Martin Guptill scored 28 off 35 balls in the T20 World Cup 2021 semi-final against Australia.
Asked to bat first, the Kiwis got off to a brisk start as the duo of Daryl Mitchell and Guptill added 23 runs in just three overs.
After Mitchell’s dismissal, however, New Zealand’s innings derailed a bit. Guptill went into his shell hoping that he will be able cover it later but it didn’t happen.
The right-hander scored 28 off 35 balls before getting out to Adam Zampa in the 12th over. His knock was studded with only 3 boundaries.
Taking to Twitter, Harbhajan wrote: “Guptil played test match for NZ.. what was that inn 35 balls 28?? Seriously man.”
Thanks to skipper Kane Williamson’s 85 off 48 balls, the BlackCaps eventually posted 172/4 in their stipulated 20 overs.
Josh Hazlewood was the stand-out bowler for Australia, claiming three wickets by conceding only 16 runs in his four overs.