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Welcome to the LIVE coverage of the 3rd ODI between India and New Zealand from the Eden Park stadium in Auckland.
With Suresh Raina(2) and Ajinkya Rahane(3) at the crease, New Zealand are currently at 78/3 after 17 overs.
Suresh Raina comes to the crease for India.
Hamish Bennett gets the BIG FISH for New Zealand. The hosts are ECSTATIC with the ODI SERIES WIN well in sight now!!
14.5 overs: That's OUT!! Hamish Bennett has got Virat Kohli out caught by the wicket-keeper. Kohli goes for the drive but gets a faint edge through to Luke Ronchi behind the stumps. Virat Kohli departs after scoring just six runs off 20 balls with a boundary. BIG BLOW for India!!
Ajinkya Rahane comes to the crease for India.
Rohit Sharma SUCCUMBED TO THE PRESSURE here!!
13.1 overs: OUT!! Corey Anderson has got Rohit Sharma out caught at third man region. Sharma slashes hard at it, only to send it straight towards Hamish Bennett for a simple catch. Rohit Sharma departs after scoring 39 runs off 38 balls with a boundary and four sixes.
Virat Kohli comes to the crease for India.
Corey Anderson DRAWS FIRST BLOOD for the Kiwis!!
9.2 overs: That's OUT!! Corey Anderson has got Shikhar Dhawan out caught at deep midwicket. Dhawan goes for the pull but sends it straight down the throat of Martin Guptill who takes a diving catch. Shikhar Dhawan departs after scoring 28 runs off 25 balls with four boundaries and a six.
8.5 overs: FOUR!! Shikhar Dhawan takes it on the full and drills it through extra cover for another boundary.
8.4 overs: FOUR!! Shikhar Dhawan leans forward and flays the cover drive for a blazing boundary. That was EXQUISITE from Dhawan!!
TEN RUNS off the over!!
7.6 overs: FOUR!! Rohit Sharma goes back into the crease and flicks it towards the fine leg for a boundary.
7.4 overs: SIX!! Rohit Sharma stands tall and thumps it over long-on for the maximum. That's Rohit's 4th SIX!!
First change, hamish Bennett comes into the attack for New Zealand.
The Indian openers are STRIKING IT CLEANLY here!!
6.5 overs: SIX!! Shikhar Dhawan dances down the track and heaves it back over the bowler's head for the maximum.
5.4 overs: SIX!! Rohit Sharma gets on the backfoot and sends it sailing deep into the stands over deep midwicket for another maximum. BEFITTING REPLY for the short ball!!
5.2 overs: SIX!! Rohit Sharma skips down the track and clubs it over long-off for the maximum. That was BEAUTIFULLY EXECUTED by Sharma!!
4.2 overs: FOUR!! Shikhar Dhawan hangs back and flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary. WRONG LINE from Southee!!
2.5 overs: FOUR!! Shikhar Dhawan rocks back and clouts the pull through midwicket for a boundary. CRACKING SHOT by Dhawan!!
EIGHT RUNS off the over!!
1.2 overs: SIX!! Rohit Sharma gets underneath it and smashes it over mid-off for the first maximum in the innings. That's more LIKE Rohit we know!!
Mitchell McClenaghan comes into the attack for New Zealand.
THREE RUNS off the over!!
0.3 overs: CATCH-DROPPED!! Jesse Ryder has dropped Rohit Sharma at first slip. Sharma was looking to cut but gets an outside edge that flies towards Ryder - who jumps to perfection but fails to hold onto it. Sharma was LUCKY there!!
Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan are out in the middle for India while Tim Southee will open the attack for New Zealand.
