Dharamsala ODI: Pandya Captures 3 wickets as New Zealand 49 for 5 in 13 overs,

16 October, Dharmsala

In the first One Day Cricket New Zealand made a poor start against India .Hardik Pandya and Umesh Yadav left New Zealand in tatters..

They were 49 for 5 in 13 overs a short while ago. Opener Martin Guptill was first to go for 12 runs. New Zealand lost three wickets in first ten overs at the score of 42.

Hardik Pandya who made his ODI debut struck the first blow. Skipper Kane Williamson was the next man out followed by Ross Tailo and Ronchi respectively..

Umesh Yadav captured the second and third wicket in form of Ross Taylor and Kane Willamson.

James Neesham (1) and Tom Latham (25) were at the crease.

India won the toss and elected to bowl first in the match being played in Dharamsala.

The mantle of captaincy has change hands from Virat Kohli to Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Team India will look forward to carry on their dominance over New Zealand after sweeping the Test series three-nil.

Though in the shorter format India had overall more wins against New Zealand, but the Kiwis won four of the last five ODIs against India. One match was tied.