand. Before him, only Javagal Srinath and Mohammed Shami could accomplish this feat.
Srinath took 4/23 in 2003 and 4/52 in 1995, while Shami had a spell of 4/55 in 2014. Arshdeep's 4/70 is the fourth best performance by an Indian pacer in New Zealand. He fell just 1 wicket away from becoming the second Indian to take 5 wickets there after Anil Kumble's 5/33 in 1994.
Dance for girlfriend, told the secret
After dismissing Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep did a fun dance celebration on the field, which went viral in no time. After the innings he revealed its secret. Arshdeep said smilingly, this celebration was for my girlfriend. Whenever we are roaming around or the mood is a bit off, we do these dance steps to lift each other's mood. Let us tell you, Arshdeep's girlfriend is actress-model Samreen Kaur.
How did the Kiwi team collapse?
After losing the toss and opting to bat first, the Indian pacers kept New Zealand tied with swing and bounce from the beginning. Apart from Arshdeep's 4 wickets, Gurnoor Brar took 3 wickets for 44 runs. Anshul Kamboj bowled very economically and took 2 wickets giving just 22 runs in 10 overs. For the Kiwi team, Tim Seifert scored 38, Blair Tickner scored 34 and Glenn Phillips scored 30, but no one could play a big innings and the entire team collapsed for 185 runs.