Rohit Sharma made 65 in the match and hit two sixes in the super over.
First, he scored a brilliant 65 runs to set up India for a final total of 179/5, which was defendable. Though Kane Williamson hit a majestic 95 and brought New Zealand to the cusp of victory, Mohammad Shami held his nerves and defended 9 runs in the last over picking two wickets and the match went into the super over.
NZ v IND 2020: Rohit Sharma says "Not my two sixes," reveals real reason behind India's win
New Zealand hit 17 runs off Bumrah, and Tim Southee bowled 4 good balls, leaving Rohit to make 10 runs off the last two balls. The ‘Hitman’ showed his true caliber and smoked those deliveries for sixes do hand India their first-ever super over and maiden series victory in New Zealand as well.
His performance impressed Durex condom company enough to dedicate a hilarious photo to the hitman on Twitter. They posted, “Taking the game to new heights with 2x pleasure! #NZvsIND #Hitman”
India will be looking to whitewash the home side by winning the last two matches and will face off in Wellington in the fourth match on January 31.