New Zealand was in a fix to chase a target of 107 runs
O'Rourke said - it won't be easy
New Delhi, New Zealand's team is just 107 runs away from registering an extraordinary Test win in India, but its fast bowler William O'Rourke said that even though the target is so low, it will not be easy for them to achieve it. Let us tell you that in the first match of the three-match Test series on Saturday, the Indian team was bowled out for 462 runs in the second innings and gained a lead of 106 runs.
Bowler's statement
After the fourth day's play ended, William O'Rourke said - I would not say that it is easy to win from here. We are facing a world-class team. But we have to be confident to go to the fifth ground. I am hoping that it will not rain on Sunday and we will get a chance to register this extraordinary win. This was my first match here. The pitch had a little more bounce and pace than what we had expected before coming here. It is definitely suitable for a bowler like me.
The second new ball changed the course of the match
India started well on Friday. There was a partnership of 177 runs between Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant and the score crossed 400. During this, Sarfaraz played a strong innings of 150 runs. At the same time, Pant managed to score 99 runs. However, he could not convert his innings into a century. In the 81st over, the second new ball changed the course of the match. Only 62 runs were scored in 81-99 overs and India lost seven wickets. Henry and Rourke took three wickets each and Saudi took one wicket and bundled out India for 462 runs. In this way, India gave New Zealand a target of 107 runs.
O'Rourke was elated after taking Kohli's wicket
William, who dismissed Virat Kohli in the first innings, made a special mention of his wicket. The bowler said - It is definitely very special to dismiss one of the great players of cricket. Obviously you see these players progressing so it was great to come here and take their wickets.