A superb unbeaten 99 by Bruce Edgar and bowlers shines as New Zealand thumping 78-run win over India, despite a fighting half-century from Kapil Dev and New Zealand go up a 1-0 lead in the first One-day international.
Catch the Cricket highlights of the 1st ODI match between New Zealand and India, played on February 14, 1981, at the Eden Park, Auckland. This match was part of India's tour of New Zealand, a 2-match One-day international series where New Zealand beat India by 78-runs.
Match Highlights
New Zealand secured a thumping 78-run win over India in the first ODI and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
New Zealand Innings:
New Zealand posted a respectable total of 218 for 6 in their allotted 45 overs with Bruce Edgar was the top-scorer with a superb unbeaten 99 off 136 balls - who became the first player in One-Day International cricket history to remain not out on 99.
Jock Edwards contributed 36 runs off 51 balls hitting including 3 fours, while Richard Hadlee added 22 runs from 23 balls.
India Bowling:
For India, Karsan Ghavri was the best bowler for India - who took 3 wickets for 40 runs in 10 overs included a maiden, Sandeep Patil took 2 wickets and Kapil Dev claimed 1 wicket.
India Innings:
India managed 140 for 9 in their 45 overs with Kapil Dev was the top-scorer with 50 runs off 68 balls featuring 4 fours and a six.
Yashpal Sharma contributed 17 runs off 38 balls, while Sunil Gavaskar and Gundappa Viswanath each contributed 14 runs with both facing 40 balls.
New Zealand Bowling:
For New Zealand, Lance Cairns, Ewen Chatfield was the best bowler's for New Zealand - who claiming 2 wickets each.
Richard Hadlee picked up 1 wicket for just 6 runs in 6 overs contained three maidens with excellent economy rate of 1, Gary Troup and Martin Snedden captured one wicket each.
Player of the match:
Bruce Edgar was named Player of the Match for his brilliant batting performance, scoring an unbeaten 99 off 136 balls, including 6 fours and a six
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