New Zealand beat Gill-led India

India made one change to their playing eleven – Prasidh Krishna made way for Arshdeep Singh.

New Zealand made no changes to their playing eleven.

Shubman Gill, India’s skipper, elected to field.

The first Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 47, and lost a couple of wickets.

Henry Nicholls, who faced a ball, did not open his account. Four balls into the match, Arshdeep Singh broke the five-run stand.

The second-wicket pair failed to get off the (Shar)mark. Devon Conway, whose four-ball innings included a boundary, scored five. Three balls later, he was caught by Rohit off the bowling of Harshit Rana.

The second Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 191, and lost a wicket.

New Zealand scored 50 off 10.1 overs (61 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 62 balls. While Will Young’s contribution to the partnership was 29, the contribution of Daryl Mitchell, the player of the match and the player of the series, to it was 22. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

Young, whose 41-ball innings included five boundaries and a six, eventually scored 30. Sixty-six balls after Conway’s dismissal, he was caught by Ravindra Jadeja. Rana broke the 53-run partnership.

Fifteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. New Zealand had scored 71 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Daryl Mitchell had scored 29, Glenn Phillips had scored half-a-dozen.

New Zealand scored 100 off 21 overs (126 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

Daryl Mitchell’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a six – came off 56 balls.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 65 balls. While Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to the partnership was 32, Phillips’ contribution to it was 18. Extras did not contribute to the partnership.

New Zealand scored 150 off 29 overs (174 balls). India had conceded an extra at that point.

At that point, the drinks break was taken. New Zealand had scored 152 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Mitchell had scored 73, Phillips had scored 43.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 100 off 105 balls. While Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to the partnership was 56, Phillips’ contribution to it was 44. Extras did not contribute to the partnership.

Phillips’ half-century – which included three boundaries and a six – came off 53 balls.

New Zealand scored 200 off 35.4 overs (215 balls). India had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Daryl Mitchell’s ton – which included 10 boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 106 balls.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 150 off 148 balls. While Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to the partnership was 83, Phillips’ contribution to it was 69. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

The third Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 99, and lost five wickets.

New Zealand scored 250 off 40.2 overs (244 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 200 off 176 balls. While Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to the partnership was 103, Phillips’ contribution to it was 94. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

Phillips’ ton – which included eight boundaries and three sixes – came off 83 balls.

Two hundred and fifty-seven balls (42.3 overs) into the match, New Zealand sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Phillips was the batter. It was struck down by English umpire Richard Illingworth.

Phillips, whose 88-ball innings included nine boundaries, in addition to the aforementioned number of sixes, eventually scored 106. A hundred and eighty-eight balls after Young’s dismissal, he was caught by K L Rahul. Arshdeep broke the 219-run partnership.

Daryl Mitchell, whose 131-ball innings included 15 boundaries and three sixes, eventually scored 137. Half-a-dozen balls later, he was caught by Kuldeep Yadav. Mohammed Siraj broke the run-a-ball stand.

Michael Bracewell, New Zealand’s skipper, scored 28 off 18 balls, which included a boundary and three sixes. He was unbeaten.

Two hundred and seventy-four balls (45.2 overs) into the match, New Zealand sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Mitchell Hay, the batter, faced half-a-dozen balls, scoring a couple. It was upheld by umpire K N Ananthapadmanabhan. He was trapped leg before wicket by Kuldeep, who broke the three-run stand.

New Zealand scored 300 off 47 overs (284 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

Zak Foulkes, whose eight-ball innings included a boundary, scored 10. Eleven balls after Hay’s dismissal, he was caught by Kuldeep. Arshdeep broke the 18-run stand.

Two hundred and eighty-seven balls (47.3 overs) into the match, India sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Michael Bracewell, New Zealand’s skipper, was the batter. It was struck down by Ananthapadmanabhan.

Kristian Clarke, whose five-ball innings included a boundary and a six, scored 11. He was unbeaten.

In the last over, a slow over-rate penalty was imposed on India, because there was an extra fielder inside the circle.

Kyle Jamieson, who did not face a ball, was unbeaten.

India eventually conceded eight extras. New Zealand scored 337 for the loss of eight wickets off 50 overs.

Jadeja, who bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceded 41. He was wicketless, as was Nitish Kumar Reddy, who bowled eight overs, conceding 53.

Kuldeep, who bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceded 48. He picked up a wicket, as did Siraj, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 43.

Rana and Arshdeep bowled 10 overs each, picking up three scalps apiece. While the former conceded 84, the latter, whose spell included a maiden, conceded 63.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 66, and lost a couple of wickets.

