India vs New Zealand, Highlights, 2nd ODI in Delhi: Kiwis beat hosts by 6 runs

That’s it from us here. Join us for the 3rd ODI in Mohali. Good bye and take care.

Williamson: Very nice to talk about something else for a change. Lot of credit for the way we bowled, and pick up wickets. To just push the run-rate up was the key. I think the bowling was huge for us. We had just enough runs for the surface. The dew didn’t help, but the spinners did their job. Seam bowling was tough to face on that surface. It was a very good game of cricket, and credit to India.

Williamson: Very nice to talk about something else for a change. Lot of credit for the way we bowled, and pick up wickets. To just push the run-rate up was the key. I think the bowling was huge for us. We had just enough runs for the surface. The dew didn’t help, but the spinners did their job. Seam bowling was tough to face on that surface. It was a very good game of cricket, and credit to India.

Kane Williamson is named the Man of the Match.

Kane Williamson is named the Man of the Match.

Boult: Not just myself, but great effort by the bowling unit. Very satisfying, and now we look forward to Mohali. Good sign to see the bowlers bowling well. Under-par on the wicket in terms of our score, but happy we could defend it. (On the 49th over of the innings) Tried to remain aggressive, knew that if we could contain runs, we could be at an advantage. Credit to smart bowling, mixing up length and pace.

Boult: Not just myself, but great effort by the bowling unit. Very satisfying, and now we look forward to Mohali. Good sign to see the bowlers bowling well. Under-par on the wicket in terms of our score, but happy we could defend it. (On the 49th over of the innings) Tried to remain aggressive, knew that if we could contain runs, we could be at an advantage. Credit to smart bowling, mixing up length and pace.

OUT! GAME OVER! NZ win by 6 runs. A brilliant yorker from Southee! It’s on the off stump, Bumrah can’t get his bat down in time and finds his stumps rattled. Terrific delivery. New Zealand draw level 1-1.

OUT! GAME OVER! NZ win by 6 runs. A brilliant yorker from Southee! It’s on the off stump, Bumrah can’t get his bat down in time and finds his stumps rattled. Terrific delivery. New Zealand draw level 1-1.

Final over, Ball 1 : Umesh whips the first one through mid-wicket for a couple

Final over ball 2: Umesh mistimes his whack to mid off and gets a single

7 needed off 4

Final over, Ball 1 : Umesh whips the first one through mid-wicket for a couple

Final over ball 2: Umesh mistimes his whack to mid off and gets a single

7 needed off 4

Southee to bowl the last over. 10 needed off it.

Southee to bowl the last over. 10 needed off it.

After 49 overs,India 233/9 ( Umesh Yadav 15 , Jasprit Bumrah 0)

Yadav cuts one powerfully wide of third man but Bracewell does well to restrict to just single. Boult then bowls one very wide but it’s just inside the line. The umpire doesn’t react. Hardik then thumps one over mid off for a FOUR to breathe life into the crowd. Boult however responds with a yorker to bowl a dot next ball. Boult then removes Pandya and concedes just a single off the last ball. 10 needed off the last over.

After 49 overs,India 233/9 ( Umesh Yadav 15 , Jasprit Bumrah 0)

Yadav cuts one powerfully wide of third man but Bracewell does well to restrict to just single. Boult then bowls one very wide but it’s just inside the line. The umpire doesn’t react. Hardik then thumps one over mid off for a FOUR to breathe life into the crowd. Boult however responds with a yorker to bowl a dot next ball. Boult then removes Pandya and concedes just a single off the last ball. 10 needed off the last over.

OUT! Huge blow for India! Pandya departs. HH Pandya c Santner b Boult 36 (32b 3×4 0x6)

It’s short outside off, Hardik charges down the track and looks to absolutely murder with a slap but ends up getting a top edge to deep cover where the fielder makes no mistake. Boult has been splendid today and he gets a crucial wicket.  11 needed off 7 now.

OUT! Huge blow for India! Pandya departs. HH Pandya c Santner b Boult 36 (32b 3×4 0x6)

It’s short outside off, Hardik charges down the track and looks to absolutely murder with a slap but ends up getting a top edge to deep cover where the fielder makes no mistake. Boult has been splendid today and he gets a crucial wicket.  11 needed off 7 now.

Boult continues…

Boult continues…

After 48 overs,India 227/8 ( Hardik Pandya 32 , Umesh Yadav 13)

Hardik takes a single off the first ball. Yadav then cuts one wide of point, Southee puts in a brilliant dive in the deep to save a run. Yadav and Hardik then take singles of consecutive balls. After a dot, Umesh takes a single off the outside edge to make it 6 runs off the over. 16 needed off 12 now.

