1st ODI: Dominating India thrash New Zealand by 8 wickets
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Image Source : Getty ImagesIndia produced cricket of the calibre that has become synonymous with Virat Kohli's men to crush New Zealand in the first ODI.
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Entering the five-match rubber, India signalled their intent with a clinical display, which saw them chase down a revised target of 156 by eights wickets in 34.5 overs.
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On a near-perfect day, the only thing that didn't go their way was the toss. But India made light of that by bowling out the home team for a paltry 157 in 38 overs.
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Wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav was the most successful bowler, returning figures of 4/39 in 10 overs, while seamer Mohammed Shami finished with an excellent 3/19 in six overs.
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In response, Shikhar Dhawan began the innings with a flurry of boundaries, eventually finishing as the top-scorer with 75 off 103 balls.