World Cup: Shami, Kohli help India beat New Zealand in Dharamsala
Mohammed Shami’s 5/54 helped India bowl New Zealand out for 273 before Virat Kohli’s 95 helped them overhaul that score with four wickets and two overs to spare.
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Mohammed Shami shone in his first appearance in this year’s World Cup with a haul of 5/54 against New Zealand. AP
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India won the toss and skipper Rohit Sharma invited New Zealand to bat. AP
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Mohammed Siraj drew first blood for India by removing Devon Conway for a nine-ball duck. AP
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Rachin Ravindra however, capitalised on an early reprieve to stitch a massive 159-run third-wicket stand with Daryl Mitchell, bringing New Zealand back on their feet. AP
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Daryl Mitchell would go on to bring up his fifth ODI hundred, top-scoring for the Black Caps with a knock of 130 that came at more than run-a-ball. AP
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Mohammed Shami played a big role in New Zealand’s collapse in their last six overs, grabbing three wickets including that of Daryl Mitchell. AP
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Rohit Sharma got India off to another flying start by adding 71 for the first wicket with Shubman Gill. AP
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Shubman Gill scored 26 off 31 deliveries, during which he would become the fastest batter to 2000 ODI runs. AP
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India were in a spot of both after Suryakumar Yadav, also making his first appearance in this World Cup, was run out for 2 with the Men in Blue losing half their side. AP
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Virat Kohli starred in another chase for India, this time scoring 95 off 114 against New Zealand, getting dismissed with the Men in Blue on the verge of victory. AP
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Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 39, hitting the winning boundary as India defeated New Zealand by four wickets with two overs to spare. AP


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