After 48 overs,India 227/8 ( Hardik Pandya 32 , Umesh Yadav 13)

Hardik takes a single off the first ball. Yadav then cuts one wide of point, Southee puts in a brilliant dive in the deep to save a run. Yadav and Hardik then take singles of consecutive balls. After a dot, Umesh takes a single off the outside edge to make it 6 runs off the over. 16 needed off 12 now.

Henry to bowl the 47th over.

Henry to bowl the 47th over.

After 47 overs,India 221/8 ( Hardik Pandya 30 , Umesh Yadav 9)

Hardik flicks one wide of long on and scampers through for a couple. He then takes a single. The pressure gets to Southee and he bowls a leg side wide. Umesh misses the next but thumps one to square leg where Taylor makes a very good save to concede just a single. The pressure then gets to the kiwis as an overthrow results in an extra run as India get two off the penultimate ball. A single off the last ball makes it 8 runs off the over. 22 needed off 18.

After 47 overs,India 221/8 ( Hardik Pandya 30 , Umesh Yadav 9)

Hardik flicks one wide of long on and scampers through for a couple. He then takes a single. The pressure gets to Southee and he bowls a leg side wide. Umesh misses the next but thumps one to square leg where Taylor makes a very good save to concede just a single. The pressure then gets to the kiwis as an overthrow results in an extra run as India get two off the penultimate ball. A single off the last ball makes it 8 runs off the over. 22 needed off 18.

Southee continues….

Southee continues….

After 46 overs,India 213/8 ( Hardik Pandya 24 , Umesh Yadav 8)

Kohli is getting pretty excited. This is turning out to be a thriller. After a couple of singles, Boult brings one back in, Hardik is beaten for pace and swing, he misses. The ball hits his pads and races away to third man fence for four leg byes. Hardik then places one through point for a couple thanks to some lazy fielding by the point fielder. A singles off the last ball makes it 9 runs off the over. Hardik keeps the strike. 30 needed off 24 now.

After 46 overs,India 213/8 ( Hardik Pandya 24 , Umesh Yadav 8)

Kohli is getting pretty excited. This is turning out to be a thriller. After a couple of singles, Boult brings one back in, Hardik is beaten for pace and swing, he misses. The ball hits his pads and races away to third man fence for four leg byes. Hardik then places one through point for a couple thanks to some lazy fielding by the point fielder. A singles off the last ball makes it 9 runs off the over. Hardik keeps the strike. 30 needed off 24 now.

Boult continues…

Boult continues…

After 45 overs,India 204/8 ( Hardik Pandya 20 , Umesh Yadav 7)

India living by the sword. Hardik mistimes his pull to mid-wicket and they scamper through for a risky second, the fielder misses his shy at the non-striker’s end. Umesh was struggling big time. Umesh then gets into the act and pulls it through mid-wicket for four. Two more singles in the over make it 9 runs from the over.

After 45 overs,India 204/8 ( Hardik Pandya 20 , Umesh Yadav 7)

India living by the sword. Hardik mistimes his pull to mid-wicket and they scamper through for a risky second, the fielder misses his shy at the non-striker’s end. Umesh was struggling big time. Umesh then gets into the act and pulls it through mid-wicket for four. Two more singles in the over make it 9 runs from the over.

Southee back on.

Southee back on.

After 44 overs,India 195/8 ( Hardik Pandya 16 , Umesh Yadav 2)

Hardik gets a lifeline. Umesh tucks it to mid-wicket, Hardik has taken off quickly and looks for a single but Umesh sends him back, Hardik is struggling but the fielder misses the shy. He was a goner had that hit. Umesh then gets a top edge on the pull but it falls safely to fine leg. Hardik does well to take a single off the last ball to retain strike. 2 runs off the over. 48 needed off 36.

After 44 overs,India 195/8 ( Hardik Pandya 16 , Umesh Yadav 2)

Hardik gets a lifeline. Umesh tucks it to mid-wicket, Hardik has taken off quickly and looks for a single but Umesh sends him back, Hardik is struggling but the fielder misses the shy. He was a goner had that hit. Umesh then gets a top edge on the pull but it falls safely to fine leg. Hardik does well to take a single off the last ball to retain strike. 2 runs off the over. 48 needed off 36.

After 43 overs,India 193/8 ( Hardik Pandya 15 , Umesh Yadav 1)

A good over for India. The crowd comes back to life. Hardik takes a couple with some good running and then after a couple of singles from each batsman, Hardik cuts one powerfully over point for a four. 8 runs off the over. 50 needed off 42.

After 43 overs,India 193/8 ( Hardik Pandya 15 , Umesh Yadav 1)

A good over for India. The crowd comes back to life. Hardik takes a couple with some good running and then after a couple of singles from each batsman, Hardik cuts one powerfully over point for a four. 8 runs off the over. 50 needed off 42.

