India after good batting performance by skipper Virat Kohli but it was Kiwis batsmen Tom Latham hit a masterful unbeaten hundred and added 200 runs Partnership stand with Ross Taylor to help New Zealand to a comfortable six-wicket victory over India in the first one-day international at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a challenging target of 281 runs, Black Caps now had the 1-0 lead in the three-match series; the touring side reached their target with six balls to spare on a hot and humid night at the ground overlooking the Arabian Sea.
Latham remained unbeaten on 103 while Taylor was out on 95 with the side just one run away from the win. India captain Virat Kohli hit 121 off 125 deliveries to register his 31st century in ODIs and anchor the hosts to 280 for eight after winning the toss and opting to bat. New Zealand's chase got off to a decent start with an opening stand of 48 between Martin Guptill and Colin Munro but India fought back with three quick wickets to reduce them to 80 for three.
Pune will host the second ODI on Wednesday which will do or die situation for the host after losing last night game by six wickets.
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