Gautam Gambhir's Blunt One-Liner After India's Series Win vs NZ Has Internet Talking

India head coach Gautam Gambhir was critical of the team's batting after the fourth ODI loss against New Zealand, but all praise for the bowling unit as they clinched a 3-1 series victory after the fifth ODI. Fast bowlers Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj led India to a 22-run win in the fifth game, helping the team defend a relatively small total of 209. Taking to social media after the match, Gambhir credited the series win to the Indian bowlers

"Bowlers win you series! Proud of our boys," posted Gambhir on his official X account.

Bowlers win you series ! Proud of our boys https://t.co/7dRamQnMlM

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 15, 2026

Apart from the fourth ODI, India's bowling unit performed admirably in the series. New Zealand were bowled out for 185 in the first ODI, 134 in the second ODI and 187 in the fifth ODI.

Despite Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna - arguably India's three frontline pacers - not playing, India's fast bowlers won them the series as different names stepped up.

Gurnoor Brar was named 'Player of the Series' with nine wickets in three games. Arshdeep picked up eight wickets in four games, while the likes of Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi and Siraj also played crucial roles whenever called upon.

Gambhir's praise for the bowlers is in stark contrast to the judgment he had reserved for India's batting unit. The head coach had expressed concerns after the team was bowled out for just 89 in the fourth ODI.

"There are no unplayable deliveries in international cricket. We needed to see off the first 10 overs. Matt Henry bowled in good areas, but we should be able to negate that. You are always concerned when you get bundled out for 90-odd. These are conditions close to the World Cup. Even in the previous game we lost seven wickets; it's a concern," Gambhir had said in the post-match press conference after the fourth ODI.

@GautamGambhir As you said "Batsman win matches, Bowlers win you Series".

— Teja (@mrinal_i) November 15, 2026

@GautamGambhir But at the same time your batsman got exposed.

— Robot at Rajputana Rifles (@cricrifle1857) November 15, 2026

Fans also joined in the praise for bowlers, but also noted the disappointing display by the batters in the series.

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