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Twitter reactions as New Zealand beat India to win the WTC | Fans react on Twitter to the WTC Final: New Zealand beat India to win mace
Congratulations, New Zealand. After the heartbreaks of the 2015 and 2019 ODI World Cup Finals, the Black Caps then inflicted further hurt to India in ICC finals by producing a calm, clinical and calculated display to become the first ever winners of the World Test Championship.
Incredibly, this was achieved with days one and four completely washed out to rain. So, while the memes and reactions were flying on social media, New Zealand remained calm and ensured they put themselves in a position to push for a win on the final day. And they executed it with perfection.
Led by Kyle Jamieson, who finished with remarkable match figures of 7/61 in 46 overs, New Zealand’s bowlers decimated India’s batting lineup with such poise and precision that no one can deny just how good this bowling attack is. Then, after Ashwin dismissed the openers to keep the door open for India, the two stalwarts, Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor, fittingly slammed that door shut.
This is truly a great moment for New Zealand cricket. They have been competitive in most ICC tournaments since their last triumph in the 2000 Champions Trophy, and now they can bask in the glory of being crowned the Test champions. This is particularly special for someone Williamson and Taylor, who have been a part of countless near misses over the years, and the great BJ Watling, who finishes his superb career with a WTC triumph.
For India, the wait continues. They too are experiencing a drought in ICC knockout events, dating back to 2014. Their batting on the final day, where batting conditions were most pleasant, was cause for significant disappointment. Also, the lack of penetration of their pace attack on the final day provides another area for improvement.
India fans were distraught and the New Zealand fans rejoiced. Here are the Twitter reactions from New Zealand’s superb win:
India will now shift their focus to a five-match Test series against England, where they stand a good chance to achieve victory. For New Zealand, it’s celebration time before they look to gear up to try and add the T20 World Cup to their cabinet.