Rohit, whose 13-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 11. Four overs into the chase, he was caught by Clarke. Foulkes broke the 28-run stand.

Gill, whose 18-ball innings included four boundaries, scored 23. Seventeen balls later, Jamieson broke the run-a-ball stand.

India scored 50 off 7.5 overs (48 balls). New Zealand had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 164, and lost four wickets.

Shreyas Iyer, who faced 10 balls, scored just three. Twenty-eight balls after Gill’s dismissal, he was caught by Foulkes. Clarke broke the 23-run stand.

Rahul, who faced half-a-dozen balls, scored a run. Nine balls later, he was caught by Phillips. Jayden Lennox broke the three-run stand.

Eighty-four balls (13.5 overs) into the chase, New Zealand sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Virat Kohli was the batter. It was struck down by Illingworth.

Sixteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 83 for the loss of four wickets at that point. While Kohli had scored 35, Reddy had scored eight.

India scored 100 off 19.1 overs (116 balls). New Zealand had conceded a couple of extras at that point.

Kohli’s half-century – which included four boundaries and a six – came off 51 balls.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off 58 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 19, Reddy’s contribution to it was 30. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

India scored 150 off 26.3 overs (160 balls). New Zealand had conceded three extras at that point.

Reddy’s half-century – which included a couple of boundaries and as many sixes – came off 52 balls.

He eventually scored 53 off 57 balls. Eighty-eight balls after Rahul’s dismissal, he was caught by Young. Clarke broke the run-a-ball partnership.

Jadeja, who faced 16 balls, scored a dozen. Twenty-eight balls later, he was caught by Young. Lennox broke the 19-run stand.

India scored 200 off 36.3 overs (220 balls). New Zealand had conceded three extras at that point.

The seventh-wicket pair put on 50 off 44 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 27, Rana’s contribution to it was 21. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Kohli’s ton – which included eight boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 91 balls.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 66, and lost four wickets.

India scored 250 off 42.1 overs (254 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave New Zealand no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Rana’s half-century – which included four boundaries and as many sixes – came off 41 balls.

He eventually scored 52 off 43 balls. Sixty-eight balls after Jadeja’s dismissal, he was caught by Nicholls. Foulkes broke the 99-run partnership.

The eighth-wicket pair did not get off the mark. Siraj, who faced a ball, did not open his account. The next ball, he was caught by Hay off the bowling of Foulkes.

Kohli eventually scored 124 off 108 balls, including 10 boundaries and three sixes. Eleven balls later, he was caught by Daryl Mitchell. Clarke broke the 15-run stand.

The last-wicket pair put on four. Kuldeep, whose three-ball innings included a boundary, scored five. Phillips ran him out.

Arshdeep, who faced a couple of balls, scored four. His runs came by way of a boundary. He was unbeaten.

New Zealand eventually conceded eight extras. India were all out for 296 off 46 overs.

Daryl Mitchell bowled an over, conceding eight. He was wicketless, as was Phillips, who bowled eight overs, conceding 54.

Jamieson, who bowled nine overs, conceded 48. He picked up a wicket.

Lennox, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 42. He picked up two wickets.

Foulkes and Clarke bowled nine overs each, conceding 77 and 54, respectively. They up three scalps apiece.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Kiwis beat Gill-led India

India made one change to their playing eleven – Washington Sundar made way for Nitish Kumar Reddy.

New Zealand made one change to their playing eleven – Adithya Ashok made way for debutant Jayden Lennox.

Bracewell, New Zealand’s skipper, (Micha)elected to field.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 57, without the loss of a wicket.

India’s openers put on 50 off 8.4 overs (52 balls). While Rohit Sharma’s contribution to the partnership was 21, the contribution of Shubman Gill, India’s skipper, to it was 29. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 142, and lost five wickets.

Rohit, whose 38-ball innings included four boundaries, eventually scored 24. Seventy-four balls into the match, he was caught by Will Young. Kristian Clarke broke the 70-run partnership.

Gill’s half-century – which included eight boundaries and a six – came off 47 balls.

He eventually scored 56 off 53 balls, which included nine boundaries, in addition to the six. Twenty-seven balls after Rohit’s dismissal, he was caught by Daryl Mitchell, the player of the match. Kyle Jamieson broke the 29-run stand.

A hundred and two balls (16.5 overs) into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 99 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. Virat Kohli had scored 14.

