Bhuvneshwar Kumar runs through New Zealand batting with his first fifer in India: Twitter reactions

Bhuvneshwar claimed a fifer in this game, which was also his first in India and was certainly ecstatic about it.

The second Test between India and New Zealand once again saw many twists and turns as Day 2 comes to an end. After getting bowled out for 316, the onus was on India to dismantle New Zealand as early as possible and take a healthy lead. With the pitch not assisting the spinners massively, like it did in the previous game, Indian pacers had to step up and chip early wickets, which they did. New Zealand top-order once again collapsed as Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami drew early blood. Bhuvneshwar got the ball to move and left the Kiwi batsmen bewildered with his accuracy and control.

Bhuvneshwar claimed a fifer in this game, which was also his first in India and was certainly ecstatic about it. He had the prized scalps of Martin Guptill, Henry Nicholls, Ross Taylor, Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry to his name. The wicket of Taylor was also termed as his best in the post-match presentation. Bhuvneshwar wrecked havoc as soon as game resumed after rains and was also on a hat-trick at one stage. There was pace, there was swing and there was some exquisite control by Bhuvneshwar as he made the utmost use of the overcast conditions. His spell was a delight to watch and Eden Gardens certainly witnessed on the most epic bowling moments by Bhuvneshwar.

Twitter went berserk on the way Bhuvneshwar put in the hard yards and heaped praise on him. Check out some of the best tweets from the micro blogging site here:

Congrats @BhuviOfficial on a super 5fer!! Keep going buddy!!

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) October 1, 2016

 

Taking a fifer isn’t easy task for a fast bowler specially in India,well done Bhuvi @BhuviOfficial @BCCI #swing

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 1, 2016

 

Superb spell @BhuviOfficial keep up th good work buddy.. well done @BCCI INDvsNZ

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 1, 2016

 

4th five-wkt haul for Bhuvneshwar in Tests, first in India. #indvsnz

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) October 1, 2016

 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar 10 Overs 33 Runs 5 Wickets What A Great Performance By Indian Pacer. #INDvsNZ #INDvNZ #Bhuvi — Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadejaaaa) October 1, 2016

Excellent performance from Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Like in WI, replaced Umesh Yadav and took a five-for #INDvNZ — Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) October 1, 2016

First 5-wicket haul in Tests for Bhuvneshwar Kumar in India! #INDvNZ — Nikhil Mane (@nikhiltait) October 1, 2016

Once again good bowling change from Virat Kohli Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been very impressive today#INDvNZ — Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) October 1, 2016

 

It’s been ages since an Indian pacer took a five wicket haul in an innings on Indian pitches,Mental discipline pays of for Bhuvneshwar kumar — Varun Rachapudi (@RachapudiVarun) October 1, 2016

Meanwhile New Zealand Players: “We Prepared For Ashwin & #SirJadeja But Bhuvneshwar Kumar Came Out Of Syllabus”. 😉#IndvNZ #IndvsNZ — Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadejaaaa) October 1, 2016

 

Yet another surgical strike… this time by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. #2ndTest #indvsnz

— Tu Fast Mai Furious (@ShikariShambuu) October 1, 2016

 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s Routine
-Eat
-Sleep
-Take 5-Wkt Haul
-Get Dropped For No Reason
-Take 5-Wicket Haul On Comeback#IndvNZ #INDvNZ #Bhuvi

— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadejaaaa) October 1, 2016

 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has almost won this match for India . India will remain the no 1 test team in the world . #indvsnz

— Vinay Vashistha (@VinayVashistha1) October 1, 2016

New Zealand are now precariously placed at 128 for the loss of seven wickets and India will eye to get rid of the tail as early as possible on Day 3.

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