India vs New Zealand 1st ODI: India win by 8 wickets; Dhawan, bowlers shine

After India restricted New Zealand to a paltry total of 156, Indian batsmen chased down the target in 35 overs. India now lead the series 1-0.

2:08 PM

Over 35: India win by 8 wickets

2:02 PM

India need 6 to win

2:02 PM

Over 33: Just three runs from it and lucky escape for Rayudu. He edged it and no one appealed. 

1:56 PM

Over 32:
Score after 32 overs

IND 145-2

1:53 PM

Over 31: Rayudu is the new man in. Ferguson continues,

Score after 31 overs

IND 142-2

1:43 PM

Over 29: Kohli c Latham b Lockie Ferguson 45(59) [4s-3]

1:35 PM

Over 27: Ferguson to bowl, just three runs from the over. 

Score after 27 overs

IND 126-1

1:31 PM

Over 26: At snail's pace, the match is pregressing.
Score after 26 overs

IND 123-1

1:26 PM

Over 25: Kohli survives an LBW. 

Score after 25 overs

IND 117-1

1:21 PM

Over 24: Score after 24 overs

IND 115-1

Runs Scored: 5

0 1 1 0 2 1

1:20 PM

Over 23: Dhawan hits 50. 

1:17 PM

Over 22: Santner continues, 

Score after 22 overs

IND 106-1

1:11 PM

Over 21: Boult continues,He is doing all he can to keep it tight and delay India's victory. 100 up for India. 103-1

1:08 PM

Over 20: Santner continues, just three runs from it. 

Score after 20 overs

IND 97-1

1:05 PM

Over 19: Boult is back. Kiwis need wickets, to at least get something out of the match that is already lost. 

Score after 19 overs

IND 94-1

1:00 PM

Over 18: Santner continues, Decent line to Kohli. Just one run from it. 

Score after 18 overs

IND 92-1

12:59 PM

Over 17: 

Score after 17 overs

IND 91-1

12:54 PM

Over 16: Santner is the new bowler. 

Score after 16 overs

IND 85-1

Runs Scored: 9

0 1 Wd Wd 1 0 4 1

12:49 PM

Over 15: Fugerson. Back to back boundaries for Kohli. 

Score after 15 overs

IND 76-1

12:46 PM

Over 14: Bracewell continues, Kohli and Dhawan are rotating the strike well. Easy chase. 

Score after 14 overs

IND 65-1

12:42 PM

Over 13: Score after 13 overs

IND 62-1

12:36 PM

Over 12: Bracewell is the new bowler. Good shot by Kohli. Dhawan hits high in the air, and dropped. 

Score after 12 overs

IND 50-1

12:32 PM

Over 11: Ferguson comntinues, dot balls. 

Score after 11 overs

IND 46-1

12:28 PM

Match reduced to 49 overs

11:53 AM

Due to sun being directly in the eyes of the batsmen, the play has been stopped for a while. 

Score after 10 overs

IND 44-1

11:49 AM

Virat Kohli is out on the crease

11:46 AM

Over 10. First ball after the break and Rohit Sharma is gone

11:43 AM

Indian run-chase to resume

11:02 AM

Over 9: Ferguson is the new bowler. Dhawan hits another four. 

Score after 9 overs

IND 41-0

And that will be innings break

10:57 AM

Over 8: Four to Dhawan. Another one. Dhawan finding his form afterall. 10 runs. 

Score after 8 overs

IND 36-0