New Zealand V India First One Day International,2014 HIGHLIGHTS
Virat Kohl's 123 off 111 balls went in vain as India slumped to a 24-run loss against New Zealand in the first One-Day International of the five-match series at McLean Park . Corey Anderson smashed an unbeaten 68 off 40 balls to take New Zealand to 292 for seven.
The Indian batting failed to get going and they were bowled out for 268 in 48.4 overs. Barring Kohli and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (40), the middle-order was found wanting.
Opener Rohit Sharma, who failed in South Africa, looked out of his depth in foreign conditions and was dismissed for three after facing 23 balls. His partner Shikhar Dhawan (32) fared better, falling to Anderson in the 19th over.
Both Ajinkya Rahane (7) and Suresh Raina (18) failed to make significant contributions and the visitors found themselves in a spot of bother at 129 for four in 28.2 overs. Kohli and Dhoni then combined well and notched a 95-run stand for the fifth wicket, taking India closer to the target. With Stuart Binny knocking on the doors, Ravindra Jadeja (0) didn't do himself any favours with a dismal show with the bat.
Kohli hit a few lusty blows to keep India's hopes alive but his fall in the 45th over ended all chances of an Indian win. Some clean hitting by Ravichandran Ashwin (12) and Mohammed Shami (7 not out) managed to take India close but it was not enough.
Earlier, after losing openers Martin Guptill (8) and Jesse Ryder (18) cheaply, Kane Williamson crafted the innings initially, stroking his way to 71 off 88 balls, guiding New Zealand to safety. Shami, on his first tour to New Zealand, bowled brilliantly, removing both openers, and then dismissing the dangerous Ross Taylor and Nathan McCullum (2).
Virat Kohl's 123 off 111 balls went in vain as India slumped to a 24-run loss against New Zealand in the first One-Day International of the five-match series at McLean Park . Corey Anderson smashed an unbeaten 68 off 40 balls to take New Zealand to 292 for seven.
The Indian batting failed to get going and they were bowled out for 268 in 48.4 overs. Barring Kohli and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (40), the middle-order was found wanting.
Opener Rohit Sharma, who failed in South Africa, looked out of his depth in foreign conditions and was dismissed for three after facing 23 balls. His partner Shikhar Dhawan (32) fared better, falling to Anderson in the 19th over.
Both Ajinkya Rahane (7) and Suresh Raina (18) failed to make significant contributions and the visitors found themselves in a spot of bother at 129 for four in 28.2 overs. Kohli and Dhoni then combined well and notched a 95-run stand for the fifth wicket, taking India closer to the target. With Stuart Binny knocking on the doors, Ravindra Jadeja (0) didn't do himself any favours with a dismal show with the bat.
Kohli hit a few lusty blows to keep India's hopes alive but his fall in the 45th over ended all chances of an Indian win. Some clean hitting by Ravichandran Ashwin (12) and Mohammed Shami (7 not out) managed to take India close but it was not enough.
Earlier, after losing openers Martin Guptill (8) and Jesse Ryder (18) cheaply, Kane Williamson crafted the innings initially, stroking his way to 71 off 88 balls, guiding New Zealand to safety. Shami, on his first tour to New Zealand, bowled brilliantly, removing both openers, and then dismissing the dangerous Ross Taylor and Nathan McCullum (2).
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