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<p><strong>Auckland:&nbsp;</strong>Indian bowlers crumbled in the face of Tom Latham&rsquo;s counter-attacking hundred as New Zealand rallied to crush India by seven wickets in the first ODI here on Friday. On a ground where a 300plus total had been chased only once, India fancied their chances after posting 306 for seven and then leaving the New Zealanders at 88 for three in the 20th over.</p>
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<p id="2">The hosts had the last laugh in the end though, reaching the target with 17 balls to spare thanks to Latham&rsquo;s unbeaten 104-ball 145 and skipper Kane Williamson&rsquo;s 94 not out as they added 221 runs for an unbeaten fourth-wicket partnership. At the end of the 39th over, New Zealand needed 91 in 66 balls.</p>
<p id="3">By the time Shardul Thakur (1/63) had completed a forgettable 40th over, the hosts were in total control of the game, with Latham amassing 25 runs with the help of four fours and a six. That over swung the match firmly in New Zealand&rsquo;s favour. Latham&rsquo;s belligerent innings comprised as many as 19 boundaries and five sixes, while Williamson hit seven fours and one maximum.</p>
<p>Tearaway pacer Umran Malik (2/66) made his presence felt on debut with his thunderbolts after an impressive show by the Indian batters, though the youngster proved to be expensive.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Brief Scores:&nbsp;</strong>New Zealand 309 for 3 (Latham 145*, Williamson 94*, Malik 2-66) beat India 306 for 7 (Iyer 80, Dhawan 72; Ferguson 359, Southee 3-73) by seven wickets.</p>
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<p id="2"><strong>Shikhar doesn&rsquo;t get accolades he deserves, says Shastri: </strong>With attention mostly centered around the likes of Virat Kohli, seasoned opener Shikhar Dhawan &ldquo;doesn't get the accolades that he deserves&rdquo; despite delivering both as a player and captain, feels former India coach Ravi Shastri.</p>
<p id="3">&ldquo;He&rsquo;s vastly experienced. He&nbsp;doesn&rsquo;t get the accolades that he deserves. To be honest, most of the spotlight is on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. But when you look at his one-day cricket record, and you look at some of the innings he has played against top teams in big games, it&rsquo;s an outstanding record,&rdquo; Shastri said on broadcasters Prime Video.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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