Shreyas Iyer Statement: The fourth ODI match between India and New Zealand was played at Bay Oval Stadium. Captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss in the match, but New Zealand team won the match by 244 runs. The New Zealand team, which came to bat first in the match, had set a target of 334 runs, chasing which Team India got bundled out on the score of 89. Due to this India had to face a big defeat. So let us know what Indian captain Shreyas Iyer said after this crushing defeat…
Lots of praise for Matt Henry
New Zealand's fast bowler Matt Henry bowled amazingly in the fourth ODI match played against India. He took 6 wickets for India giving just 27 runs. The result was that Team India had to face a crushing defeat in this match by 244 runs. After the defeat, captain Shreyas Iyer also praised Matt Henry, who had completely tilted the match in favor of the Kiwi team.
Talking about the defeat and performance, Shreyas Iyer said, “I think this defeat is a bit difficult to digest. There was a huge difference between the pitches in the first and second innings, but Henry has to be praised, he bowled in the right place from the very first ball. It was really brilliant.”
Shreyas Iyer said even after the catch was dropped
New Zealand's opening batsman Will Young scored a century and played an important role in taking his team to the score of 333. It is worth noting that Young got life twice in the second over itself.
Talking about the short-ball strategy and the right length to bowl on this pitch, Iyer said, “I think we tried almost everything in the first innings, especially the way they were playing shots on the bounce of the ball and we thought the pitch was good to bat on because they scored 330 runs. Obviously, there were a few catches dropped, but that happens in the game.”
Captain also gave statement regarding chasing
Shreyas Iyer said about chasing, “But yes, when we went into the dressing room, we thought we would easily chase down the target. However, given the way the ball was seaming in and out, it was difficult to decide how to play. If you look at the way the wickets fell, no one lost their wicket carelessly. They were all excellent balls.”
India will bounce back in the next match
The last match of the ODI series between India and New Zealand will be played on 15 November. Team India would like to win this match at any cost, so that it can capture the series. Now about preparation for the next match and staying in the series, Captain Iyer said, “Obviously, it is important to forget this match and understand what mistakes were made in bowling and batting. But at the same time, it is also important to keep in mind that we have won the first two matches. So, taking inspiration from there, we have to go into the next match with a new and positive attitude.”
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