Ross Taylor
Ross Taylor

Ross Taylor makes century as New Zealand beat India in first one-day international in Hamilton


An unbeaten century from Ross Taylor guided New Zealand to victory over India in the first one-day international in Hamilton.

Taylor hit the winning run with 11 balls remaining, posting 109 not out as the hosts reached 348 for six to secure victory by four wickets.

He was ably assisted by Henry Nicholls, who scored 78, and captain Tom Latham who chipped in with a breezy 69 from 48 balls.

Shreyas Iyer (103) provided the cornerstone of India's innings with a maiden international ton, with KL Rahul hitting 88 from 64 deliveries and captain Virat Kohli registering 51.

Tim Southee took two of the four Indian wickets to fall in the hosts' 347 total, while Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the tourists' bowlers with two for 84.