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India vs New Zealand, Live Cricket Score, Latest Updates, 1st ODI: India win the first ODI by 8 wickets and this win will give them huge confidence. In the end, it was the nervous-looking Rayudu who hit the winning run for India. But it was Dhawan and Virat, who paved the way. Dhawan, with 75 off 103, looked a different batsman than what he was a few days back in Australia. India go 1-0 up in 5-match series. The first India vs New Zealand ODI is being telecast on Star Sports Network. The New Zealand-India live streaming will take place on hotstar.com. Click
here to know when and where to watch the first ODI between New Zealand and India. Preview, 1st ODI: Riding high on confidence, the Indian team led by Virat Kohli will look to maintain their winning run when they take on hosts New Zealand in the first contest of the five-match ODI rubber at the McLean Park here on Wednesday. The Men in Blue are brimming with high spirit after a convincing series win, both in Tests and ODI, against Australia in their own backyard. [caption id=“attachment_5942671” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] File image of New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and India captain Virat Kohli. AFP/AP[/caption] However, the tourists have won only 10 out of 35 ODIs against the Kiwis in their home turf, which also includes a 0-4 thrashing in 2014. The Indian team boasts of a strong batting lineup with the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and an in-form Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Openers Rohit and Dhawan are once again expected to give a fine start looking at their recent form, nothing looks difficult for the duo. Also, Kohli, as usual, is in his peak and would once again be the main strength of the Indian batting line-up. The Indian run-machine had scored a century in his previous outing at this venue during their last tour here in 2014. What could be a major relief for the team management and Kohli will be the current form of Dhoni, who ended the just concluded ODIs series against the Aussies as leading run scorer with a string of half-centuries. The stumper is once again expected to replicate his form against the Kiwis. In the bowling department, medium pacer Bhuvaneshwar Kumar will once again lead the attack along with Mohammad Shami. The two were the most consistent performers during the ODI series down under. Meanwhile, looking at his recent outing, Yuzvendra Chahal, who emereged with carrer best figures of 6/42 against Australia in the final ODI, is likely to be picked in the playing eleven on Wednesday ahead of chinaman Kuldeep Yadav. Ravindra Jadeja will once again play the crucial role of an all-rounder if he gets a chance in place of newcomer Vijay Shankar. Coming to New Zealand, Ross Taylor, who recently played a key role in the Kiwis whitewash of Sri Lanka, will be the man to look out for. Taylor amassed 281 runs against the Lankans, which included couple of fifties and a century in three games. Henry Nicholls, who smashed an unbeaten 124 in the final affair against the islanders, will try to replicate his show against the No. 2 ranked India. The Kiwi batting line-up also has some other big guns like Martin Guptill, Colin Munro and skipper Kane Williamson. Kane has been the most consistent performer for the home side while Munro carries the ability to swiftly change gears depending upon the situation. In terms of bowling, the Kiwis posses one of the most attacking pace attack with Trent Boult and Tim Southee. The duo are well known for their ability to get early breakthroughs and in death overs. Also, the duo are likely to get an able support from pacer Lockie Ferguson, who too, was impressive in their last series. In spin, leg spinner Ish Sodhi, who was New Zealand’s key performer against Lanka after picking eight wickets from three ODIs, could be the another danger weapon against the tourist. Overall, another tight contest will be on cards when the World number two and three-ranked sides clash. Teams: India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli (Captain), MS Dhoni (wicket-keeper), Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ambati Rayudu, Shubman Gill, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, K. Khaleel Ahmed New Zealand: Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson (captain), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham (wicket-keeper), Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Henry Nicholls, Doug Bracewell, Matt Henry With IANS inputs
Highlights, India vs New Zealand, 1st ODI, Full Cricket Score: Mohammed Shami, Shikhar Dhawan help visitors take 1-0 lead
India vs New Zealand Live Score: India win the first ODI by 8 wickets and this win will give them huge confidence. In the end, it was the nervous-looking Rayudu who hit the winning run for India. But it was Dhawan and Virat, who paved the way. Dhawan, with 75 off 103, looked a different batsman than what he was a few days back in Australia. India go 1-0 up in 5-match series.
 "Highlights, India vs New Zealand, 1st ODI, Full Cricket Score: Mohammed Shami, Shikhar Dhawan help visitors take 1-0 lead")
It was a professional performance from India. Victory in the first ODI in New Zealand is a special occasion for the visitors. Great to see Shami getting the Player of the Match award for his brilliant spell. A lot of positives for India – Dhawan scoring runs, Rayudu spending some time in the middle, Kuldeep and Chahal shining together.
Kiwis have a lot to work on. Think Williamson need to rework the playing XI in the next match after reading the pitch. They missed Ish Sodhi for sure here.
The second ODI is on 26 January and the match will resume at 7.30 am. Hope to see you again. Till then, take care and good bye.