Matt Henry back on.

Matt Henry back on.

After 42 overs,India 185/8 ( Hardik Pandya 8 , Umesh Yadav 0)

Brilliant over from Boult. Just one run conceded. He hurried the batsmen with extra pace. His economy rate is 1.71. 7-2-12-1. India need 58 off 48.

After 42 overs,India 185/8 ( Hardik Pandya 8 , Umesh Yadav 0)

Brilliant over from Boult. Just one run conceded. He hurried the batsmen with extra pace. His economy rate is 1.71. 7-2-12-1. India need 58 off 48.

Boult back on. 59 needed from 54 with 2 wickets in hand. Will need a blinder from Hardik to win this for India.

Boult back on. 59 needed from 54 with 2 wickets in hand. Will need a blinder from Hardik to win this for India.

After 41 overs,India 184/8 ( Hardik Pandya 7 , Umesh Yadav 0); need 59 to win from 54 balls

Part-timer Guptill gets introduced into the attack, and starts off with a couple of wides. OUT! India are seven down now, needing another 63 to win! Patel miscues a full toss from Guptill, and ends up serving a simple catch to Santner, one of the best fielders in the side, at long-on! Amit Mishra is the new batsman now. Nearly over for the hosts now! 

OUT! Eight down! Mishra looks to slog towards midwicket, and ends up top-edging it to short third-man, where substitute Bracewell takes the catch. Most eventful over in the match so far, with four wides and two wickets coming off it! 

Axar Patel c Mitchell Santner b Martin Guptill 17(22); Amit Mishra c sub (Doug Bracewell) b Martin Guptill 1(3)

After 41 overs,India 184/8 ( Hardik Pandya 7 , Umesh Yadav 0); need 59 to win from 54 balls

Part-timer Guptill gets introduced into the attack, and starts off with a couple of wides. OUT! India are seven down now, needing another 63 to win! Patel miscues a full toss from Guptill, and ends up serving a simple catch to Santner, one of the best fielders in the side, at long-on! Amit Mishra is the new batsman now. Nearly over for the hosts now! 

OUT! Eight down! Mishra looks to slog towards midwicket, and ends up top-edging it to short third-man, where substitute Bracewell takes the catch. Most eventful over in the match so far, with four wides and two wickets coming off it! 

Axar Patel c Mitchell Santner b Martin Guptill 17(22); Amit Mishra c sub (Doug Bracewell) b Martin Guptill 1(3)

After 40 overs,India 178/6 ( Axar Patel 17 , Hardik Pandya 6); need 65 to win from 60 balls

OUT! Biggest blow for the hosts at this stage, as Dhoni walks back for 39 off 65 balls! Slower one from Southee, Dhoni simply pushes this one back to the bowler, who takes a fantastic low, one-handed catch to break the budding partnership. The Black Caps will now feel they’ve got this sealed, though there’s Axar and Hardik Pandya still to get rid of. Pandya ends the over with a drive through extra-cover! 

OUT! MS Dhoni c&b Tim Southee 39(65)

After 40 overs,India 178/6 ( Axar Patel 17 , Hardik Pandya 6); need 65 to win from 60 balls

OUT! Biggest blow for the hosts at this stage, as Dhoni walks back for 39 off 65 balls! Slower one from Southee, Dhoni simply pushes this one back to the bowler, who takes a fantastic low, one-handed catch to break the budding partnership. The Black Caps will now feel they’ve got this sealed, though there’s Axar and Hardik Pandya still to get rid of. Pandya ends the over with a drive through extra-cover! 

OUT! MS Dhoni c&b Tim Southee 39(65)

After 39 overs,India 169/5 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 37 , Axar Patel 16); need 74 to win from 66

SIX! Axar’s patience finally runs out, and he launches Santner over midwicket with a clean hit! They look more of such strikes now. Eight runs off the 39th over

After 39 overs,India 169/5 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 37 , Axar Patel 16); need 74 to win from 66

SIX! Axar’s patience finally runs out, and he launches Santner over midwicket with a clean hit! They look more of such strikes now. Eight runs off the 39th over

After 38 overs,India 161/5 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 36 , Axar Patel 9)

Southee returns to the attack after a round of spin from both ends. Gives away just two singles, with Dhoni moving to 36. Pressure starting to build on the hosts now.

After 38 overs,India 161/5 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 36 , Axar Patel 9)

Southee returns to the attack after a round of spin from both ends. Gives away just two singles, with Dhoni moving to 36. Pressure starting to build on the hosts now.

After 37 overs,India 159/5 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 35 , Axar Patel 8); need 84 to win from 78 balls

Three runs off the over, including a wide down Patel’s leg side. Dhoni and Patel have built a steady partnership so far, and will have to step the scoring rate up if they are to keep the required rate under check.