New Zealand have yet again posted an imposing total of 314 runs after 50 overs against India. The hosts thrived under the crucial partnership between Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson. The duo gave a solid paltform for the Kiwis against India's lackluster bowling attack. The fall of Williamson affected their run-rate a bit, but Guptill stepped on gas to catch up with it. Luke Ronchi and Tim Southee played brilliant cameos to propel the hosts over 300-run mark. Despite picking up crucial wickets, the Indian bowlers were yet again hammered to all parts of the ground. The Indian seam bowlers, barring Bhuvneshwar Kumar, were a tad too expensive which explains the mammoth target. Ravindra Jadeja was economical with a wicket in his kitty while Ashwin was once again wicket-less in the match. It will be more than just a challenge for the Indian batsmen if they intend to chase down this target today.
That's the END OF THE INNINGS for New Zealand!!
49.6 overs: OUT!! Tim Southee has been run-out by MS Dhoni. Southee punches it towards long-off and calls for a couple. But, the throw reaches Dhoni just in time for the Indian skipper to have a go at the stumps. Tim Southee departs after scoring 27 runs off 23 balls with a boundary.
49.3 overs: SIX!! Tim Southee skips down the track and thumps it over the long-off fence for the maximum.
Mohammed Shami will bowl the FINAL OVER for India.
48.6 overs: SIX!! Tim Southee stands tall and swats it over the deep midwicket fence for teh maximum. CRUCIAL RUNS for the Kiwis!!
48.4 overs: FOUR!! Tim Southee picks the slower ball early and whacks it towards long-on for a boundary.
47.6 overs: SIX!! Tim Southee walks across and bludgeons it over the deep midwicket fence for the maximum. That came OUT OF NOWHERE!!
Hamish Bennett comes to the crease for New Zealand.
47.2 overs: That's OUT!! Mohammed Shami has got Mitchell McClenaghan out caught at point. McClenaghan swivels across and chips it straight towards Ravindra Jadeja for a regulation catch. Mitchell McClenaghan departs after scoring three runs off six balls.
New Zealand have yet again posted an imposing total of 314 runs after 50 overs against India. The hosts thrived under the crucial partnership between Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson. The duo gave a solid paltform for the Kiwis against India's lackluster bowling attack. The fall of Williamson affected their run-rate a bit, but Guptill stepped on gas to catch up with it. Luke Ronchi and Tim Southee played brilliant cameos to propel the hosts over 300-run mark. Despite picking up crucial wickets, the Indian bowlers were yet again hammered to all parts of the ground. The Indian seam bowlers, barring Bhuvneshwar Kumar, were a tad too expensive which explains the mammoth target. Ravindra Jadeja was economical with a wicket in his kitty while Ashwin was once again wicket-less in the match. It will be more than just a challenge for the Indian batsmen if they intend to chase down this target today.
Mitchell McClenaghan comes out in the middle for New Zealand.
43.6 overs: OUT!! Ravindra Jadeja has got Luke Ronchi out caught at deep midwicket. Ronchi was looking to play across the line and gets a top-edge that went straight towards Ajinkya Rahane. Luke Ronchi departs after scoring 38 runs off 20 balls with three boundaries and three sixes. BIG BLOW for New Zealand!!
Tim Southee comes to the crease for New Zealand.
43.5 overs: That's OUT!! Nathan McCullum has been run-out by Shikhar Dhawan's quick reflexes in the field. McCullum pushes it towards cover and sets off for a quick single but Dhawan covers the ground quickly to catch McCullum short at the crease. Nathan McCullum departs after scoring just one run.
42.5 overs: SIX!! Luke Ronchi smashes the full toss back over the bowler's head for yet another maximum. Shami is LEAKING SOME SERIOUS RUNS here!!
Nathan McCullum comes to the crease for New Zealand.
42.4 overs: OUT!! Ross Taylor has been run-out by Ajinkya Rahane's brilliant fielding effort. Taylor pushes it towards covers and sets off for a quick single but Rahane sprints across to fire in a direct hit, catching Taylor short at the crease. Ross Taylor departs after scoring 17 runs off 18 balls with two boundaries. Another BLOW for the Kiwis!!
42.2 overs: SIX!! Luke Ronchi takes it on the full and flicks it over midwicket for the maximum. This HORRENDOUS from Shami!!
41.6 overs: FOUR!! Luke Ronchi hangs back and flys the cut past point for a boundary.