India scored 100 off 17 overs (103 balls). New Zealand had conceded five extras at that point.

Shreyas Iyer, who faced 17 balls, scored eight. Twenty-eight balls after Gill’s dismissal, he was caught by Michael Bracewell. Clarke broke the 16-run stand.

Kohli, whose 29-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, eventually scored 23. A dozen balls later, Clarke broke the three-run stand.

India scored 150 off 32.4 overs (197 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave New Zealand no reason to be in seventh heaven.

Thirty-four overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 160 for the loss of four wickets at that point. While K L Rahul had scored 20, Ravindra Jadeja had scored 22.

The fifth-wicket pair put on 50 off 70 balls. While Rahul’s contribution to the partnership was 28, Jadeja’s contribution to it was 23. Extras did not contribute to the partnership.

Jadeja, whose 44-ball innings included a boundary, eventually scored 27. Eighty-eight balls after Kohli’s dismissal, Michael Bracewell caught him off his own bowling, breaking the 73-run partnership.

Rahul’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries – came off 52 balls.

India scored 200 off 40.1 overs (242 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave New Zealand no reason to be in seventh heaven.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 85, and lost a couple of wickets.

The sixth-wicket pair put on 50 off 42 balls. While Rahul’s contribution to the partnership was 31, Reddy’s contribution to it was 19. Extras did not contribute to the partnership.

Reddy, whose 21-ball innings included a six, eventually scored 20. Forty-nine balls after Jadeja’s dismissal, he was caught by Glenn Phillips. Zak Foulkes broke the 57-run partnership.

India scored 250 off 46.4 overs (281 balls). New Zealand had conceded eight extras at that point.

Harshit Rana, who faced four balls, scored a couple. Half-a-dozen balls after Reddy’s dismissal, he was caught by Michael Bracewell. Lennox broke the eight-run stand.

Rahul’s ton – which included nine boundaries and a six – came off 87 balls.

He eventually scored 112 off 92 balls, which included 11 boundaries, in addition to the six. He was unbeaten, as was Mohammed Siraj, who faced three balls, scoring a couple.

New Zealand eventually conceded 10 extras. India scored 284 for the loss of seven wickets off 50 overs.

Phillips, who bowled three wicketless overs, conceded 13.

Foulkes bowled nine overs, conceding 67. He picked up a wicket.

Lennox bowled 10 overs, conceding 42. He picked up a wicket.

Jamieson bowled 10 overs, including a couple of maidens. He conceded 70, picking up a wicket.

Michael Bracewell bowled 10 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 34, picking up a wicket.

Clarke bowled eight overs, conceding 56. He picked up three scalps.

The first Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 34, and lost a wicket.

Devon Conway, whose 21-ball innings included three boundaries, scored 16. Thirty-two balls into the chase, Rana broke the 22-run stand.

The second Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 193, and lost a couple of wickets.

Henry Nicholls, who faced 24 balls, scored 10. Forty-four balls after Conway’s dismissal, Prasidh Krishna broke the 24-run stand.

New Zealand scored 50 off 13.2 overs (80 balls). India had conceded three extras at that point.

Fifteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. New Zealand had scored 64 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Young had scored 25, Daryl Mitchell had scored nine.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 49 balls. While Young’s contribution to the partnership was 15, Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to it was 34. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a run.

New Zealand scored 100 off 21.5 overs (131 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

Daryl Mitchell’s half-century – which included three boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 52 balls.

Young’s half-century – which included three boundaries – came off 68 balls.

The third-wicket pair put on 100 off 102 balls. While Young’s contribution to the partnership was 35, Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to it was 63. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

New Zealand scored 150 off 30.1 overs (181 balls). India had conceded five extras at that point.

Thirty-two overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. New Zealand had scored 166 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Young had scored 64, Daryl Mitchell had scored 71.

The third-wicket pair put on 150 off 137 balls. While Young’s contribution to the partnership was 67, Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to it was 80. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

New Zealand scored 200 off 36 overs (216 balls). India had conceded half-a-dozeb)n extras at that point.

Young, whose 98-ball innings included seven boundaries, eventually scored 87. A hundred and fifty-two balls after Nicholls’ dismissal, he was caught by Reddy. Kuldeep Yadav broke the 162-run partnership.

Two hundred and twenty-nine balls (38.1 overs) into the chase, New Zealand sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Daryl Mitchell was the batter. (Pand)It was struck down by umpire Rohan.

The third Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 59, without the loss of a wicket.

