Auckland, 25 November 2022, Friday
The first match of the three-match series between India and New Zealand was played in Auckland today, in which India lost to New Zealand by 7 wickets. Although the Indian team scored big against the New Zealand team, the victory was due to the better bowling and batting of the New Zealand team. In this match, the Indian team set a target of 307 runs to win New Zealand. So the New Zealand team won by 308 runs for 3 wickets in 47.1 overs.
Tom Latham's explosive batting
New Zealand player Tom Latham batted with a bang. He scored 145 runs off 104 balls. He hit 5 sixes and 19 fours in this match. So New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson also took responsibility as his captain and scored 94 runs. Williamson got his century for just 6 runs.
3 Indian players scored fifty
From India, captain Shikhar Dhawan also took charge as its captain and scored 72 runs. Shubman Gill scored 50 runs and Shreyas Ayyal scored 80 runs. However, Washington was also beautiful in this match. Washington Sundar scored 37 runs off just 16 balls in the final over. Sundar made an important contribution by hitting three sixes and three fours.
New Zealand's bowlers were also covered
In this match, New Zealand bowlers Tim Southee and Luski Forgus also bowled best. Both these players took 3 wickets each, while Adam took one wicket.
Poor performance by Indian bowlers again
Only Umran Malik took two wickets from the Indian team while Shardul Thakur took 1 wicket. While other bowlers failed against the New Zealand team.
The second ODI between India and New Zealand on Sunday
Meanwhile, the second match of the three ODI series between India and New Zealand will be played on Sunday, November 27. This match will be played in Hamilton. With the loss in today's match, the New Zealand team has taken a 1-0 lead in the series. India need to win the next two matches to win the series.
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