41.5: SIX!! Luke Ronchi makes room and bludgeons it straight down the ground for the maximum. That was RAUNCHY!!
40.6 overs: FOUR!! Luke Ronchi leans forward and whacks it through mid-off for another boundary. Ronchi is RUNNING AMOK here!!
40.4 overs: FOUR!! Luke Ronchi goes for the pull and gets a top-edge over the wicket-keeper for a boundary. That was UNLUCKY for Aaron!!
40.1 overs: FOUR!! Ross Taylor leans forward and drills it past point for a boundary.
With Ross Taylor(8) and Luke Ronchi(1) at the crease, New Zealand are currently at 231/5 after 39 overs.
Luke Ronchi comes to the crease for New Zealand.
38.5 overs: That's OUT!! Varun Aaron has got Brendon McCullum out caught at cover-point. McCullum was looking to whip it over the fielder but fails to keep it down as the ball goes straight to Ravichandran Ashwin who takes a simple catch. Brendon McCullum departs for a golden duck. The Kiwis are FALLING APART here!!
37.4 overs: FOUR!! Ross Taylor goes deep in the crease and steers it past the wicket-keeper for a boundary. That was CLEVER from Taylor!!
Brendon McCullum comes to the crease for New Zealand.
37.2 overs: OUT!! Ravindra Jadeja has got Martin Guptill out caught at deep midwicket. Guptill was looking to go over the fielder in the deep but sends it straight down the throat of Ajinkya Rahane. Martin Guptill departs after scoring 111 runs. BIG WICKET for India!!
36.5 overs: FOUR!! Martin Guptill takes it on the full and drills it towards long-on for a boundary. POOR BOWLING from Shami!!
36.2 overs: SIX!! Martin Guptill rocks back and pulls it with disdain over the midwicket for another maximum. Guptill is ON FIRE here!!
36.2 overs: SIX!! Martin Guptill gets on the backfoot and smashes it over the deep midwicket fence for the maximum. That was CLUBBED!!
35.6 overs: Martin Guptill drives it through mid-off for a single and brings up his 5th ODI TON. That's his MAIDEN CENTURY against India!!
34.2 overs: FOUR!! Martin Guptill picks the length early and thumps it through midwicket for another boundary. Guptill is ON A MISSION here!!
34.1 overs: FOUR!! Martin Guptill rocks back and flays the pull shot towards deep midwicket for a boundary.
New Zealand have taken the BATTING POWERPLAY. Get ready for ENTERTAINMENT!!
Ross Taylor comes to the crease for New Zealand.
Ashwin will be RELIEVED here!!
33.5 overs: That's OUT!! Ravichandran Ashwin has bowled Corey Anderson on a short delivery. Anderson was looking to cut but it was too close to play the shot and the ball crashes onto the stumps. Corey Anderson departs after scoring just eight runs. Another BLOW for the Kiwis!!
33.2 overs: SIX!! Corey Anderson gets a big stride forward and smokes it over the long-on fence for a biggie. Anderson is ENJOYING Ashwin's bowling here!!
With Martin Guptill(87) and Kane Williamson(1) at the crease, New Zealand are currently at 190/2 after 36 overs.
Corey Anderson comes to the crease for New Zealand.
32.5 overs: OUT!! Mohammed Shami has bowled Kane Williamson on a cracker of a delivery. Williamson makes room to play it through covers but the ball nips back in and rattles the stumps. Kane Williamson departs after scoring 65 runs. BIG WICKET for India!!
32.2 overs: FOUR!! Martin Guptill picks the length early and clouts the pull through midwicket for a boundary.
30.6 overs: FOUR!! Martin Guptill gets forward and hoicks it back over the bowler's head for a boundary.
30.4 overs: SIX!! Martin Guptill stands tall and smashes it into the stands over long-on for the maximum. That was SHEER POWER from Guptill!!
30.2 overs: CATCH-DROPPED!! Suresh Raina has dropped Kane Williamson at midwicket. Williamson was looking to pull it acoss the line but sends it straight towards Raina - who DROPS A DOLLY. That's GOING TO HURT India!!
