New Zealand Thrash India By 7 Wickets In First ODI, Take 1-0 Lead In Series

Tom Latham remained undefeated at 145, while captain Kane Williamson hit an unbeaten 94...

Digital Desk: New Zealand defeated India by seven wickets in the first One-Day International (ODI) on Friday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The home team chased down the 307-run target with 17 balls to spare, reaching 309 for 3 in 47.1 overs.

Tom Latham remained undefeated at 145, while captain Kane Williamson hit an unbeaten 94.

For India, debutant Umran Malik grabbed two wickets for 66 runs, while Shardul Thakur took one.

Earlier, after being given the opportunity to bat, India scored 306 for 7.

Shreyas Iyer top-scored with 80 off 76 balls, while captain Shikhar Dhawan (72) and Shubman Gill (50) both hit half-centuries.

Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee each grabbed three wickets for New Zealand.

Brief scores:

India: 306 for 7 in 50 overs (Shreyas Iyer 80, Shikhar Dhawan 72, Shubman Gill 50; Lockie Ferguson 3/59, Tim Southee 3/73).

New Zealand: 309 for 3 in 47.1 overs (Tom Latham 145 not out, Kane Williamson 94 not out; Umran Malik 2/66).