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India put up a formidable total of 324 runs for the loss of 9 wickets against New Zealand in the opening ODI in Vadodara. At one stage, India looked set to cross 350 thanks to centuries from openers Prithvi Shaw (49) and captain Shubman Gill (125) who put up a 122-run partnership. However, disciplined bowling in the match’s final phase meant New Zealand kept India down to 324/9. In reply, New Zealand was struggling at 153 for 6 in 24.3 overs when play was suspended due to a wet outfield caused by unexpected rain in Vadodara. The match has been officially called off, and has been declared a "no result". Great news for Indian fans, however, is that India takes a 1-0 lead in the series based on the openers’ impressive batting display.
Based on India’s score of 171/1 in 20 overs in the second innings, Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) calculations were used to determine the target. However, play was suspended moments later due to the rain, preventing New Zealand from having a chance to chase the revised total. The match was eventually called off as a no result. The official result is a no result.
Key Performer:
Shubman Gill scored a brilliant 125 off 128 balls, anchoring the India innings with his 122-run opening partnership with Prithvi Shaw.
Key Moment:
The partnership between Gill and Shaw set the platform for a high total, but New Zealand clawed back well in the final overs to restrict India to 324/9.
Series Status:
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