Rahul Dravid, former Indian captain come back in ODI squad after almost 2 years as Indian selectors announced ODI team for tri-series in Sri Lanka including New Zealand and for Champions Trophy in South Africa. Opener Sehwag has not been included in the team as he is not fully recovered from his injury while Rohit Sharma not included due to his poor form.
Sachin Tendulkar returned in the team after rested for West Indies series. Amit Mishra is back in team in place of Pragyan Ojha while Zaheer Khan not considered due to injury.
Indian Team, Squad for Tri-Series in Sri Lanka:
Sachin Tendulkar
Gautam Gambhir
Rahul Dravid, Suresh Raina
Yuvraj Singh
MS Dhoni (capt/wk)
Yusuf Pathan
Harbhajan Singh
Praveen Kumar
Ishant Sharma
Ashish Nehra
RP Singh
Amit Mishra
Dinesh Karthik
Abhishek Nayar
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Indian Team, Squad for Tri Series in Sri Lanka, Darvid in, Sehwag out
India, Sri Lanka, New Zealand Tri Series Schedule, Timetable, Fixture in September, 2009
India, Sri Lanka and New Zealand will play a short ODI tri series in Sri Lanka from 8th September to 14th September, 2009.
Tuesday, 8th September, 2009
1st Match
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand
Premadasa stadium, Colombo
Thursday, 10th September, 2009
2nd Match
India vs Sri Lanka
Premadasa stadium, Colombo
Saturday, 12th September, 2009
3rd Match
India vs New Zealand
Premadasa stadium, Colombo
Monday, 14th September, 2009
Final
Team 1 vs Team 2
Premadasa stadium, Colombo
India vs West Indies 4th ODI Photo Highlights - Ind vs WI 4th ODI Images, Pictures
Watch and enjoy the photo highlights of 4th ODI between India and West Indies abndoned due to rain after just 7.3 overs and India won the series by 2-1.
India won the ODI Series by 2-1 after 4th ODI washed out due to Rain
India clinched the 4 match ODI series by 2-1 against host West Indies, as 4th ODI called off due to heavy rain after just 7.3 overs of play on Sunday, 5th July 2009 at Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia. This is the fifth straight ODI series victory for India and only the second in West Indies.
India won the toss and elected to bowl first and Ishanth Sharma took the wicket of danger man captain Chris Gayle on the 2nd ball of the match. Heavy rain started in the 8th overs which forced the match to be called off after just 7.3 overs and West Indies 27/1.
MS Dhoni awarded with Man of the Series for his 182 runs in 3 innings at an average of 91.00 highest in the series.
Match Summary:
West Indies - 27/1 in 7.3 overs.
Toss -India, who chose to bowl first.
Result - No Result - Match abandoned due to rain.
Series Result - India won the 4 match series by 2-1.
Man of The Match - MS Dhoni (India).
India vs West Indies 4th and Final ODI Live Score, Teams at St Lucia - Ind v WI 4th One Day
India is eying 3rd series win in West Indies after a thrilling second last ball win in the 3rd ODI as the final and 4th One Day International will be played on Sunday, 5th July, 2009 at Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia 09:30 local, 13:30 GMT, 7.00 PM IST. India leading the 4 match series by 2-1 after 3 matches.
India have not lost the series after a win in the rain shortened 3rd ODI. Skipper Dhoni batted well under pressure to guide his team for victory. Openers Gautam Gambhir and Dinesh Karthik once again have to give a good start to clinch the series.
West Indies will be under pressure to save the series at home and have to win this match. Runako Morton and Ramnaresh Sarwan batting well but they need more support from other players as well.
Indian Team, Squad for 4th and Final ODI at St Lucia:
Gautam Gambhir, Dinesh Karthik, MS Dhoni (capt/wk), Yuvraj Singh, S Badrinath, Yusuf Pathan, Ravindra Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, RP Singh, Ashish Nehra.
