Despite Virat Kohli's sparking ton hosts New Zealand staged a thrilling 24-run win against India in the first cricket one-dayer at Napier today. With this New Zealand has taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.Chasing 293 for victory, India were bundled out for 268 in 48.4 overs. India got off to a shaky start, losing 4 wickets for just 129. But it was the 95-run 5th wicket stand between Kohli and Skipper Dhoni that brought the visitors back into the game. Virat Kohli scored his 18th ton with an exhilarating 123, while Dhoni scored 40.Earlier, put in to bat at the McLean Park, New Zealand posted 292 for 7 in the stipulated 50 overs. Kane Williamson top scored 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. Mohammed Shami bagged the maximum of 4 wickets. Skipper MS Dhoni wrote his name in the history books, as he became the first Indian wicketkeeper and the fourth overall to effect 300 dismissals in ODIs. Corey Anderson was adjudged man of the match for his all-round performance.The second ODI will be played at Hamilton on Wednesday.
News On AIR | January 19, 2014 4:47 PM
New Zealand defeat India by 24 runs in first ODI