India beat New Zealand by 8 wickets, DLS method
Last updated on: 23 January,2019 02:19 pm
New Zealand could score only 157 runs by playing 38 overs.
(Web Desk) - India chased 157 runs in just 34.5 overs by loosing only two wickets against New Zealand in the first one-day international (ODI) of a five-match series.
New Zealand scored only 157 runs by playing 38 overs.
Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan played a remarkable innings of 75 runs for 103 balls, leading India to victory.
Virat Kohli secured 45 runs for 59 balls.
The New Zealand captain Kane Williamson played an outstanding innings of 64 runs for 81 balls when he was eventually caught by Vijay Shankar in Kuldeep Yadav’s over.
Ross Taylor followed him in the pavilion with 24 runs for 41 balls when he was caught by Yuzvendra Chahal.
Mohammed Shami secured three wickets with the economy of 3.17 runs in six overs.