West Indies Team, Squad for 4th and Final ODI at St Lucia:
Chris Gayle (capt), Runako Morton, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dwayne Bravo, Darren Bravo, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Jerome Taylor, Ravi Rampaul, Suleiman Benn, Lionel Baker.
Ind vs WI 3rd ODI Live Score, Teams at St Lucia - India vs West Indies Live
India and West Indies won one match each and the 4 match series is currently level after 2 matches and both the team will play to take a lead as 3rd ODI will be played on Friday, 3rd July, 2009 at Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia 09:30 local, 13:30 GMT, 7.00 PM IST.
India won the 1st match but lost 2nd match with a huge margin as entire batting line up flopped except captain Dhoni and they have to perform well in order to take a lead. Gambhir and Rohit Sharma's form is a bit worry for team.
West Indies bounced back strongly and they will be high in confidence after a big win in 2nd game. Ravi Rampaul shattered the Indian batting line up while Runako Morton was unbeaten with 86 and averaging 127.00 in the series.
Indian Team, Squad for 3rd ODI at St Lucia:
Gautam Gambhir, Dinesh Karthik, MS Dhoni (capt/wk), Yuvraj Singh, S Badrinath, Yusuf Pathan, Ravindra Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, RP Singh, Ashish Nehra.
West Indies Team, Squad for 3rd ODI at St Lucia:
Chris Gayle (capt), Runako Morton, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dwayne Bravo, Darren Bravo, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Jerome Taylor, Ravi Rampaul, Suleiman Benn, Lionel Baker.
India vs West Indies 2nd ODI Photo Highlights - Ind vs WI 2nd ODI Images, Pictures
Watch and Enjoy the photo highlight of the 2nd ODI between India and West Indies, which West Indies won by 8 wickets with 95 balls remaining. Man of the match Ravi Rampaul took career-best 4 wickets for 37 runs in 10 overs. 4 match series is now level at 1-1 after 2 matches.
Ind vs WI 2nd ODI Result - West Indies beat India by 8 wickets to level the series 1-1
Ind vs WI 2nd ODI Result - West Indies beat India by 8 wickets to level the series 1-1
West Indies won the 2nd ODI comfortably by 8 wickets with 95 balls remaining against India to level the four match series by 1-1 on Sunday, 28th June, 2009 at Kingston Jamaica. Ind bowled out on 188 in 48.2 overs and WI eayly made 192/2 in 34.1 overs.
India won the toss and elected to bat 1st but reduced to 7/3 the Yuraj Singh (35) and Dhoni tokk the score to 54 runs in 12 overs and again India collapsed to 82/8 in 21 overs Thanks to finr bowling by Ravi Rampaul's career best bowling of 37/4 in 10 overs. Dhoni then played a captain inning of 95 runs and put a 101 runs 9th wicket partnership with RP Singh (23) to take the total to a respectable score of 188 runs.
West Indies chased the modest total easily in 34.1 overs with the liost of only 2 wickets as Gayle and Morton put 101 runs for the 1st wicket in just 15 overs contributed 64 runs and 85 runs respectively.
Match Summary:
India - 188 all out in 48.2 overs.
West Indies - 192/2 in 34.1 overs.
Toss -India, who chose to bat first.
Man of The Match - Ravi Rampaul (West Indies)
Result - West Indies won by 8 wickets (with 95 balls remaining).
India vs West Indies 2nd ODI Live Score, Teams at Kingston - Ind vs WI 2nd ODI
Second ODI of 4 match series between India and West Indies will be played on Sunday, 28th June, 2009 at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica in a day match starting from 09:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 8.00 PM IST.
India leading the 4 match series by 1-0.
India won the 1st ODI by 20 runs as Yuvraj Singh was on fire and they have to put similar show to take unbeatable lead in the series. Their only worry would be the form of opener Gautam Gambhir specially against rising deliveries and they will probably go with the same team.
West Indies fought well in chasing the huge total of 339 runs but they were short by just 20 runs in the end. They have to win this match to level the series other wise their only option will be to draw the series.
