Taylor was dropped on 26 by Pujara at first slip off Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling in the 31st over, with the Kiwis still needing over 50 runs to clinch the inaugural WTC title. Making India pay for the reprieve, Taylor remained unbeaten on 47 while skipper Kane Williamson scored 52* as New Zealand eased to an eight-wicket victory.
Speaking on his official YouTube channel, Hogg stated that India were made to regret their missed chances:
After Ravichandran Ashwin sent back New Zealand openers Tom Latham (9) and Devon Conway (19), Taylor and Williamson featured in an unbroken 96-run stand for the third wicket.
Virat Kohli led with passion in the WTC final: Brad Hogg
Although India lost the WTC final, Hogg praised Indian skipper Virat Kohli for his passionate captaincy. The former spinner stated that Kohli did not give up right till the end. Hogg said:
The 50-year-old added:
After Kohli was dismissed for 13, India were bowled out for just 170, setting New Zealand a below par target of 139.
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