After his dismissal, Pandya was in turmoil and shock, and the incident sparked a heated discussion on social media.
Netizens felt that Latham was responsible for Pandya’s dismissal, but the third referee’s decision was valid. The exit wasn’t the game’s only controversial moment, as it was successful. According to replays, bail appeared to have fallen off Latham’s gloves, but the third umpire ruled that Gill was out. Legendary Indian team all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin takes to Twitter
to express his displeasure with Latham’s on-field antics. Ashwin slammed New Zealand’s interim captain, saying, Forget split screens and replays. Shubman Gill’s cut proved why Hardyk was clearly out. #indvsnz.
Despite the controversy, the game featured a superb performance from India’s opener Gill, who scored a superb double century against New Zealand and broke many records.In a 50-over match, Rohit Sharma led Team India posted a challenging total of 349-8 thanks to Gill’s quick 208 balls from 149 balls. Gill’s exciting 208-ball run in his innings saw him hit 19 fours and nine sixes, making him just the fifth Indian player to score a double century.
All in all, India and New Zealand’s first ODI game is full of drama and excitement that will be remembered for years to come. The game has a lot to talk about, and it will be interesting to see how the series develops in the next few games.