Indian Team, Squad for 2nd ODI at Jamaica:
Gautam Gambhir, Dinesh Karthik, MS Dhoni (capt/wk), Yuvraj Singh, S Badrinath, Yusuf Pathan, Ravindra Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, RP Singh, Ashish Nehra.
West Indies Team, Squad for 2nd ODI at Jamaica:
Chris Gayle (capt), Runako Morton, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dwayne Bravo, Darren Bravo, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Jerome Taylor, Ravi Rampaul, Suleiman Benn, Lionel Baker.
India vs West Indies 1st ODI Photo Highlights - Ind vs WI 1st Odi Images - Yuraj Singh Pictures
Watch and Enjoy the photo highlight of the 1st ODI between India nad West Indies, which India won by 20 runs thanks to Yuraj Singh's brilliant century of 131 runs off 102 balls and Yusuf Pathan took 3 crucial wickets as India takes 1-0 lead in 4 match series.
Ind vs WI 1st ODI Result - Yuraj Star in India's 20 run win over West Indies
In a high scoring 1st ODI of 4 match series, India beat host West Indies in a high scoring thriller by 20 runs 0n Friday, 26th June, 2009 at Kingston, Jamaica. Ind made 339/6 in 50 overs and WI all out on 319 runs in 48.1 overs.
India scored 339/6 in 50 overs thanks to Yuraj Singh's 11th ODI century, who hit 131 runs off 102 balls with 10 fours and 7 sixes in his inning well supported by Dinesh Karthik who made 67 runs and put 135 runs for the 3rd wicket. In the end Yusuf Pathan and Harbhajan Singh made 41 runs to take the total to 339 runs with 40 runs off 38 balls and 21 runs off 13 balls. Dhni also contributed with 41 runs.
West Indies replied well with 65 runs 1st wicket patnership btween Gayle (37) and Morton (42) and then Sarwan and Chanderpaul contributed 45 runs and 63 runs respectively but wickets at intervals result in 20 runs short. Yusuf Pathan and Ashish Nehra took 3 wickets each.
Match Summary:
India -339/6 in 50 overs.
West Indies - 319 runs all out in 48.1 overs.
Toss -India, who chose to bat first.
Man of The Match - Yuvraj Singh (India)
Result - India won by 20 runs.
India vs West Indies 1st ODI Live Score, Teams at Kingston - Ind vs WI 1st ODI
India will start their four match ODI series against host West Indies with 1st ODI on Friday, 26th June, 2009 at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica in a day match starting from 09:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 8.00 PM IST.
India want to start a fresh after the disaster in just ended Twenty20 World Cup where they eliminated in the 2nd round without winning a single match in Super8 round. They are without 4 key players Sehwag, Tendulkar, Zaheer and Raina. Rohit Sharma may continue as opener or M Viajay will do the opening with Gambhir. Nehra may find a place in playing 11 after good show in IPL2.
West Indies will try to continue their good form of T20 WC where they reached to semifinals and comfortably defeated world champions Australia in the 1st round. Dwayne Bravo is in good touch and his brother Darren also included in the team. Chris Gayle is also in good touch but they will definitely miss Fidel Edward who is out due to injury.
Indian Team, Squad for 1st ODI at Jamaica:
Gautam Gambhir, Dinesh Karthik, MS Dhoni (capt/wk), Yuvraj Singh, S Badrinath, Yusuf Pathan, Ravindra Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, RP Singh, Ashish Nehra.
West Indies Team, Squad for 1st ODI at Jamaica:
Chris Gayle (capt), Runako Morton, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dwayne Bravo, Darren Bravo, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Jerome Taylor, Ravi Rampaul, Suleiman Benn, Lionel Baker.
West Indies Team, Squad for 2009 ODI Series against India
West Indies cricket board has announced team for short 4 match ODI series against India starting from 26th June to 5th July, 2009.