After 37 overs,India 159/5 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 35 , Axar Patel 8); need 84 to win from 78 balls

Three runs off the over, including a wide down Patel’s leg side. Dhoni and Patel have built a steady partnership so far, and will have to step the scoring rate up if they are to keep the required rate under check.

After 36 overs,India 156/5 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 34 , Axar Patel 7); need 87 runs off 84 balls

Devcich begins cramping up in this over, pulling away from one of his deliveries in the process. The part-timer concedes seven off this one, and has one more over to go in his quota now.

After 36 overs,India 156/5 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 34 , Axar Patel 7); need 87 runs off 84 balls

Devcich begins cramping up in this over, pulling away from one of his deliveries in the process. The part-timer concedes seven off this one, and has one more over to go in his quota now.

After 35 overs,India 149/5 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 30 , Axar Patel 5); need 94 to win from 90 balls

The players replenish themselves with some drinks, with the batsmen facing an uphill task before them. Tight eighth over by Santner, with just two singles coming off it.

After 35 overs,India 149/5 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 30 , Axar Patel 5); need 94 to win from 90 balls

The players replenish themselves with some drinks, with the batsmen facing an uphill task before them. Tight eighth over by Santner, with just two singles coming off it.

After 34 overs,India 147/5 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 29 , Axar Patel 4); need 96 runs off 96 balls

While India’s required rate is still at a run-a-ball, they may not have as many wickets in their kitty as they would like. Tidy over by Devcich, with four coming off it.

After 34 overs,India 147/5 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 29 , Axar Patel 4); need 96 runs off 96 balls

While India’s required rate is still at a run-a-ball, they may not have as many wickets in their kitty as they would like. Tidy over by Devcich, with four coming off it.

After 33 overs,India 143/5 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 27 , Axar Patel 2)

Santner returns to the attack. Two singles taken in the over. Axar is one of the last recognised batsmen for the hosts now, and Dhoni will rely heavily on him to keep the hosts in contention.

After 33 overs,India 143/5 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 27 , Axar Patel 2)

Santner returns to the attack. Two singles taken in the over. Axar is one of the last recognised batsmen for the hosts now, and Dhoni will rely heavily on him to keep the hosts in contention.

After 32 overs,India 141/5 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 26 , Axar Patel 1)

A very good over from Henry. He got the key wicket of Jadhav who was looking ominous and conceded just 2 runs.

After 32 overs,India 141/5 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 26 , Axar Patel 1)

A very good over from Henry. He got the key wicket of Jadhav who was looking ominous and conceded just 2 runs.

OUT! Henry provides the crucial breakthrough. K Jadhav c Ronchi b Henry 41 (37b 2×4 2×6) 

It’s very full outside off, Jadhav stays back and looks to steer but ends up getting an outside edge to the keeper. The 66-run stand is broken.

Axar Patel is the new batsman

OUT! Henry provides the crucial breakthrough. K Jadhav c Ronchi b Henry 41 (37b 2×4 2×6) 

It’s very full outside off, Jadhav stays back and looks to steer but ends up getting an outside edge to the keeper. The 66-run stand is broken.

Axar Patel is the new batsman

After 31 overs,India 139/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 25 , Kedar Jadhav 41)

Sensible from India. Five singles taken without any fuss.

After 31 overs,India 139/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 25 , Kedar Jadhav 41)

Sensible from India. Five singles taken without any fuss.

Devcich back on.

Devcich back on.

After 30 overs,India 134/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 23 , Kedar Jadhav 38)

Dhoni getting into the act now. He pulls one through square leg for a four. Jadhav had earlier guided one fine to third man for a couple. 7 runs off the over. These two seem at complete ease so far. The dew might be taking effect it seems.

After 30 overs,India 134/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 23 , Kedar Jadhav 38)

Dhoni getting into the act now. He pulls one through square leg for a four. Jadhav had earlier guided one fine to third man for a couple. 7 runs off the over. These two seem at complete ease so far. The dew might be taking effect it seems.

Henry continues….

Henry continues….

After 29 overs,India 127/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 19 , Kedar Jadhav 35)

A decent over from Boult. Just four runs off it.  New Zealand need to make something happen now. These two are looking ominous. Dhoni taking singles and Jadhav going for his shots. They have complemented each other well so far.

After 29 overs,India 127/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 19 , Kedar Jadhav 35)

A decent over from Boult. Just four runs off it.  New Zealand need to make something happen now. These two are looking ominous. Dhoni taking singles and Jadhav going for his shots. They have complemented each other well so far.

