New Zealand registered a historic 3-0 win against India in the Test series in India. Ajaz Patel played a big role in this victory of Kiwi team. Now Ajaz Patel believes that Team India’s wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was his main target during the series.
Rishabh Pant was seen fighting alone for India in the third test. The hosts had scored 263 runs in the first innings, in which Pant contributed 60 runs, while the Indian team was bowled out for 121 runs in the second innings. In this, Pant played an inning of 64 runs in 57 balls. As long as he was on the field, the problems of the opposition team increased.
After winning the series, Ajaz Patel praised Rishabh Pant and said about his ability, when Rishabh Pant is at the crease, everyone is scared. We have made Rishabh Pant the biggest target in this series. He comes in the middle and yet is not afraid. No matter what, he plays his game. His thinking is that as long as you are at the crease, you do whatever you want to do. If you get out there is no problem.
Ajaz Patel remains the third leading wicket taker
In a series where the Indian batting top order scored less than 200, Pant single-handedly scored 261 runs at an average of 43.50 and a strike rate of 90. In this series, Ajaz Patel took a total of 15 wickets at an average of 23.80.
With the loss of this series, the Indian team’s chances of reaching the WTC final have suffered a setback. India has slipped to second place. Its percentage is 58.33 percent. Australia is at first position with 62.50 percent.