Daryl Mitchell’s ton – which included seven boundaries and a couple of sixes – came off 96 balls.

New Zealand scored 250 off 43.3 overs (261 balls). India had conceded 10 extras at that point. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

The fourth-wicket pair put on 50 off 42 balls. While Daryl Mitchell’s contribution to the partnership was 30, Phillips’ contribution to it was 20. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

Daryl Mitchell, whose 117-ball innings included 11 boundaries, in addition to the aforementioned number of sixes, eventually scored 131. He was unbeaten, as was Phillips, who eventually scored 32 off 25 balls, which included a couple of boundaries and a six.

New Zealand, who scored 286 for the loss of three wickets off 47.3 overs, won by seven wickets with 15 balls to spare.

Reddy bowled a couple of wicketless overs, conceding 13.

Jadeja bowled eight wicketless overs, conceding 44.

Siraj bowled nine wicketless overs, conceding 41.

Krishna bowled nine overs, conceding 49. He picked up a wicket.

Rana bowled 9.3 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 52, picking up a wicket.

Kuldeep bowled 10 overs, conceding 82. He picked up a wicket.

The three-match series was level 1-1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gill-led India beat the Kiwis

India (Var)made four changes to their playing eleven – Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak, and Arshdeep Singh made way for Shubman Gill (who was leading the team, and elected to field on winning the toss), Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar, and Mohammed Siraj.

New Zealand made half-a-dozen changes to the eleven that last played the Indians – Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, and Will O’Rourke made way for Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Hay, Zak Foulkes, debutant Kristian Clarke, and Adithya Ashok.

The first Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 49, and lost a wicket.

The second Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 163, and lost five wickets.

New Zealand’s openers put on 50 off 10.1 overs (61 balls). While Conway’s contribution to the partnership was 26, Nicholls’ contribution to it was 22. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was a couple.

Sixteen overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. New Zealand had scored 79 without the loss of a wicket at that point. While Conway had scored 35, Nicholls had scored 42.

New Zealand’s openers put on 100 off 19.5 overs (119 balls). While Conway’s contribution to the partnership was 47, Nicholls’ contribution to it was 50. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

Nicholls’ half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries – came off 60 balls.

Conway’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries and a six – came off 60 balls.

Nicholls, whose 69-ball innings included eight boundaries, eventually scored 62. A hundred and thirty balls into the match, he was caught by K L Rahul. Harshit Rana broke the 117-run partnership.

Conway eventually scored 56 off 67 balls. Fourteen balls later, Rana broke the nine-run stand.

New Zealand scored 150 off 29 overs (174 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

Will Young, who faced 16 balls, scored 12. Twenty-three balls after Nicholls’ dismissal, he was caught by K L. Siraj broke the 20-run stand.

Thirty-two overs into the match, the drinks break was taken. New Zealand had scored 166 for the loss of three wickets at that point. While Daryl Mitchell had scored 22, Glenn Phillips was unbea‘ten’.

Phillips, whose 19-ball innings included a boundary, scored 12. Thirty-three balls after Young’s dismissal, he was caught by Iyer. Kuldeep Yadav broke the 24-run stand. 

Hay, whose 13-ball innings included a couple of boundaries, scored 18. Twenty-five balls later, Prasidh Krishna broke the 28-run stand.

New Zealand scored 200 off 38 overs (228 balls). India had conceded four extras at that point.

The third Powerplay of New Zealand’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 88, and lost three wickets.

Daryl Mitchell’s half-century – which included three boundaries and a six – came off 51 balls.

The sixth-wicket pair put on 39. Michael Bracewell, New Zealand’s skipper, scored 16 off 18 balls, which included a boundary. Thirty-three balls after Hay’s dismissal, Iyer ran him out.

Foulkes, who faced a couple of balls, scored a run. Three balls later, Siraj broke the two-run stand.

New Zealand scored 250 off 45 overs (270 balls). The number of extras they had conceded at that point gave India no reason to be in seventh heaven. However, that was the number of extras they eventually conceded.

Two hundred and eighty-six balls into the match, New Zealand sought a batting review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Daryl Mitchell, the batter, eventually scored 84 off 71 balls, which included five boundaries and three sixes. It was struck down by English umpire Richard Illingworth. He was trapped leg before wicket by Krishna, who broke the 42-run stand.

New Zealand scored 300 for the loss of eight wickets off as many balls (50 overs).

Clarke, whose 17-ball innings included three boundaries, eventually scored 24. He was unbeaten, as was Kyle Jamieson, who scored eight. His run-a-ball innings included a boundary.