Boult continues…

Boult continues…

After 28 overs,India 123/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 18 , Kedar Jadhav 32)

Jadhav is playing some good aggressive cricket. He charges down the track and lofts one over extra cover for a six. Then gets down and sweeps it wide of fine leg for four. Four more singles make it 13 runs from the over. These two have made sure that India haven’t got bogged down, they have scored 36 in the last five overs.

After 28 overs,India 123/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 18 , Kedar Jadhav 32)

Jadhav is playing some good aggressive cricket. He charges down the track and lofts one over extra cover for a six. Then gets down and sweeps it wide of fine leg for four. Four more singles make it 13 runs from the over. These two have made sure that India haven’t got bogged down, they have scored 36 in the last five overs.

After 27 overs,India 110/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 16 , Kedar Jadhav 21)

A decent over from Boult. The Kiwi have done well in the field and their ground fielding has been excellent. Guptill makes a fantastic stop at point to deny the batsmen a single. Just 2 runs off the over.

After 27 overs,India 110/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 16 , Kedar Jadhav 21)

A decent over from Boult. The Kiwi have done well in the field and their ground fielding has been excellent. Guptill makes a fantastic stop at point to deny the batsmen a single. Just 2 runs off the over.

Trent Boult back on.

Trent Boult back on.

After 26 overs,India 108/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 15 , Kedar Jadhav 20)

India upping the ante now. Santner drops one short, Dhoni hammers it over deep mid-wicket.  Dhoni then late cuts one through gully for four. 11 runs off the over.  135 needed off 24 overs.

After 26 overs,India 108/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 15 , Kedar Jadhav 20)

India upping the ante now. Santner drops one short, Dhoni hammers it over deep mid-wicket.  Dhoni then late cuts one through gully for four. 11 runs off the over.  135 needed off 24 overs.

After 25 overs,India 97/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 11 , Kedar Jadhav 13)

Good over from Henry. He hit the right spots on and around off. Just 2 runs off the over.

After 25 overs,India 97/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 11 , Kedar Jadhav 13)

Good over from Henry. He hit the right spots on and around off. Just 2 runs off the over.

After 24 overs,India 95/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 10 , Kedar Jadhav 12)

This is good stuff from India. Jadhav gets down and slog sweeps it through square leg for four. Four more singles make it 8 runs from the over.

After 24 overs,India 95/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 10 , Kedar Jadhav 12)

This is good stuff from India. Jadhav gets down and slog sweeps it through square leg for four. Four more singles make it 8 runs from the over.

After 23 overs,India 87/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 8 , Kedar Jadhav 6)

Dhoni releases some pressure as he thumps a pull off a short delivery from Henry for four through square leg. There is uneven bounce on the surface. Dhoni gets an inside edge off it. It stayed low. 6 runs off the over.

After 23 overs,India 87/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 8 , Kedar Jadhav 6)

Dhoni releases some pressure as he thumps a pull off a short delivery from Henry for four through square leg. There is uneven bounce on the surface. Dhoni gets an inside edge off it. It stayed low. 6 runs off the over.

Matt Henry into the attack now.

Matt Henry into the attack now.

Southee continues….

Southee continues….

After 22 overs,India 81/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 3 , Kedar Jadhav 5)

Devcich bowling a bit flatter. There is an LBW appeal that is turned down against Dhoni as it was heading down leg. 5 runs off the over.

After 22 overs,India 81/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 3 , Kedar Jadhav 5)

Devcich bowling a bit flatter. There is an LBW appeal that is turned down against Dhoni as it was heading down leg. 5 runs off the over.

After 21 overs,India 76/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 1 , Kedar Jadhav 2)

Good change of lengths in that over from Southee. He drops one short, it doesn’t bounce and Dhoni mistimes his pull to deep mid-wicket for one. Southee the bowls in good length areas and doesn’t concede a run. Just 2 runs off it.

After 21 overs,India 76/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 1 , Kedar Jadhav 2)

Good change of lengths in that over from Southee. He drops one short, it doesn’t bounce and Dhoni mistimes his pull to deep mid-wicket for one. Southee the bowls in good length areas and doesn’t concede a run. Just 2 runs off it.

After 20 overs,India 74/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 0 , Kedar Jadhav 1)

A tight over from Devcich. Two runs and a run out in that over. New Zealand building good pressure. India need to make sure they don’t go into a shell. They hav lost two quick wickets and need to steady proceedings.

After 20 overs,India 74/4 ( MS Dhoni (C) (W) 0 , Kedar Jadhav 1)

A tight over from Devcich. Two runs and a run out in that over. New Zealand building good pressure. India need to make sure they don’t go into a shell. They hav lost two quick wickets and need to steady proceedings.

OUT! Run out. This is good from the Kiwis!  M Pandey run out 19 (25b 0x4 1×6) 

Manish Pandey tucks it to deep square leg. Takes a single and then scampers through for a second. He is struggling to complete it so dives but Santner responds with a brilliant throw from the deep and the keeper whips the bails off. Replays found him just short. 

