IND vs NZ : Prasidh Krishna cleans up Mitchell Hay with a jaffa in the first ODI

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India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna delivered a breathtaking moment of skill and precision during the first ODI against New Zealand at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara. With a delivery that will be replayed countless times, Prasidh completely outfoxed Mitchell Hay, cleaning him up with a viciously jagging ball that left the batter rooted to the crease and gave India a crucial breakthrough at a vital stage of the innings.

After opting to bowl first, India’s bowlers were tested on a surface that offered good value for shots. New Zealand’s batters showed intent and discipline, ensuring the scoreboard kept ticking even as wickets fell at regular intervals. As the innings moved into the latter half, India were desperate for timely strikes to prevent the visitors from posting a formidable total.

Captain Shubman Gill turned to Krishna in the 38th over, hoping his pace and bounce could unsettle the set batters. What followed was a delivery that underlined why Prasidh is such a potent weapon in limited-overs cricket.

On the third ball of the 38th over, Prasidh ran in and delivered an absolute peach. Bowling to the right-handed Hay, the Indian pacer produced a sharp delivery that appeared to nip back in dramatically. There were immediate murmurs of reverse swing as the ball jagged back late, completely deceiving the batter.

Hay was caught deep in his crease, offering little foot movement as the ball sneaked past the inside edge. Before he could react, the delivery crashed into the top of the middle stump, sending the bails flying. The batter stood still for a moment, clearly stunned by the quality of the ball that had beaten him comprehensively. It was a classic fast-bowler’s dismissal—pace, movement, and precision coming together in perfect harmony.

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Prasidh Krishna with a beauty to dismiss Mitchell Hay 👏👏

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New Zealand went on to post a competitive 300/8 in their allotted 50 overs, recovering well after losing momentum in the middle phase. The innings was anchored by solid contributions from the top and middle order, with Henry Nicholls scoring a fluent 62 and Devon Conway adding a composed 56 at the top, as the duo laid a strong foundation with a century opening stand. After both openers were dismissed in quick succession, New Zealand relied heavily on Daryl Mitchell, who played a crucial knock of 84 to steady the innings and guide the visitors through the middle and death overs. Despite India striking at regular intervals late in the innings, Mitchell’s counter-attacking approach ensured New Zealand reach 300-run mark, giving their bowlers a challenging total to defend in the first ODI.

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