WTC Final: Dismissing Kohli Twice In The WTC Final Was Great, Says Kyle Jamieson
Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor played unbeaten knocks of 52 and 47 respectively as New Zealand chased down a target of 139 to clinch the inaugural edition of the WTC
Mumbai: New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson has said that dismissing India captain Virat Kohli in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) was great.
Jamieson’s remarks came after New Zealand defeated India by eight wickets in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Ageas Bowl here on Wednesday. The pacer was adjudged man of the match as he took seven wickets in the first innings, including a figure.
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“It’s a big moment. It’s big to have some context around Test cricket and it’s real to stand here now. I knew we had a big first hour today. We had the ball in the right areas, and we knew that.” It’s going to be a tough job. It’s good to put the ball first and play your part. It’s good to get a chance to do good things for the team,” Jamieson told host broadcaster Star Sports.
“The work that the other bowlers did was really helpful for my figures. Virat is a world-class player, and it was good to have some experience against him at RCB. To pick him up twice in the Test was great,” he added.
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Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor played unbeaten knocks of 52 and 47 respectively as New Zealand chased down a target of 139 to clinch the inaugural edition of the WTC. Earlier, Tim Southee took four wickets as India were bundled out for 170 in the second innings on Reserve Day.
The inspired show with the ball ensured that New Zealand would need to score 139 runs in a minimum of 53 overs to win the title. A complete effort on the Reserve Day saw New Zealand edging India in a final which had its ebbs and flows in the first innings.
The Kiwis made full use of the slender 32-run lead and the Williamson-led side bundled out India cheaply in the second innings. The batsmen did not relent and in the end, the side walked away with a comfortable win.
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