30.1 overs: FOUR!! Kane Williamson makes room and drills it through covers for a boundary. That was BLUDGEONED by Williamson!!
28.2 overs: FOUR!! Kane Williamson leans forward and hammers it over the in-field for a boundary. Williamson is LOOKING DANGEROUS here!!
27.1 overs: Kane Williamson works it through midwicket for a single and brings up his NINTH ODI FIFTY!!
26.6 overs: FOUR!! Martin Guptill frees his arms and whacks it over extra cover for another boundary in the over.
26.3 overs: FOUR!! Martin Guptill waits for it and flicks it off his pads for a boundary.
That's brings up the 100-run PARTNERSHIP between Guptill and Williamson!!
25.3 overs: FOUR!! Kane Williamson hangs back and dabs it past short fine leg for a boundary.
Guptill brings up his 19th ODI FIFTY. That's his FOURTH half-century against India!!
24.2 overs: FOUR!! Martin Guptill bends down and clouts the pull towards deep midwicket for a boundary.
FOUR RUNS off the over!!
Suresh Raina comes into the attack for India.
MS Dhoni WALKS UP to Ashwin and the duo are having a CHAT now!!
21.2 overs: SIX!! Kane Williamson shimmies down the track and smashes it deep into the stands over the long-off fence for the maximum. That was SMOKED by Williamson!!
20.2 overs: FOUR!! martin Guptill gets forward and hoicks it over covers for a boundary. LUSTY BLOW from Guptill!!
That's the 1st BOUNDARY for New Zealand after 32 balls!!
17.4 overs: FOUR!! Kane Williamson swivels across and flays the sweep past backward square for a boundary.
With Martin Guptill(29) and Kane Williamson(15) at the crease, New Zealand are currently at 81/1 after 16 overs.
TIDY OVER from Ashwin, just two runs off it!!
The HEAVILY CRITICISED Ravindrachandran Ashwin comes into the attack for India.
11.2 overs: FOUR!! Martin Guptill leans forward and caresses it through cover for a boundary. That was GORGEOUS from Guptill!!
FOUR RUNS off the over!!
It's time for SPIN now, Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack for India.
TIDY start by Aaron, six runs off it!!
First change, Varun Aaron comes into the attack for India. This should be INTERESTING!!
Kane Williamson comes to the crease for New Zealand.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar gets the BREAKTHROUGH for India!!
4.2 overs: That's OUT!! Bhuvneshwar Kumar has bowled Jesse Ryder on a good length delivery. Ryder was looking to work it towards the on-side but ricochets off his pads onto the stumps. Jesse Ryder departs after scoring 20 runs off 12 balls with four boundaries. EARLY BLOW for the Kiwis!!
4.1 overs: FOUR!! Jesse Ryder goes back in the crease and swats it past point for a boundary. That went like a TRACER BULLET!!
3.2 overs: FOUR!! Jesse Ryder gets into the position early and clips it towards the fine leg fence for another boundary. BACK-TO-BACK boundaries for Ryder!!
3.1 overs: FOUR!! Jesse Ryder picks the length early and whacks it through extra cover for a boundary. CRACKING SHOT from Ryder!!
2.5 overs: FOUR!! Jesse Ryder gets on the backfoot and steers it towards third man for a boundary.
NINE RUNS off the over!!
1.6 overs: 5 WIDES!! Mohammed Shami gets his bouncer horribly wrong as it goes well above the batsman while beating the wicket-keeper for a boundary. EASY RUNS for New Zealand!!
Mohammed Shami will bowl from the other end for India.
EIGHT RUNS off the over!!
0.3 overs: FOUR!! Martin Guptill waits for it and flicks it towards fine leg for another boundary. POOR LINE from Bhuvneshwar there!!
0.1 overs: FOUR!! Martin Guptill reaches out for it and smashes it past point for a blazing boundary. Guptill starts off in STYLE!!
