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Monday, November 01 2021
World reacts to Black Caps' World Cup group stage victory over India

The Black Caps have stunned the cricketing world once again, this time after inflicting a second-straight Twenty20 World Cup defeat on India, leaving the side on the verge of elimination.

Fast bowler Trent Boult and leg-spinner Ish Sodhi shared five wickets to restrict India to 110/7 after being invited to bat first in the Super 12 clash in Dubai.

Skipper Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell, who made 49, put on 72 runs for the second wicket as the Kiwis romped home in 14.3 overs and handed India their second straight loss of the tournament.

India now have no points from two games and have taken just two wickets, while old rivals Pakistan lead the way with six points and Afghanistan have four after three games each.

Only the top two teams from the group advance to the semifinals with Pakistan and New Zealand now heavy favourites to do so.

Cricket pundits were in shock at the manner of India's thumping. Commentator Harsha Bhogle tweeted: "India haven't competed. And while it was always going to be a three-way battle in the group, I don't think anyone saw this coming.

"I'll say it again. You just have to admire the way Kane Williamson and the Black Cap play cricket."

Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan added: "India are playing 2010 Cricket. The game has moved on.

"Let's be honest... For all the talent & depth in #India cricket they under achieved massively for years in white ball cricket."

Ex-Indian batter Virender Sehwag wrote: "Very disappointing from India. NZ were amazing. India's body language wasn't great, poor shot selection & like few times in the past, New Zealand have virtually ensured we won't make it to the next stage. This one will hurt India & time for some serious introspection."

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