Kedar Jadhav strides out to the middle.

OUT! Run out. This is good from the Kiwis!  M Pandey run out 19 (25b 0x4 1×6) 

Manish Pandey tucks it to deep square leg. Takes a single and then scampers through for a second. He is struggling to complete it so dives but Santner responds with a brilliant throw from the deep and the keeper whips the bails off. Replays found him just short. 

Kedar Jadhav strides out to the middle.

After 19 overs,India 72/3 ( Manish Pandey 18 , MS Dhoni (C) (W) 0)

A successful over from Southee. 3 runs and a wicket off it.

After 19 overs,India 72/3 ( Manish Pandey 18 , MS Dhoni (C) (W) 0)

A successful over from Southee. 3 runs and a wicket off it.

OUT! Southee gets Rahane. A Rahane c Anderson b Southee 28 (49b 3×4 0x6)

It was a short one from Southee, Rahane rocks back for a pull but gets a top edge to fine leg. Anderson charges forward, dives forward and pouches it inches above the ground. He gets up and signals to the umpire that he doesn’t know whether it is clean or not. The umpire refers it to third umpire giving the soft signal as out. Replays are inconclusive and the third umpire, going by the soft signal, gives it out.

OUT! Southee gets Rahane. A Rahane c Anderson b Southee 28 (49b 3×4 0x6)

It was a short one from Southee, Rahane rocks back for a pull but gets a top edge to fine leg. Anderson charges forward, dives forward and pouches it inches above the ground. He gets up and signals to the umpire that he doesn’t know whether it is clean or not. The umpire refers it to third umpire giving the soft signal as out. Replays are inconclusive and the third umpire, going by the soft signal, gives it out.

Southee continues….

Southee continues….

After 18 overs,India 69/2 ( Ajinkya Rahane 27 , Manish Pandey 16)

A hint of turn for Santner in that over. He is varying his lengths really well. Rahane looked to tuck one but got a leading edge to the off side. Just one run off the over.

After 18 overs,India 69/2 ( Ajinkya Rahane 27 , Manish Pandey 16)

A hint of turn for Santner in that over. He is varying his lengths really well. Rahane looked to tuck one but got a leading edge to the off side. Just one run off the over.

After 17 overs,India 68/2 ( Ajinkya Rahane 27 , Manish Pandey 15)

Good change of pace from Southee in that over. He made Rahane take risk. Rahane thumped one straight back over his head doe a four off the second ball but Southee recovered well to concede just 2 from the next 4 balls. Looks like Rahane is getting a bit impatient now.

After 17 overs,India 68/2 ( Ajinkya Rahane 27 , Manish Pandey 15)

Good change of pace from Southee in that over. He made Rahane take risk. Rahane thumped one straight back over his head doe a four off the second ball but Southee recovered well to concede just 2 from the next 4 balls. Looks like Rahane is getting a bit impatient now.

After 16 overs,India 62/2 ( Ajinkya Rahane 22 , Manish Pandey 14)

Good stuff from India, rotating the strike. Five singles off it. Both the left-arm spinners bowling well in tandem.

After 16 overs,India 62/2 ( Ajinkya Rahane 22 , Manish Pandey 14)

Good stuff from India, rotating the strike. Five singles off it. Both the left-arm spinners bowling well in tandem.

After 15 overs,India 57/2 ( Ajinkya Rahane 19 , Manish Pandey 12)

A heart in mouth moment for Rahane. But Pandey gets a six too. Rahane charges down the track, converts it into a full toss and looks to loft but ends up mistiming it, luckily for him, it falls short of the long off fielder. Devcich then drops one short, Pandey hammers it over deep mid-wicket for a six to release some pressure. 9 runs off the over.

After 15 overs,India 57/2 ( Ajinkya Rahane 19 , Manish Pandey 12)

A heart in mouth moment for Rahane. But Pandey gets a six too. Rahane charges down the track, converts it into a full toss and looks to loft but ends up mistiming it, luckily for him, it falls short of the long off fielder. Devcich then drops one short, Pandey hammers it over deep mid-wicket for a six to release some pressure. 9 runs off the over.

After 14 overs,India 48/2 ( Ajinkya Rahane 17 , Manish Pandey 5)

Another tight over from Santner. He too is getting some drift. Not much turn. Two runs off the over.

After 14 overs,India 48/2 ( Ajinkya Rahane 17 , Manish Pandey 5)

Another tight over from Santner. He too is getting some drift. Not much turn. Two runs off the over.

After 13 overs,India 46/2 ( Ajinkya Rahane 16 , Manish Pandey 4)

A decent over from Devcich. He is getting some good drift. Pandey and Rahane looked to get singles. The ball is stopping a bit too. Five runs off the over.

