Today’s Cricket Match Update: India vs New Zealand, the 21st fixture of the ongoing 2023 Cricket World Cup, transpired earlier today (October 22) in Dharamshala. The highly anticipated India-New Zealand faceoff was attended by a sell-out Dharamshala crowd and ultimately ended in a thriller, with the Men In Blue registering a 4-wicket victory after a successful run chase of 274.

Winning the toss, and bowling first, Team India restricted New Zealand to a 273-run total following a clinical bowling effort at large. Speedster Mohammed Shami starred in the home side’s impressive bowling bid with a five-wicket haul. It was Virat Kohli who later dictated the terms in the run chase by scoring 95 runs off 104 deliveries. 

Today’s Cricket Match Update: Rohit Sharma Caught Swearing At The Outfield

Rohit Sharma, the all-format India captain, barely got away with a freak injury during the first innings of the India-New Zealand contest. The worrisome episode occurred during Sharma’s attempt to save a single by diving to his left while fielding in the mid-off region. The Mumbaikar hurt his left thumb and was visibly frustrated by the below-par natured outfield at the HPCA Stadium of Dharamshala.

Fortunately, for Rohit Sharma, he did not pick any serious injury and returned to the field after receiving a brief treatment on his left thumb in the dressing room. Moreover, the 37-year-old helped India achieve a flying start in the run chase with a 46-run knock. Sharma’s 40-ball stay in Dharamshala comprised as many as 4 towering sixes and an equal fours.

VIDEO: Rohit Sharma Suffers An Injury Scare

Rohit not happy with Dharmshala outfield. pic.twitter.com/zuAZMnPZuM

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Here’s what India captain Rohit Sharma said after the victory over New Zealand in Dharamsala;

“Virat Kohli has done this for us for so many years. He backed himself to do the job. Kohli and Jadeja pulled us back when we lost a few wickets in the middle. Happy that we won. Good start to the tournament. The job is half done. It is important to stay balanced. Not to think too far ahead. Important to stay in the present. ”