Devon Conway (AFP Photo)
Virat Kohli ‘s authoritative 74, coupled with impressive bowling performances from Arshdeep Singh and Anshul Kamboj, helped India secure a comfortable victory in the rain-affected contest. Arshdeep led the attack with four wickets, while Gurnoor Brar picked up three scalps and Kamboj claimed two as New Zealand were bowled out for 185. India then chased down the revised target of 143 in 32 overs despite rain interruptions.
Conway suffered the injury while fielding during practice, forcing him out of the remainder of the ODI series. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines There was some relief for the New Zealand camp, however, as Matt Henry, who was involved in the fielding mishap that resulted in Conway’s injury, has been cleared of concussion. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
New Zealand have suffered a setback ahead of the second ODI against India, with opener Devon Conway ruled out of the remaining matches of the five-game series after sustaining a concussion during a training session on Tuesday. Left-handed batter Nick Kelly, who was initially selected for the fourth and fifth ODIs, will now join the squad in Wellington on Friday as his replacement. The development comes after New Zealand lost the opening ODI to India in Auckland on Wednesday. The second ODI will be played at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Saturday, with New Zealand looking to bounce back and level the series.