Martin Guptill and Jesse Ryder are out in the middle for New Zealand while Bhuvneshwar Kumar will start the proceedings for Team India.
Toss: Team India won the toss and elected to field first against New Zealand.
Top five head-to-head battles to watch out for:
Shikhar Dhawan vs Tim Southee: Ever since the ouster of Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag due to poor form, Team India have thrived on solid stands of Shikhar Dhawan throughout this year. Apart from the poor run in South Africa, Dhawan has been in sublime form with five ODI tons in 2013. His ability to convert the starts into a big score has been a bonus for the Indian team. But, Dhawan faces yet another stern test against the likes of Tim Southee - New Zealand's bowling spearhead. With over 97 ODI wickets to his name, the New Zealand bowler will be eager to make use of the home conditions to his advantage. Southee's ability to generate late movement at a vigorous pace will add flavour to his contest against Dhawan.
Corey Anderson vs Ravindra Jadeja: New Zealand's newly found gem, Corey Anderson is definitely the player to watch out for in the upcoming series against India. The south paw from Canterbury has the ability to build crucial partnerships in the middle-order and is more than capable of clearing the fence at will. His presence in the team provides a much needed balance to New Zealand's batting line-up. On his best day, Anderson's ferocious batting can take the game away from the opposition. And that is where India will need Ravindra Jadeja's bowling skills to get rid of the Kiwi star. Jadeja's pinpoint accuracy and variation in length will test Anderson's batting. Watch out for those slog sweeps in this key battle.
Virat Kohli vs Mitchell McClenaghan: One of the most consistent run-scorer in ODIs this year, Virat Kohli has been breaking records with his batting skills. The Delhi lad recently notched up 5,000 runs in ODIs and equaled Viv Richards' record as the fastest to achieve the feat. The Indian batsman has been clinical in his batting with five tons in 2013. Kohli's explosive form will be up against Mitchell McClenaghan - Tim Southee's parter in crime for New Zealand. With 40 ODI wickets off 15 games in 2013, McClenaghan is a force to be reckoned with as far as bowling quick is concerned. His ability to vary pace and length according to the situation will come in more than handy for the Kiwis, especially against Kohli.
Kane Williamson vs Mohammed Shami: The New Zealand youngster has a knack for scoring runs and is considered to be a potential future skipper. The right-hander boasts of clinical defensive technique and variety in strokeplay. Williamson was busy scoring runs last year with 747 runs in 11 Tests comprised of eight fifties and a hundred. But, his batting might will be put to test against the swing bowling of Mohammed Shami. The Indian speedster has made a name for his ability to move the ball - both new and old - and his pinpoint accuracy. He is also deadly with the old ball while generating the reverse-swing, deceiving enough to trouble the best batsmen in the sport. Williamson will have to prove his batting might against Shami if he intends to cement his spot in the team.
Ross Taylor vs Ishant Sharma: One of the highly experienced batsmen in both ODI and Test cricket, Ross Taylor is undoubtedly the backbone of New Zealand's batting. The aggressive top-order batsman is more than capable of taking the game away from the opposition. His ability to play the big shots and building crucial partnerships in the middle makes him an ideal player to have at no. 2 slot. The Indian skipper MS Dhoni will be wary of Taylor's batting prowess and should try using Ishant Sharma in the windy conditions. The Delhi bowler is enjoying his newly-found form after he registered his second-best ODI figures of 4/40 against the Proteas recently. His ability to hit the deck while maintaining consistency in his line and length makes him a potential threat especially on the New Zealand pitches. It will be interesting to see whether Ishant Sharma can contain the explosive New Zealander.
Teams(from):
India: MS Dhoni(c), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra, Ishwar Chand Pandey, Stuart Binny, Varun Aaron
New Zealand: Brendon McCullum(c), Ross Taylor, Corey Anderson, Luke Ronchi, Martin Guptill, Jesse Ryder, Kane Williamson, Nathan McCullum, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell McClenaghan, Tim Southee, Kyle Mills, Adam Milne
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