Rohit Sharma might have been late, but he came to the party at the right time. After failing in the first two matches of the ongoing T20I series, the Mumbai opener came good in the third match at Hamilton.

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.