After 13 overs,India 46/2 ( Ajinkya Rahane 16 , Manish Pandey 4)

A decent over from Devcich. He is getting some good drift. Pandey and Rahane looked to get singles. The ball is stopping a bit too. Five runs off the over.

Devcich continues.

Devcich continues.

After 12 overs,India 41/2 ( Ajinkya Rahane 15 , Manish Pandey 1)

A successful over from Santner. Just two runs and a wicket off it. He concentrated on bowling a flat trajectory. India need to rebuild now.

After 12 overs,India 41/2 ( Ajinkya Rahane 15 , Manish Pandey 1)

A successful over from Santner. Just two runs and a wicket off it. He concentrated on bowling a flat trajectory. India need to rebuild now.

OUT! Santner gets the big one! Kohli departs. V Kohli c Ronchi b Santner 9 (13b 1×4 0x6)

Kohli can’t believe it. He has a smile as he walks off. An innocuous delivery way down the leg side, Kohli looks to tuck bt gets a faint edge to the keeper. They all go up in an appeal. And the umpire, after pondering, lifts his finger. Strangled down the leg side.

Manish Pandey is the new batsman.

OUT! Santner gets the big one! Kohli departs. V Kohli c Ronchi b Santner 9 (13b 1×4 0x6)

Kohli can’t believe it. He has a smile as he walks off. An innocuous delivery way down the leg side, Kohli looks to tuck bt gets a faint edge to the keeper. They all go up in an appeal. And the umpire, after pondering, lifts his finger. Strangled down the leg side.

Manish Pandey is the new batsman.

Mitchell Santner into the attack now.

Mitchell Santner into the attack now.

After 11 overs,India 39/1 ( Ajinkya Rahane 14 , Virat Kohli 9)

Rahane and Kohli dealing in singles. Devcich with a decent start. Just four singles off it.

After 11 overs,India 39/1 ( Ajinkya Rahane 14 , Virat Kohli 9)

Rahane and Kohli dealing in singles. Devcich with a decent start. Just four singles off it.

Devcich into the attack now.

Devcich into the attack now.

After 10 overs,India 35/1 ( Ajinkya Rahane 12 , Virat Kohli 8)

Rahane goes for another late-cut, though he can get only a single this time. Mix-up between Rahane and Kohli in the fourth ball after the latter plays the delivery straight to leg slip. Rahane survives though, as the fielder’s throw is wide off the stumps. Kohli ends the over with a glorious cover drive — a signal of things to come maybe?

After 10 overs,India 35/1 ( Ajinkya Rahane 12 , Virat Kohli 8)

Rahane goes for another late-cut, though he can get only a single this time. Mix-up between Rahane and Kohli in the fourth ball after the latter plays the delivery straight to leg slip. Rahane survives though, as the fielder’s throw is wide off the stumps. Kohli ends the over with a glorious cover drive — a signal of things to come maybe?

After 9 overs,India 29/1 ( Ajinkya Rahane 11 , Virat Kohli 3)

Rahane gets a boundary off a late cut off Southee. Good over for the hosts, with seven coming off it. Meanwhile, the volume seems to have gone up at the Feroz Shah Kotla, with local boy Kohli out at the centre now!

After 9 overs,India 29/1 ( Ajinkya Rahane 11 , Virat Kohli 3)

Rahane gets a boundary off a late cut off Southee. Good over for the hosts, with seven coming off it. Meanwhile, the volume seems to have gone up at the Feroz Shah Kotla, with local boy Kohli out at the centre now!

After 8 overs,India 22/1 ( Ajinkya Rahane 6 , Virat Kohli 1)

OUT! The pressure exerted by Boult finally gets him his victim, and Rohit pokes at a short ball outside off, getting a thick edge to the keeper. Oh dear! He seems to have torn a bicep or something over here. The physio escorts him back to the pavilion, and we have Kohli batting now. 

Rohit Sharma c Luke Ronchi b Trent Boult 15(27)

After 8 overs,India 22/1 ( Ajinkya Rahane 6 , Virat Kohli 1)

OUT! The pressure exerted by Boult finally gets him his victim, and Rohit pokes at a short ball outside off, getting a thick edge to the keeper. Oh dear! He seems to have torn a bicep or something over here. The physio escorts him back to the pavilion, and we have Kohli batting now. 

Rohit Sharma c Luke Ronchi b Trent Boult 15(27)

After 8 overs,India 22/1 ( Ajinkya Rahane 6 , Virat Kohli 1)

OUT! The pressure exerted by Boult finally gets him his victim, and Rohit pokes at a short ball outside off, getting a thick edge to the keeper. Oh dear! He seems to have torn a bicep or something over here. The physio escorts him back to the pavilion, and we have Kohli batting now. 

