India Hammer New Zealand By Eight Wickets

 SMTV Desk 2019-01-23 15:25:55  India, New Zealand, Dhawan, Kuldeep,
India Hammer New Zealand By Eight Wickets

Napier, January 23: An all-round performance helped India register a comprehensive eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the first contest of the five-match ODI rubber at the McLean Park here on Wednesday.

Coming to details, Chasing a moderate 156-run target, opener Shikhar Dhawan (75 not out) starred with the bat to help his side cross the line with ease and 85 balls to spare. Captain Virat Kohli contributed with 45 runs before falling.



Earlier, India rode the exceptional bowling effort of Wrist Spinner Kuldeep Yadav (4/39) and Fast Bowler Mohammed Shami (3/19) to restrict the hosts to a paltry 157 runs.



Brief scores: India 156/2 (D/L method) in 34.5 overs (Shikhar Dhawan 75, Virat Kohli 45; Doug Bracewell 1/23) beat New Zealand 157 all out (Kane Williamson 64, Ross Taylor 24; Kuldeep Yadav 4/39) by 8 wickets.