Sunil Gavaskar says he was surprised by how easily New Zealand achieved the target of 285 runs against India

Daryl Mitchell and Will Young's unbeaten 131-run contribution were crucial for New Zealand as they chased down the target of 285 runs set by India at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday. That the Black Caps managed to win the game came as a surprise to Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar.

Was able to do. That ended India's eight-match winning streak against New Zealand in ODIs.

Nee crossed the line because, before we started batting, everyone felt that India would be able to use the slow pace of the pitch," Gava Skar said on JioStar. "With their bowlers, not just the spinners, With the bat, or rather all of them, using the slow surface well, it looked like India would be able to restrict New Zealand to around 260 or 270. Full credit to New Zealand, especially the partnership between Will Young and Daryl Mitchell. Can go, taking his time to settle down and then supporting his stroke making ability and running between the wickets. Well deserved, the way he kept working hard, kept putting pressure on the fielders, and kept taking two wickets in a row. India will be under pressure after the defeat in Zakot.

Rates that have not played yet. Vaskar said.

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Which became the third team to win the Test after four matches. Had batted against.

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Gave consolation.

"But as soon as Harbhajan started swinging the ball in the Test, I was there immediately," Miley said.

Decided to go down while winging it. For helping me to solve my problems against f spinner. Will take turning wickets to get the score.

I made sure that when I was captain I was always there for the players who were struggling.

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And you have to remain fit in all three departments.

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