Richard Collinge’s record-breaking five-for, combined with an unbeaten half-century from captain Glenn Turner and strong contributions from Jock Edwards and Bevan Congdon helped New Zealand record 9-wicket win over India and New Zealand wrap up 1-0 lead in a one-sided contest of the first One-day international.
Catch the Cricket highlights of the 1st ODI match between New Zealand and India, played on February 21, 1976, at the Lancaster Park, Christchurch. This match was part of India's tour of New Zealand, a 2-match One-day international series where New Zealand beat India by 9-wickets.
Match Highlights
New Zealand secured a record nine-wicket win over India in the first ODI and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
India Innings:
India bowled out for 154 runs in 35 overs with Gundappa Viswanath was the top-scorer with 56 off 88 balls featuring 5 fours, Mohinder Amarnath contributed 26 runs, while debutant Dilip Vengsarkar added 16 runs in his first ODI match.
New Zealand Bowling:
For New Zealand, Richard Collinge was the best bowler for New Zealand - who taking a career-best 5 wickets for 23 runs in 7 overs included a maiden, Lance Cairns and Dayle Hadlee each took 2 wickets.
New Zealand Innings:
New Zealand chased down the target comfortably, finishing at 155 for 1 in 30.3 overs with Glenn Turner was the top-scorer with an unbeaten 63 off 121 balls contained 5 boundaries.
Bevan Congdon made an unbeaten 45 off 65 balls featuring 2 fours and a six, Debutant Jock Edwards contributed 41 off 57 balls in his first ODI contained 4 fours and a six.
India Bowling:
For India, Bishan Bedi was the best bowler for India - who captured 1 wicket for 24 runs in 7 overs.
Player of the match:
Richard Collinge was named Player of the Match for his record-breaking bowling figures of 5 for 23.
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