Rohit Sharma c Luke Ronchi b Trent Boult 15(27)

After 8 overs,India 22/1 ( Ajinkya Rahane 6 , Virat Kohli 1)

OUT! The pressure exerted by Boult finally gets him his victim, and Rohit pokes at a short ball outside off, getting a thick edge to the keeper. Oh dear! He seems to have torn a bicep or something over here. The physio escorts him back to the pavilion, and we have Kohli batting now. 

Rohit Sharma c Luke Ronchi b Trent Boult 15(27)

After 7 overs,India 21/0 ( Rohit Sharma 15 , Ajinkya Rahane 6); need another 222 to win from 43 overs

Good first over for Southee, getting some movement off the pitch and conceding just three off it. Has been a slow star for the hosts so far.

After 7 overs,India 21/0 ( Rohit Sharma 15 , Ajinkya Rahane 6); need another 222 to win from 43 overs

Good first over for Southee, getting some movement off the pitch and conceding just three off it. Has been a slow star for the hosts so far.

Tim Southee introduced into the attack now.

Tim Southee introduced into the attack now.

After 6 overs,India 18/0 ( Rohit Sharma 12 , Ajinkya Rahane 6)

Bit of variable bounce in this over, with Boult getting a fuller one outside off to stay low, while firing a bouncer to Rahane a couple of deliveries later. Looks like Rahane will get another dose of short ones along his way later in the innings. Another maiden for Boult.

After 6 overs,India 18/0 ( Rohit Sharma 12 , Ajinkya Rahane 6)

Bit of variable bounce in this over, with Boult getting a fuller one outside off to stay low, while firing a bouncer to Rahane a couple of deliveries later. Looks like Rahane will get another dose of short ones along his way later in the innings. Another maiden for Boult.

Relive Axar’s marvellous catch the helped get rid of Anton Devcich.

Relive Axar’s marvellous catch the helped get rid of Anton Devcich.

After 5 overs,India 18/0 ( Rohit Sharma 12 , Ajinkya Rahane 6)

Rahane nearly chops the ball onto his stumps, the second time that has happened in less than five overs in Indian innings so far. SIX! Majestically lofted by Rohit off Henry high over long-off! Such a clean hit that was, and Rohit simply stood and delivered! Takes some pressure off the hosts. FOUR! Rohit ends the over — a fruitful one for the hosts — with a backfoot punch through the covers!

After 5 overs,India 18/0 ( Rohit Sharma 12 , Ajinkya Rahane 6)

Rahane nearly chops the ball onto his stumps, the second time that has happened in less than five overs in Indian innings so far. SIX! Majestically lofted by Rohit off Henry high over long-off! Such a clean hit that was, and Rohit simply stood and delivered! Takes some pressure off the hosts. FOUR! Rohit ends the over — a fruitful one for the hosts — with a backfoot punch through the covers!

After 4 overs,India 7/0 ( Rohit Sharma 2 , Ajinkya Rahane 5)

And we have the first maiden of the match, with Boult not allowing Rohit any room for scoring with his straight, short lines. Pressure building on the hosts.

After 4 overs,India 7/0 ( Rohit Sharma 2 , Ajinkya Rahane 5)

And we have the first maiden of the match, with Boult not allowing Rohit any room for scoring with his straight, short lines. Pressure building on the hosts.

After 2 overs,India 6/0 ( Rohit Sharma 1 , Ajinkya Rahane 5); need 237 to win from 48 ovs

Boult sharing the new ball with Henry. FOUR! Driven beautifully down the ground by Rahane! After falling short of a big one in the previous game, Rahane needs a big score if he is to preserve his place in the side.

After 2 overs,India 6/0 ( Rohit Sharma 1 , Ajinkya Rahane 5); need 237 to win from 48 ovs

Boult sharing the new ball with Henry. FOUR! Driven beautifully down the ground by Rahane! After falling short of a big one in the previous game, Rahane needs a big score if he is to preserve his place in the side.

After 1 over, India 2/0 (Rohit Sharma 1, Ajinkya Rahane 1); need 241 to win from 49 overs

Rohit and Rahane walk out to bat, and Henry starts the proceedings off for the Black Caps. Rohit gets off the mark in the second ball, opening the face of his bat to send the ball towards third man for a single. Rahane too opens his account in the last ball with one run.

After 1 over, India 2/0 (Rohit Sharma 1, Ajinkya Rahane 1); need 241 to win from 49 overs

Rohit and Rahane walk out to bat, and Henry starts the proceedings off for the Black Caps. Rohit gets off the mark in the second ball, opening the face of his bat to send the ball towards third man for a single. Rahane too opens his account in the last ball with one run.