Brother of all rounder Dwayne Bravo, Darren Bravo has been included for the 1st time in West Indies team, who scored 605 runs at 43.21 for Trinidad & Tobago in the domestic season. Narsingh Deonarine, the highest run score in four-day domestic competition with 1,068 runs at 59.33 with seven half-centuries has also been included in the team. All rounder David Bernard has been called up for injured Fidel Edward.
West Indies Squad for 1st Two ODI's against India:
Chris Gayle (capt)
Denesh Ramdin (wk)
Lionel Baker
Darren Bravo
Dwayne Bravo
Sulieman Benn
David Bernard
Shivnarine Chanderpaul
Narsingh Deonarine
Runako Morton
Ravi Rampaul
Ramnaresh Sarwan
Jerome Taylor
India tour of West Indeis ODI Series Schedule, Timetable, Ind vs WI ODI Fixture, Timing
After a disastor T20 World Cup, India will play 4 ODI's in West Indies starting from Friday, 26th June to Sunday, 5th July, 2009 in all day games.
Find the complete schedule, Time Table of 2009 India tour of West Indies.
India vs West Indies ODI series Schedule:
Friday, 26th June, 2009
1st ODI
India vs West Indies
Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
Timing: 09:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 8.00 PM IST
Sunday, 28th June, 2009
2nd ODI
India vs West Indies
Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
Timing: 09:30 local, 14:30 GMT, 8.00 PM IST
Friday, 3rd July, 2009
3rd ODI
India vs West Indies
Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
Timing: 09:30 local, 13:30 GMT, 7.00 PM IST
Sunday, 5th July, 2009
4th ODI
India vs West Indies
Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
Timing: 09:30 local, 13:30 GMT, 7.00 PM IST
Indian Team, Squad for 2009 Tour of West Indies - Tendulkar, Zaheer rested - Nehra in
After the early exclusion from the 2009 Twenty20 World Cup, India is going to play short ODI series against West Indies. Indian selectors announced the team on Wednesday, 17th June, 2009 with 4 main player out of the team due to injury.
Sachin Tendulkar and Zaheer Khan has been rested to recover fully for their injuries during IPL2 while hard hitter opener Virender Sehwag and middle order batsman Suresh Raina are out due to injury. Irfan Pathan and Munaf Patel who toured New Zealand has not been included in the team.
M Vijay will replace Sehwag while Asish Nehra has rewarded is good form in IPL2.
Find the complete team and squad for the four ODI series against West Indies.
Indian team, squad for 2009 Tour of West Indies:
MS Dhoni (capt/wk)
Yuvraj Singh
Gautam Gambhir
Rohit Sharma
Harbhajan Singh
Pragyan Ojha
Yusuf Pathan
M Vijay
S Badrinath
RP Singh
Praveen Kumar
Ishant Sharma
Abhishek Nayar
Ashish Nehra
Ravindra Jadeja
Dinesh Karthik
Ind vs NZ 3rd Test Result - Match Drawn | India win Series in New Zealand after 41 years
Rain denied a deserving victory to India on the 5th day of the 3rd and final test match against New Zealand, but India recorded their first series triumph in 41 years, on Tuesday, 7th April 2009 at Wellington. India were just 2 wickets away from win when rain arrived on final day.
New Zealand started the day from 167/4 and overnight batsman Taylor and Franklin put a 142 runs partnership, contributed 107 and 49 runs respectively.
India should have blamed themselves for draw and 2-0 win due to poor fielding and late draw. Good thing is that, India ended their long wait of 41 years to win a Test series in New Zealand after Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi-led side drubbed the Kiwis 3-1 in 1968. India also won the 5 match ODI series by 3-1.
Match Summary:
India 1st Inning - 379 all out in 92.1 overs.
New Zealand 1st Inning -197 all out in 65 overs.
India 2nd Inning -434/7 dec. in 116 overs.
New Zealand 2nd Inning - 281/8 in 94.3 overs.
Toss -New Zealand, who chose to field first.
Result - Match Drawn.
Man of The Match - Gautam Gambhir (India).
Series - India won the 3-match series 1-0.