Sundar, who bowled five overs, conceded 27. He was wicketless, as was Ravindra Jadeja, who bowled nine overs, conceding 56.

Kuldeep, who bowled nine overs, conceded 52. He picked up a wicket.

Siraj, who bowled eight overs, conceded 40. He picked up a couple of wickets.

Krishna, who bowled nine overs, conceded 60. He picked up a couple of wickets.

Rana, who bowled 10 overs, conceded 65. He picked up a couple of scalps.

The first Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the first and the 10^th over. They scored 48, and lost a wicket.

Rohit Sharma, whose 29-ball innings included three boundaries and a couple of sixes, scored 26. Fifty-two balls into the chase, he was caught by Michael Bracewell. Jamieson broke the 39-run stand.

The second Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 11^th and the 40^th over. They scored 191, and lost three wickets.

India scored 50 off 10.3 overs (63 balls). Extras’ contribution to the partnership was three.

The second-wicket pair put on 50 off 36 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 12, the contribution of Virat Kohli, the player of the match, to it was 31. Extras’ contribution to the partnership gave New Zealand no reason to be in seventh heaven.

India scored 100 off 16.1 overs (97 balls). Extras’ contribution to the partnership was 11.

Eighteen overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 113 for the loss of a wicket at that point. While Gill had scored 36, Kohli had scored 40.

Kohli’s half-century – which included half-a-dozen boundaries – came off 44 balls.

The second-wicket pair put on 100 off 91 balls. While Gill’s contribution to the partnership was 38, Kohli’s contribution to it was 54. Extras’ contribution to the partnership was eight.

Gill’s half-century – which included a couple of boundaries and as many sixes – came off 66 balls.

India scored 150 off 25.3 overs (153 balls). Extras’ contribution to the partnership was 11.

Gill eventually scored 56 off 71 balls, which included three boundaries, in addition to the aforementioned number of sixes. A hundred and seven balls after Rohit’s dismissal, he was caught by Phillips. Ashok broke the 118-run partnership.

India scored 200 off 33.5 overs (203 balls). Extras’ contribution to the partnership was 11.

The third-wicket pair put on 50 off 47 balls. While Kohli’s contribution to the partnership was 20, Iyer’s contribution to it was 33. Extras did not contribute to the partnership.

Thirty-six overs into the chase, the drinks break was taken. India had scored 220 for the loss of a couple of wickets at that point. While Kohli had scored 89, Iyer had scored 37.

Thirty-seven overs into the chase, New Zealand sought a bowling review. They challenged the decision for a wicket. Kohli was the batter. It was struck down by umpire K N Ananthapadmanabhan.

Kohli, whose 91-ball innings included eight boundaries and a six, eventually missed his ton by seven runs. Seventy-six balls after Gill’s dismissal, he was caught by Michael Bracewell. Jamieson broke the 77-run partnership.

Jadeja, who faced five balls, scored four. Five balls later, he was caught by Clarke. Jamieson broke the run-a-ball stand.

The third Powerplay of India’s innings – which was the mandatory Powerplay – was between the 41^st and the 50^th over. They scored 67, and lost a couple of wickets.

Iyer, whose 47-ball innings included four boundaries and a six, eventually missed his half-century by a run. Jamieson was in seventh heaven – he broke the three-run stand.

India scored 250 off 43 overs (258 balls). Extras’ contribution to the partnership was 13. That was, incidentally, the number of extras they eventually conceded.

K L, whose 21-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and a six, scored 21. He was unbeaten.

Rana, whose 23-ball innings included a couple of boundaries and a six, scored 29. Thirty-one balls after Iyer’s dismissal, he was caught by Hay. Clarke broke the 37-run stand.

Sundar had a reason to be in seventh heaven – he scored as many, and was unbeaten.

India scored 300 off 48.5 overs (293 balls).

India, who scored 306 for the loss of half-a-dozen wickets off 49 overs, won by four wickets with an over to spare.

Daryl Mitchell, who bowled a wicketless over, was not in seventh heaven.

Philips, who bowled four wicketless overs, conceded 21.

Michael Bracewell, who bowled eight wicketless overs, conceded 56.

Foulkes, who bowled 10 wicketless overs, conceded 49.

Ashok, who bowled half-a-dozen overs, conceded 55. He picked up a wicket, as did Clarke, who bowled 10 overs, conceding 73.

Jamieson bowled 10 overs, including a maiden. He conceded 41, picking up four scalps.

India led the three-match series 1-0.