IND vs NZ: New Zealand take 1-0 lead, overshadows Kohli’s record century
The tourist restricted India to 280 for 8 thanks to superb bowling by Trent Boult, then the Kiwis rode on terrific efforts from Latham (103*) and Taylor (95) to secure a 1-0 lead, which meant that Virat Kohli's 31st ton, in his 200th ODI appearance came for a losing cause.
In Virat Kohli’s 200th ODI match, India lost to visitors New Zealand by six wickets after Tom Latham and Ross Taylor displayed quality one-day batsmanship as they shared a 200 run fourth wicket stand to clinch the first ODI in Mumbai.
The tourist restricted India to 280 for 8 thanks to superb bowling by Trent Boult, then the Kiwis rode on terrific efforts from Latham (103*) and Taylor (95) to secure a 1-0 lead, which meant that Virat Kohli's 31st ton, in his 200th ODI appearance came for a losing cause.
Before the dude started the terrific partnership, New Zealand was tottering at 80 for 3 and needed 201 runs off 195. The blend of Taylor’s experience and Latham’s calmness produced a frightening force against India. Without giving them a scare, the duo unknowingly piled on runs.
This was India’s consecutive loss at the venue — the previous being the 214-run drubbing against South Africa in 2015.
Brief scores:
India 280 for 8 in 50 overs (Virat Kohli 121; Trent Boult 4 for 35) lost to New Zealand 285 for 4 in 49 overs (Ross Taylor 95, Tom Latham 103*; Hardik Pandya 1 for 46) by 6 wickets.
Player of the Match: Tom Latham