Ind vs NZ 3rd and Final Test Live Score, Teams at Wellington | Dhoni Doubtful
Will India cross the final hurdle or the 41 years of wait of winning a test series in New Zealand or have to wait more as 3rd and final test will start from Friday, 3rd April to Tuesday, 7th April, 2009 at Basin Reserve, Wellington from 10:00 local, 3.00 IST, 22:00 GMT.
Dhoni's chances of leading the team again is 50-50 as his fitness is still not confirm, If he won't Sehwag will lead the team. India is looking favorite to win the series as they only need a draw to take the series home.
New Zealand is under pressure to avoid series loss as they was unable to take 20 wickets in the last match. Their bowlers have to show good form to to win the test and save the series.
Indian Team, Squad for 3rd and Final Test at Wellington:
Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt & wk)/Dinesh Karthik, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Munaf Patel.
New Zealand Team, Squad for 3rd and Final Test at Wellington:
Tim McIntosh, Martin Guptill, Daniel Flynn/Jamie How, Ross Taylor, Jesse Ryder, James Franklin, Brendon McCullum (wk), Daniel Vettori (capt), Jeetan Patel/Kyle Mills/Tim Southee, Iain O'Brien, Chris Martin.
India vs New Zealand 3rd and Final Test at Wellington from 3rd April
3rd and final test match between host New Zealand and India will be played from Friday, 3rd April, 2009 in the cold weather of Basin Reserve, Wellington.India leading the 3 match series by 1-0.
India is on the verge of historic series win in New Zealand after 41 years as they only need a draw to clinch the series. They are feeling high after saving the 2nd test at Napier last week after follow-on. Gambhir, Dravid, Tendulkar and Lxman are in great form to take the series.
New Zealand on the other hand bounced back well in the 2nd test after defeat in 1st test, but not able to finish. They have a huge task ahead as they recalled Southee and Flynn is back from Injury.
Ind vs NZ 2nd Test 4th Day Score | Gambhir's Ton Lead Fight | 5th Day Live Score
Gautam Gambhir batted whole day , 3 sessions and 107 overs on the way for his fifth century, first abroad to lead a fight back with 102 runs on Sunday, 29th March at McLean Park, Napier after India's follow-on. India now trailing by 62 runs with 8 wickets in hand 1 day remaining in the 2nd test.
India started the 4th day with a huge task, trailing by 267 runs with 9 wickets, but Darvid and Gambhir gave a solid platform with a partnership of 133 runs before Dravid given out by umpiring error on 62 runs. Then Tendulkar and Gambhir put unbeaten 89 runs partnership and finished the day with unbeaten 58 runs and 102 runs respectively.
New Zealand bowled with discipline on a easy batting track given only 205 runs but unable to take wickets shows the determination with which India batted to save the match.
So what happen tomorrow?, Will India survive? or New Zealand will bounce back?, Watch out tomorrow for the 5th and final day.
Match Summary:
New Zealand 1st Inning - 619/9 dec. in 154.4 overs.
India 1st Inning - 305 all out in 93.5 overs.
India 2nd Inning - 252/2 in 107 overs, trailing by 52 runs with 8 wickets remaining.
Toss -New Zealand, who chose to bat first.
India vs New Zealand 2nd Tet Live Score, Teams at Napier
India after wining the first test at Hamilton last week is now looking for historic series win after 41 years in New Zealand as the second test match will be played from Thursday, 26th March to Monday, 30th March 2009 at McLean Park, Napier from 10:00 local, 22:00 GMT. India leading the 3 match test series by 1-0.
India clearly looking strong and the proved in 1st test as their bowlers and batsmen outperformed hosts. They will probably retain the winning team as Tendulkar, Gambhir, Dravid, Seheag and Dhoni batting well while Zaheer, Ishanth, Munaf and Harbhajan bowling beautifully.
New Zealand have all the pressure to level the series and make it alive before going to final test. They have to perforn extraordinary to bounce back in the series in all the department. Oram is out due to injury and Jamie How will be in if Daniel Flynn won't recover from injury.
