Riding on a sensational hundred by Ross Taylor and a couple of half-centuries from Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls, New Zealand thrashed India by four wickets in the first ODI at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. Chasing a mammoth score of 348 runs, the Kiwi batsmen put on a clinical batting display and guided their side over the line. The likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav were not able to contain the opposition batsmen and were smashed to all the parts of the ground. Shardul Thakur was the most expensive bowler as he gave away 80 runs from just nine overs. Twitterati were also not impressed by India’s poor bowling performance and bashed them. New Zealand Vs India, Cricket Score 1st ODI Match.

Earlier in the match, stand-in skipper Tom Latham won the toss and elected to bowl. The decision didn’t prove fruitful at first as the Indian batsmen scored runs for fun and plundered 347 runs in the first innings. Shreyas Iyer notched up his maiden century in ODIs while KL Rahul and skipper Virat Kohli scored crucial fifties. In reply, Henry Nicholls gave the hosts a good start. Later, skipper Latham and Taylor opened their arms and helped the Kiwis clinched the game. Meanwhile, let’s look at how netizens reacted on India’s loss.

Memes in Action!!

Reasons Explained!!

Poor Performance!!

Wrong Team Selection!!

Skipper Virat Kohli in Target!!

Thakur Being Targetted!!

More Bashing!!

With this win, the Blackcaps have gained a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Well, they have finally managed to end their losing streak and will look to redeem themselves by winning the series. In fact, a victory in the next game will seal the deal for them. On the other hand, the second ODI will be a do-or-die encounter for Virat Kohli and Co and let’s see how they perform.

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