"Watching Chahal bat is like seeing a policeman do 3rd degree torture to a criminal" - Fans react to Indian spinner's batting exploits in 3rd ODI

While there has been a big question mark on Yuzvendra Chahal's batting abilities, the leg spinner did a decent job with the bat in the third ODI between India and New Zealand on Wednesday, November 30.

Coming in to bat at No. 9, Chahal hung in there for 22 balls and scored eight runs. The tailender stitched together a valuable 31-run partnership with Washington Sundar at a crucial juncture after most of India's top-order batters failed to make a significant impact.

The New Zealand pacers tested Chahal with some short-pitched balls while having an attacking field set, including a leg slip and a short leg. However, he impressed many with his defensive abilities.

The player eventually lost his patience and perished while attempting to heave Mitchell Santner's ball into the leg side in the 45th over. While several fans took to social media to praise him for the effort, certain supporters questioned the depth of India's batting, pointing out that Chahal was the team's No. 9 batter.

Here are some of the reactions on Twitter:

Beigh's aijaz

@beigh_s

If Chahal is coming to bat at number #9, it means we have world's worst lower order.
#indvsnz

If Chahal is coming to bat at number #9, it means we have world's worst lower order.😏
#indvsnz

Siddhant 🏆

@Siddhan94665342

#INDvsNZ yuzi chahal departs for 8 ,well played yuzi ,chin up boy ,you faced 22 balls when other batsmen were struggling

#INDvsNZ yuzi chahal departs for 8 ,well played yuzi ,chin up boy ,you faced 22 balls when other batsmen were struggling

Monkey Baat

@dr_heiSANEberg

Never thought I will ever say this but Yuzi Chahal is playing pacers better than Hooda did!

#NZvINDonPrime #crickettwitter

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Never thought I will ever say this but Yuzi Chahal is playing pacers better than Hooda did! 😂

#NZvINDonPrime #crickettwitter

Rishabh Trivedi

@Rishumahi07

Bhaiya hme chahal ko to bouncer na maro km s km
#INDvsNZ

Bhaiya hme chahal ko to bouncer na maro km s km
#INDvsNZ

Syed Kumail

@videshimurgha

Chahal playing a much better innings than Pant.
Supporting the non-striker the most.
Chahal
@yuzi_chahal @RishabhPant17 #SanjuSamson

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Chahal playing a much better innings than Pant.
Supporting the non-striker the most.
Chahal ❤️
@yuzi_chahal @RishabhPant17 #SanjuSamson

AD

@cricadharsh

Chahal has batted well

Chahal has batted well

mon

@4sacinom

Every hit by Chahal is the best phenomenon

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Every hit by Chahal is the best phenomenon 😂

jagadeesh

@JagadeeshChow3

Yuzi Chahal should coach Rishab Pant how to bat.

#RishabhPant
#JusticeForSanjuSamson

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3

Yuzi Chahal should coach Rishab Pant how to bat.

#RishabhPant
#JusticeForSanjuSamson

A R N A V🏏

@Cricket_Arnav

Watching Chahal bat is like seeing a policeman do 3rd degree torture to a criminal

Watching Chahal bat is like seeing a policeman do 3rd degree torture to a criminal 😂😂😂

Gautam Jha

@GautamJ18051300

@Yashrbh Chahal ki batting dekho. Kya defence hai.

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@Yashrbh 😭😭 Chahal ki batting dekho. Kya defence hai.

Sai Prakash

@jollyPrak16691

Chahal > pant

1

Chahal > pant 🔥🔥🔥

⧼ʀᴏʜɪᴛᴹᴵ⁻ᴵᶜᵀ🇮🇳

@Rokum45

Witnessing yuzi chahal batting is pleasing to watch

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Witnessing yuzi chahal batting is pleasing to watch 😝

🚩🕉️ Is ಸತ್ಯ ನಿತ್ಯ 🚩

@ProudKannadiga2

After 7th wicket Chahal came bat, u can assume the batting strength of tail end batters 🤔🤔

#NZVIND

After 7th wicket Chahal came bat, u can assume the batting strength of tail end batters 🤔🤔

#NZVIND

Tushar Mali

@Tushar_vk18

@CricCrazyV Kya din aa gaye chahal ki batting dekni pad rahi he well played yuzi solid defence

@CricCrazyV Kya din aa gaye chahal ki batting dekni pad rahi he 😭😭 well played yuzi solid defence

Ankit Richhariya

@ankitr_52

Yuzi chahal showed a better intent today on bouncer from Ferguson rather than Rishabh Pant's last 6 innings.
#RishabhPant #SanjuSamson #INDvsNZ #BCCI

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Yuzi chahal showed a better intent today on bouncer from Ferguson rather than Rishabh Pant's last 6 innings.
#RishabhPant #SanjuSamson #INDvsNZ #BCCI https://t.co/HtcRj0RtCf

Dexter

@paddy_dexter

#INDvsNZ #chahal batting like a school kid ...how can we have a batter like him in even A list team

#INDvsNZ #chahal batting like a school kid ...how can we have a batter like him in even A list team

Meanwhile, New Zealand lead the three-match ODI series 1-0 thanks to their dominant seven-wicket win in the opening encounter. The second fixture had to be called off due to rain, making the final contest a must-win one for Shikhar Dhawan and Co.

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New Zealand bundle out India for 219 in ODI series decider

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to field first at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The Kiwi bowlers came up with an inspired performance in the crucial contest, bundling out India for 219 in 47.3 overs.

Adam Milne and Dary Mitchell picked up three wickets each. Tim Southee bagged two scalps, while Lockie Ferguson and Mitchell Santner also chipped in by taking one wicket each.

BCCI

@BCCI

.@Sundarwashi5 scored a fighting half-century & was our top performer from the first innings of the third #NZvIND ODI. #TeamIndia

A summary of his knock

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.@Sundarwashi5 scored a fighting half-century & was our top performer from the first innings of the third #NZvIND ODI. 👏 👏 #TeamIndia

A summary of his knock 🔽 https://t.co/4JcYJkRmdG

For the Men in Blue, Sundar and Shreyas Iyer proved to be the only saving grace as the other batters struggled to get going. While Sundar completed a gutsy half-century under pressure and was dismissed for 51, Iyer contributed with 49 crucial runs.

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