Indian Team, Squad for 2nd Test at Napier:
Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt & wk), Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Munaf Patel.
New Zealand Team, Squad for 2nd Test at Napier:
Tim McIntosh, Martin Guptill, Daniell Flynn/Jamie How, Ross Taylor, Jesse Ryder, James Franklin, Brendon McCullum (wk), Daniel Vettori (capt), Jeetan Patel, Iain O'Brien, Chris Martin.
Ind vs NZ 1st Test Result - India won by 10 Wickets, A Win After 33 Yrs in NZ
India finally ended the 33 years drought of winning a test match in New Zealand as they won the first test match by 10 wickets on the 4th day of the match at Hamilton on Saturday, 21st March, 2009. India now leading the 3 match series by 1-0.
New Zealand started the 4th day, trailing by 166 runs from India's 1st inning with 7 wickets in hand. They were in danger of inning defeat due to wicket falls at regular intervals but 76 runs 9th wicket partnership between McCullum and O'Brien, scored 84 runs and 21 runs helped them pass India's total. They all out on the same score of 1st inning 279 and gave a target of 39 runs.
Harbhajan took 6 wickets, his best figures oversease. India reached the target of 39 runs in 32 balls with lot of fours from Gambhir and Dravid scored 30 and 8 runs respectively.
Match Summary:
New Zealand 1st Inning -279 all out in 80 overs.
India 1st Inning - 520 all out in 152.4 overs.
New Zealand 2nd Inning -279 all out in 102.3 overs.
India 2nd Inning - 39/0 in 5.2 overs.
Toss - India, who chose to field first.
Result - India won by 10 Wickets
Man of The Match - Sachin Tendulkar (India).
Series - India led the 3-match series 1-0.
Ind vs NZ 3rd Day Score | Tendulkar hit Ton, Ind-520, NZ-75/3 | 4th Day Live Score
India took a total control in the is test against New Zealand on 3rd day of the match took 242 runs 1st inning lead and also took 3 wickets of New Zealand in the 2nd inning on Friday, 20th March, 2009 at Hamilton.
India started the 3rd day on 278/4 trailing by 1 run and made 520 runs thanks to 42nd century by Sachin Tendulkar who batted beautifully and scored 160 runs off 260 balls with 26 fours and 46 balls 51 runs by Zaheer Khan.
In the 2nd inning New Zealand started poorly lost wicket n the 1st over by a controversial catch involving Tendulkar off Zaheer's bowling. They further reduced to 75/3 on at the stump of day3.
Match Summary:
New Zealand 1st Inning -279 all out in 80 overs.
India 1st Inning - 520 all out in 152.4 overs.
New Zealand 2nd Inning -75/3 in 31 overs.
Ind vs NZ 2nd Day Score, Ind 278/4 | 3rd Day Live Score
India started their inning slowly on the 2nd day of the 1st test match against New Zealand, scored 249 runs with the loss of 4 wickets and ended the day on 278/4, trailing by just 1 run with 6 wickets remaining, on Thursday, 19th March, 2009 at Hamilton.
India started the 2nd day from 29/0 and lost Sehwag early but 105 runs 2nd wicket partnership between Gambhir and Dravid put India back on the track. Dravid scored 66 runs while Gambhir contributed 72 runs. At the stumps of day2 Tendulkar was playing on 70 along with Yuraj on 8 runs.
For New Zealand only Martin took 2 wickets while all others bowlers are ineffective and they have to take wickets tomorrow to restrict Indian for a huge lead
Match Summary:
New Zealand -279 all out in 80 overs.
India -278/4 in 90.2 overs.
Ind vs NZ 1st Test Score, NZ all out 279 | 2nd Day Live Score
Two superb centuries from New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori and Jesse Ryder pulled host from 60/6 to a respectable total of 279 runs on the 1st day of the first test match against India on Wednesay, 18th March at Hamilton.
India won the toss and elected to bowl first and pushed back New Zealand to 60/6 thanks to fine bowling by seamers Zaheer, Ishanth and Munaf Patel took 2 and 3 wickets each respectively.
