NEW DELHI: India’s inadequacy with the bowl once more got here to the fore within the first ODI in opposition to New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday. Having decreased the Kiwis to 88/3 within the twentieth over, Tom Latham and Kane Williamson made a sensational comeback and cruised to a 307-run chase with 17 balls remaining.
Latham smashed a career-best 145 not out and cast a marathon unbeaten 221-run stand with skipper Williamson (94*), to assist New Zealand register their thirteenth consecutive ODI win at residence, their longest successful run in ODIs at residence. This was solely the second time New Zealand efficiently chased down a 300+ goal in opposition to India in ODIs. Their highest was 348 in Hamilton, 2020.
Here’s a have a look at the 5 key moments of the primary ODI:
Top three clicked for India: The opening stand in any type of the sport has been the priority for India for the longest time. But stand-in skipper Shikhar Dhawan and younger Shubman Gill appeared to have this downside put to relaxation for now with their 124-run opening partnership as India batted first after shedding the toss. Dhawan made 72 off 77 whereas Gill’s 50 got here off 65 balls that helped India lay the platform for good whole on the board. Shreyas Iyer additionally roared again to type as he high scored with a formidable 80 from 76 balls studded with 4 fours and as many sixes.
Late flourish: With Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav going again to the pavilion cheaply, India discovered themselves in spot of trouble. But Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson led exceptional comeback with 94-run stand. Washington Sundar did the remaining by offering the late flourish with an unbeaten 37 off 16 balls. Sundar belted three sixes and as many fours to propel India, who received the previous T20 collection between the edges, to 306/7 at Eden Park in Auckland.
Kiwi openers didn’t capitalise: Chasing an enormous goal of 307, New Zealand openers Finn Allen (22) and Devon Conway (24) couldn’t construct on their good begins. Daryl Mitchell (11) additionally dismissed early that left the hosts struggling at 88/3 in 19.5 overs.
Latham-Williamson present: Everything appeared to be stepping into favour of India earlier than Tom Latham joined Kane Williamson within the center. Both gamers confirmed exemplary expertise and produced an ideal instance of the best way to construct a partnership with out breaking a sweat. At first Williamson was the senior accomplice and Latham performed a second fiddle. But nearing the fortieth over that hierarchy modified and Latham sprinted forward of his captain. He struck 23 runs within the fortieth over bowled by Shardul Thakur to go from 77 to a century – his seventh in one-day internationals – from 76 balls. They stayed collectively for the rest of the match and steered the Kiwis to victory at 309/3 with 17 balls remaining.
Umran’s spectacular debut: India’s Umran Malik (2-66) confirmed why he’s seen as a possible star of the white ball sport when he snatched two early wickets on debut to place New Zealand on the again foot. But Williamson and Latham mixed to put on down the India bowlers who missed their lengths on a difficult floor.
Latham smashed a career-best 145 not out and cast a marathon unbeaten 221-run stand with skipper Williamson (94*), to assist New Zealand register their thirteenth consecutive ODI win at residence, their longest successful run in ODIs at residence. This was solely the second time New Zealand efficiently chased down a 300+ goal in opposition to India in ODIs. Their highest was 348 in Hamilton, 2020.
Here’s a have a look at the 5 key moments of the primary ODI:
Top three clicked for India: The opening stand in any type of the sport has been the priority for India for the longest time. But stand-in skipper Shikhar Dhawan and younger Shubman Gill appeared to have this downside put to relaxation for now with their 124-run opening partnership as India batted first after shedding the toss. Dhawan made 72 off 77 whereas Gill’s 50 got here off 65 balls that helped India lay the platform for good whole on the board. Shreyas Iyer additionally roared again to type as he high scored with a formidable 80 from 76 balls studded with 4 fours and as many sixes.
Late flourish: With Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav going again to the pavilion cheaply, India discovered themselves in spot of trouble. But Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson led exceptional comeback with 94-run stand. Washington Sundar did the remaining by offering the late flourish with an unbeaten 37 off 16 balls. Sundar belted three sixes and as many fours to propel India, who received the previous T20 collection between the edges, to 306/7 at Eden Park in Auckland.
Kiwi openers didn’t capitalise: Chasing an enormous goal of 307, New Zealand openers Finn Allen (22) and Devon Conway (24) couldn’t construct on their good begins. Daryl Mitchell (11) additionally dismissed early that left the hosts struggling at 88/3 in 19.5 overs.
Latham-Williamson present: Everything appeared to be stepping into favour of India earlier than Tom Latham joined Kane Williamson within the center. Both gamers confirmed exemplary expertise and produced an ideal instance of the best way to construct a partnership with out breaking a sweat. At first Williamson was the senior accomplice and Latham performed a second fiddle. But nearing the fortieth over that hierarchy modified and Latham sprinted forward of his captain. He struck 23 runs within the fortieth over bowled by Shardul Thakur to go from 77 to a century – his seventh in one-day internationals – from 76 balls. They stayed collectively for the rest of the match and steered the Kiwis to victory at 309/3 with 17 balls remaining.
Umran’s spectacular debut: India’s Umran Malik (2-66) confirmed why he’s seen as a possible star of the white ball sport when he snatched two early wickets on debut to place New Zealand on the again foot. But Williamson and Latham mixed to put on down the India bowlers who missed their lengths on a difficult floor.