New Zealand won the WTC 2021 Final against India by 8 wickets.
Skipper Kane Williamson and veteran batsman Ross Taylor took their team home with their unbeaten knocks of 52* and 47* respectively after losing the openers early.
Thus, the Kiwi skipper talked about how satisfying to win the WTC final which was also the greatest memory of all the players’ careers in a video uploaded by New Zealand cricket on Twitter.
“To sit there and celebrate that along with winning the first WTC is really special. These guys that have just given so much to our game, it is pretty satisfying that [WTC win] would reflect as one of the greatest moments in their career,” New Zealand said in the video.
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The Kiwi skipper then credited BJ Watling for his contribution to the BlackCaps by saying, “Someone like BJ has been a massive part of team and growth with side. He has been a leader along with his contributions with bat and glove.”
New Zealand made the most of their slender 32-run lead in the first innings as they bowled India out for just 170. The 30-year-old then pointed out how excited the players were even those who were on the sideline.
“Yesterday was an amazing day to be a part of and the whole match really was so competitive as we were all expecting. Going down to wire into the final day all three results were possible. You saw the passion from all the guys on the sideline. It was nice to be out there with Ross and have that partnership,” Williamson signed off.
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— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) June 25, 2021
(With ANI Inputs)