Chasing 293 for victory, India were 263 for 9 in 48 overs against New Zealand in the first cricket one dayer of the 5-match series at Napier, when reports last came in.Earlier, the hosts posted 292 for 7 in the stipulated 50 overs, after they were put in to bat at the McLean Park. Kane Williamson top scored for the Kiwis with a brilliant 71, but it was Corey Anderson, who with superb partnerships with skipper Brendon McCullum and Luke Ronchi, helped the home side score a formidable total. Anderson made an unbeaten 68.For the Men in Blue, Mohammed Shami bagged the maximum of 4 wickets. Besides, Skipper MS Dhoni today wrote his name in the history books, as he became the first Indian wicketkeeper and the fourth overall to effect 300 dismissals in ODIs.
News On AIR | January 19, 2014 2:30 PM
India walking a tight rope in Napier onedayer against NZ