Chasing a stiff target, the New Zealand openers got off to a strong start but failed to capitalise on it. At one point, the hosts were struggling at 88/3 in 19.5 overs before the Latham and Willamson came together to script a match-winning partnership.
The marathon chase was powered the stunning century from Tom Latham and the skipper Kane Williamson's undefeated 94. The duo chased the target with an unbeaten 221-run stand and go 1-0 in the series.
The first ODI of the three-match series saw multiple records being broken after the Kiwi duo of Latham and Williamson hammered the Indian bowlers to share a 221-run stand.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has released veteran opener Martin Guptill from his central contract, announced the board on Wednesday. New Zealand's leading T20 run-scorer, the third-highest in the ODI format, and third on the world all-time T20 list, Guptill has emphasised he is not retiring fro
In their last game, TRAU drew against Aizawl FC as they surrendered the lead after conceding a goal in the second half that perhaps could have been avoided.
The first T20I was abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled. Both teams are heading into the series after losses in the semifinals of the recently-concluded ICC T20 World Cup 2022