Ind vs NZ 1st ODI: Latham, Williamson deflate India in New Zealand's massive win

The teams will now travel to Hamilton for the second ODI of the three-match series on Sunday, November 27. Do join us. Good bye.

This was New Zealand's 13th consecutive ODI win at home, their longest winning run in ODIs at home

This is only the second time New Zealand have successfully chased down a 300-plus-run target against India in ODI cricket

NEW ZEALAND BEAT INDIA BY 7 WICKETS

Tom Latham (145* off 104), Williamson (94*) star as NZ chase down India's 306/7 in 47.1 overs to take 1-0 lead in the 3-match series. Umran Malik 2/66, Shardul Thakur 1/63.

New Zealand's 300 comes up in 46.3 overs. Need just 7 runs now in 3.3 overs.

200 of the fourth--wicket Kiwi partnership comes up with another four struck by Latham.

Arshdeep has had a forgettable ODI debut. His figures - 0/64 in 8 overs.

The Latham-Williamson partnership for the fourth-wicket has now touched 181, and the Kiwis are in cruise mode at the present. 269/3 in 44 overs, need 38 runs more from 36 balls. Latham 113*, Williamson 86*.

A no-ball from Umran Malik, and a Free Hit. Latham throws the kitchen sink at it and the edge carries straight behind the 'keeper and into the stands for a SIX. This will be over quickly now. NZ 265/3 in 43 overs.

New Zealand now coasting, needing 55 in 48 balls.

HUNDRED FOR TOM LATHAM

6, wide, 4, 4, 4, 4, wide, 1 - Shardul Thakur has been taken apart by Latham, who raises his century in just 76 balls. NZ 241/3 in 40 overs.

Latham hits his third SIX, this time off Shardul Thakur, and then puts away a short ball for FOUR. This is looking menacing for India.

A near-perfect yorker by Arshdeep, and still it goes for four off an inside edge. Lucky for Latham (73*). New Zealand 211/3 in 38.2 overs.

SIX! Latham (62) has taken command of this partnership now, and Arshdeep continues to have a bad first day of his ODI career. NZ 199/3 in 36.5 overs.

DROPPED!

Skipper Dhawan misses an opportunity, drops a catch, which gives the well-set Williamson another life. The 100-run stand between Williamson and Latham also comes up. NZ 189/3 in 35.3 overs.

Latham brings up his half-century in 51 balls as New Zealand reach 180/3 in 34 overs and are very much in the hunt now. Williamson 67*.

Umran Malik back into the attack after the drinks break and Latham (46*) welcomes him back with a FOUR and a SIX to put the pressure back on the debutant bowler. NZ 173/3 in 32.3 overs.

Chahal appeals for an LBW against Latham (36*). Umpire turns it down. Dhawan asks his bowler and signals for a review. But the ball pitched outside leg-stump. It stays not out. NZ 157/3 in 31.1 overs.

New Zealand 150/3 in 30 overs. In ODIs, it's said that you can double your 30-over total if you have wickets in hand. NZ have seven wickets in the bank and need 157 more to win. But things can change dramatically when you are chasing.

Fifty for Kane Williamson

Shikhar Dhawan brings Shardul Thakur back into the attack and Williamson (50*) welcomes him with a four to bring up his 40th ODI half-century and also the 50-run stand with Tom Latham (27*). NZ 138/3 in 28.1 overs.