India, opting to bat first after winning the toss, adopted an assertive batting strategy spearheaded by captain Rohit Sharma.
The crowd at Wankhede Stadium was treated to a barrage of impressive sixes and forceful fours by their local hero.
In just six overs, the Indian team swiftly reached the fifty-run mark, largely credited to Rohit’s aggressive approach, well-supported by Shubman Gill on the other end. However, Rohit’s charge toward his half-century was halted abruptly when Kane Williamson took a remarkable catch.
In the ninth over’s second ball, Tim Southee delivered a slower ball to Rohit Sharma, who aimed to launch it beyond the boundary. Unfortunately, his timing was off, sending the ball soaring high into the air.
Positioned at mid-off, Kane Williamson reacted quickly, sprinting backward and positioning himself adeptly to execute an exceptional catch. Not content with just the catch, the Kiwi captain displayed his emotions with an emphatic fist pump, an uncommon demonstration of on-field passion from the skipper.