India beat New Zealand in the first ODI at Napier by 53 runs and took a 1-0 lead in the rain curtailed match. India outshined New Zealand in bowling as well as batting department to clinch the first One-Day International win under D/L method. Solid fifties by Sehwag (77), Dhoni (84) and Raina (66) powered [...]
India in New Zealand, 2009 New Zealand vs India, 1st ODI McLean Park, Napier, March 3, 2009 Match Information Umpires: Tony Hill (NZ) & Rudi Koertzen (RSA) Third Umpire: Gary Baxter (NZ) Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle (SL) Toss: India (Elected to bat) Match Status: India won by 53 runs Match State: Match reduced to 28 [...]