New Zealand chase 348 with 11 balls to spare
As the format changed, so did the result with New Zealand registering their first ODI win since the World Cup semifinals encounter against the same opposition. Winning the toss, stand-in skipper Tom Latham elected to field first in Hamilton.
It is time for the 1st ODI and New Zealand have won the toss and opted to bowl first. #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/Bzov9lb5hD
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 5, 2020
Here are the five talking points of the game:
New openers Shaw-Agarwal add 50-run opening stand
For the fourth time in ODIs, India had two openers making their debut in the same match. Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal both looked impressive against the new ball and added 50 runs in 7.5 overs before Prithvi departed for 20. Five balls later, Southee got rid of the other opener Agarwal too.
Mayank Agarwal and Prithvi Shaw all set to make their ODI debut for #TeamIndia.
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 5, 2020
Proud moment for this duo 🤝🤝#NZvIND pic.twitter.com/mXCKsURRIk
Skipper Kohli scores a half-century
Walking out to bat at No.3, Virat Kohli continued to bat with flair as he brought up his 101st fifty-plus score in ODIs. However, Kohli’s trouble against wrist-spinners continued. After Adam Zampa, it was Ish Sodhi who accounted for the Indian skipper.
Kohli was outdone by a googly from Sodhi and he was dismissed for 51.
FIFTY!
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 5, 2020
A composed 58th ODI half-century for @imVkohli 👏👏
Live - https://t.co/ewSrnE8I9m #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/dGM4qw8dnQ
Iyer 103, KL 88*
After a brilliant run at No.4 so far, Shreyas Iyer finally went on to register his first century in ODIs. The Mumbaikar hit eleven boundaries during his stay. He was dropped thrice during the entire course but the right-hander made sure he capitalised and shifted gears at the right time.
Here it is!
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 5, 2020
Maiden ODI 💯 for @ShreyasIyer15 💥💥#NZvIND pic.twitter.com/JgEqaJH0BW
The man in form, KL Rahul put up another good knock batting in the lower-order. The wicket-keeper batsman was unbeaten on 88* from just 64 balls as he hit six maximums and three boundaries during his stay at the crease.
6⃣ over long-off.
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) February 5, 2020
6⃣ over long-on.
KL Rahul has raced to 43 from just 34 balls.
🇮🇳 - 236/3 (39)#OneFamily #CricketMeriJaan #NZvIND
KL Rahul joins the party. Brings up his 7th ODI FIFTY off 41 deliveries.
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 5, 2020
Live - https://t.co/ewSrnE8I9m #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/aq9AvO5rAJ
Henry Nicholls and Tom Latham score fifties
Henry Nicholls who opened the innings for New Zealand batted really well for his 79. He was looking all-set before a fantastic throw from Kohli cut short his stay at the crease.
Nicholls 69* and Taylor 25* have the score 147/2 after 25 overs at @seddonpark. Shami back into the attack now for India. LIVE scoring | https://t.co/4X8QVMuuLb #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/HhiAYKuND9
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 5, 2020
Skipper Tom Latham also stepped up and scored a crucial 69 from just 48 balls. He and Taylor added 138 runs from just 79 balls for the fourth wicket.
Nicholls 69* and Taylor 25* have the score 147/2 after 25 overs at @seddonpark. Shami back into the attack now for India. LIVE scoring | https://t.co/4X8QVMuuLb #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/HhiAYKuND9
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 5, 2020
Ross Taylor scores his fourth ton at Hamilton
Ross Taylor’s brilliant run at Seddon Park continued as he smashed his 21st ODI century. The Kiwi batsman scored an unbeaten 109 runs from just 84 balls as New Zealand completed a splendid run-chase.
ROSS TAYLOR. A 73 ball 100 for the King of Seddon Park. 321/4 now in the 44th over. The target is 348. LIVE scoring | https://t.co/4X8QVMuuLb #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/FY43tyJUqH
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 5, 2020
With the lead 1-0 in favour of the Black Caps, the visitors will have to win two back-to-back games in order to win the series.