India to chase 158 against New Zealand in Napier
Napier, Jan 23 (IBNS): India will have to chase an easy target of 158 against New Zealand in the first One Day International (ODI) match at McLean Park here on Wednesday.
Winning the toss and batting first, New Zealand were bowled out for 157 in 38 overs.
Skipper Kane Williamson was the top scorer for the Kiwis with his 81-ball 64 runs innings.
Ross Taylor, who was caught and bowled by Yuzvendra Chahal, scored 24.
Kuldeep Yadav had the best bowling figure for India with his 4/39 in 10 overs.
Mohammed Shami, who became the fastest bowler to clinch 100 wickets in ODIs, picked three wickets for 19 runs in six overs.
Apart from Taylor, Chahal picked the wicket of wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Latham.
Kedar Yadav picked the other New Zealand wicket.
Image: BCCI Twitter
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