Mohammed Shami is Player of the Match
Shami: It is teamwork. We played well in 2018 and our support for each other is there to be seen. We decide everything together as a bowling unit and efforts are there to be seen. Injury changed things for me and for 18 months I was in rehab and when I came back, everyone backed me. People pushed me to work hard on my fitness. Pitches are quite similar to Australia. Weather conditions are different. Australia was much hotter and here weather is pleasant. It was important to adapt.
And that’s it. A sharp again Dhawan anchors India to victory. No hassles as such for the batsmen after a power house bowling performance. New Zealand were never in the game after scoring 157 and honestly, they have been blown away.
India take a 1-0 series’ lead and now must build on it at a new venue, Bay Oval at Mt. Maunganui. Back to back ODIs there.
After 34.5 overs,India 156/2 ( Shikhar Dhawan 75 , Ambati Rayudu 13)
India win the first ODI by 8 wickets (DLS method) and this win will give them huge confidence. In the end, it was the nervous-looking Rayudu who hit the winning run for India. But it was Dhawan and Virat, who paved the way. Dhawan, with 75 off 103, looked a different batsman than what he was a few days back in Australia. India go 1-0 up in 5-match series.
After 34 overs,India 150/2 ( Shikhar Dhawan 74 , Ambati Rayudu 8)
Rayudu is struggling here and again very strange to see this. He is trying to play too many big shots here, getting beaten. On other occasions, sticking to defending the balls. Should look to middle the ball and rotate strike. Indian team is in a position right now where him getting out of form will solve a lot of puzzles.
After 33 overs,India 148/2 ( Shikhar Dhawan 73 , Ambati Rayudu 8)
This is strange from India here. Not looking for boundaries and taking risky singles. Playing dots after dots. Rayudu edged one to the keeper but no one in the Kiwis ranks appealed, adding more to the strange aspect in this phase of the game. India need 8 now.
After 32 overs,India 145/2 ( Shikhar Dhawan 71 , Ambati Rayudu 7)
New Zealand have done well to delay the loss in first ODI with some disciplined bowling. Seems like a period in the game where they are trying to get back into bowling rythm and Indian batsmen trying to have a good batting practice.
After 31 overs,India 142/2 ( Shikhar Dhawan 68 , Ambati Rayudu 7)
Good to see Kiwis still at it. There is a leg slip in place for Rayudu as Ferguson charges in. India’s No 4 is looking very nervous in the middle, having beaten on a number of occasions. India need 14 more to win.
After 30 overs,India 139/2 ( Shikhar Dhawan 66 , Ambati Rayudu 6)
Good over this by Bracewell in his comeback over. Just 3 runs. But the match has already slipped away. 17 more needed for India. Good chance for Rayudu to play a little knock here and go unbeaten. Will do a lot to his self confidence.
After 29 overs,India 136/2 ( Shikhar Dhawan 65 , Ambati Rayudu 4)
Ferguson has at least stopped Kohli from scoring another fifty in ODIs. He has settle win this achievement until the next match as despite the dismissal, India are on road to victory. Rayudu had his heart in his mouth on the second last ball though. Almost gave an easy catch behind the stumps.
OUT!
Short ball from Ferguson, continued to rise on Kohli and he tried a pull but the ball touched the edge of the bat and flew to Latham behind the stumps. Kohli walked instantly. Kohli c Latham b Lockie Ferguson 45(59)
After 28 overs,India 131/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 64 , Virat Kohli (C) 45)
Easy now for India. Both the batsmen dealing in singles. They know the target is in grasp now. Partnership into 90s. Needless to say such stands are key in chases. 25 more needed.
After 27 overs,India 126/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 62 , Virat Kohli (C) 42
Ferguson brought back in Williamson’s last attempt probably to make things happen. Kohli meanwhile inches close to another fifty. India need 30 more. This one looks done and dusted now.
After 26 overs,India 123/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 60 , Virat Kohli (C) 41)
Williamson should agree that he made a mistake by not playing Ish Sodhi here. Short boundaries yes but he could have been handy here, bowling in tandem with Santner who is not getting the much-needed support.
After 25 overs,India 117/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 57 , Virat Kohli (C) 38)
Close call for LBW and umpire raised his finger. Kohli was the batsman and he asked for DRS instantly. Was very confident he was not out and rightly so as he had nicked it to his pads. Feather touch really. India going smoothly here.
After 24 overs,India 115/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 56 , Virat Kohli (C) 37)
Santner bowling with variations in pace and length but has not been able to effect a wicket. This is the same pitch where Chahal and Kuldeep did what they did. He would be disappointed if he goes back without taking a wicket or two here.
After 23 overs,India 110/1 ( Shikhar Dhawan 52 , Virat Kohli (C) 36)
Southee brought back. Dhawan bring back his form with the bat. Fifty in first ODI. Could not get going in Australia but has bettered that now. India need 46 to win.
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