New Zealand struggling on 60/6 at lunch fought back well thanks to 7th wicket record partnership of 186 runs between captain Vettori and Ryder scored 118 runs with 14 fours and 2 sixes and 102 runs respectively.
India started well and scored 29 runs without loss with Sehwag on 22 and Gambhir on 6 not out respectively. Watch out the Indian inning on the 2nd day of 1st test.
India vs New Zealand 1st Test Live Score, Teams at Hamilton
First test of the 3 match series India and New Zealandwill be started from Wednesday, 18th March to Sunday, 22nd March,2009 at Seddon Park, Hamilton starting from 11.00 local time, 22.00 GMT.
India last lost a test match against Sri Lanka in August 2008 and since then beat Australia by 2-0 and England by 1-0. India is searching for 1st test win in 40 years after a first ODI series win in New Zealand.
New Zealand won their last test in October 2008 against Bngladesh and they are badly looking for a win against top test team. New Zealand have relatively young side compare to experienced Indian batting lineup.
Indian Team, Squad for 1st Test at Hamilton:
Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt & wk), Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, L Balaji/ Munaf Patel.
New Zealand Team, Squad for 1st Test at Hamilton:
Tim McIntosh, Daniel Flynn, Ross Taylor, Jesse Ryder, Martin Guptill, James Franklin, Brendon McCullum (wk), Daniel Vettori (capt), Kyle Mills, Iain O'Brien, Chris Martin/Brent Arnell
India vs New Zealand 1st Test Preview at Hamilton from 18th March 2009
New Zealand won the 2 match T20 series by 2-0 but India bounced back and won the 5 match ODI series by 3-1. Now both team shifting their momentum to longest version of the game as 1st test will be played from Wednesday, 18th March to Sunday, 22nd March, 2009 at Hamilton.
Test specialist Rahul Dravid and VVs Laxman will come back in theIndian team to strengthen the middle order while M Vijay will give more opening option other than Gambhir and Sehwag. L Balaji and spinner Amit Mishra will be new bowling options.
After loosing ODI series New Zealand is looking for some pride and regained some pride after a consolation win in the last ODI. James Franklin after a long injury has been included in the team as an all rounder.
Hamilton wicket will seam initially and 1st 2-3 hour will be crucial.
Indian Test Team, Squad for Test Series against New Zealand
India will now concentrate in the longest version of the game after winning the 5 match ODI series by 3-1 as 1st test is starting from 18th March, 2009. Some test specialist like Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, M Vijay and bowlers L Balaji and spinner Amit Mishra has been included in the Indian team
Find the Indian Team, Squad for test series against New Zealand.
Indian Test Squad, Team for 2009 tour of New Zealand:
Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt/wk)
Virender Sehwag
Gautam Gambhir
Rahul Dravid
Sachin Tendulkar
VVS Laxman
Yuvraj Singh
Harbhajan Singh
Zaheer Khan
Ishant Sharma
Munaf Patel
M Vijay
Amit Mishra
L Balaji
Dhawal Kulkarni
Dinesh Karthik (wk)
2009 India vs New Zealand Test Series Schedule, Fixture, Time Table
2009 India tour of New Zealand has come to its last stage as only 3 match test series remains starting from 18th March to 7th April, 2009. India lost the 2 match Twenty20 - T20 by 2-0 and won the 5 match series by 3-1.
Find the complete schedule of 2009 India vs New Zealand Test Series Schedule.
2009 India vs New Zealand Test Series:
1st Test
Wednesday, 18th March to Sunday, 22nd March, 2009
Seddon Park, Hamilton
Timing: 10:00 local, 22:00 GMT
2nd Test
Thursday, 26th March to Monday, 30th March, 2009
McLean Park, Napier
Timing: 10:00 local, 22:00 GMT
3rd Test
Friday, 3rd April to Tuesday, 7th April, 2009
Basin Reserve, Wellington
Timing: 10:00 local, 22:00 GMT
