Hyderabad: In a thrilling match against New Zealand, India has won the first ODI by 12 runs. Chasing 350 runs, the New Zealand team could score only 337 runs. Michael Bracewell played a stormy innings for New Zealand. Bracewell scored 140 off 78 balls. Bracewell hit 12 fours and 10 sixes in his innings. Apart from him, Mitchell Santner played an important inning of 57 runs in 45 balls.
1st ODI. India Won by 12 Run(s) https://t.co/IQq47h2W47 #INDvNZ @mastercardindia
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 18, 2023
Excellent bowling by Siraj
If we talk about Indian bowlers, then Mohammad Siraj bowled brilliantly in this match. Siraj sent 4 players to the pavilion by giving 55 runs in 10 overs. Apart from Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav took 2 wickets. Yadav gave 43 runs in 8 overs and showed the way to the pavilion to 2 players. At the same time, Shardul Thakur also got 2 successes. Apart from this, Mohammed Shami took 1 wicket in his name.
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