India win ODI series against New Zealand

February 4, 2019

India has beaten New Zealand in the ODI series with a score of 4-1 to win the series. India won the last ODI with a lead of 35 runs. Ambati Rayudu's and Vijay Shankar's performances ensured that India takes home the cup for the series. The win was much expected because India already had a great score at the series.

Neesham was the top scorer for New Zealand with 44 runs in 32 balls. He was later run out by MS Dhoni.

India will be pleased with this win. Shankar and Kedar as 5th bowlers bowled 11 overs for just 53, and that was very crucial in the context of the match. Great 4-1 series win #NZvInd-Mohammad Kaif, Indian cricketer

Ambati Rayudu was named man of the match at the ODI. Cricketers and fans took to social media to congratulate the team.

"Fantastic win from India. This one will really please the team a lot & I just loved the intensity with which they bowled today ,despite having already won the series. Great contributions from the middle order with the bat and some excellent bowling by each of the bowlers #NZvIND", tweeted VVS Laxman, Indian cricketer.

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