India and New Zealand were locked One-One on the Day One of the Davis Cup Asia Oceania Group One tie at Christchurch Friday. After Michael Venus defeated Somdev Devvarman in the opening Singles in five sets, Yuki Bhambri rescued India with an impressive 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 win against Jose Statham in the Second Singles. The winner of the tie will qualify for the World Group Play-offs to be held in September.