India takes unassailable 3-0 lead in NZ series |
India registered a thumping 7 wicket victory in the ongoing Netmeds ODI series in New Zealand. India chased down the target of 244 in 43 overs at the Bay Oval stadium. Injured former captain MS Dhoni made way for Dinesh Karthik and Vijay Shankar was replaced by Hardik Pandya was came out of suspension in this match. Winning the toss and batting first, New Zealand once again faltered at the start, losing both their openers cheaply. Ross Taylor and Tom Latham then put on a century stand before the latter was dismissed for 51. Ross Taylor scored 93 but no other batsman could strike big. India`s chase began well and opener Rohit Sharma and captain Virat Kohli scored half centuries in the chase. After their fall, Ambati Rayudu and Dinesh Karthik steadied the ship and took the team over the line. Mohammed Shami was adjudged Man of the Match for his 3 crucial wickets. With this victory, India has now taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the 5 match series.
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