Published: Oct 20, 2016, 08:12 PM (IST)
Edited: Oct 20, 2016, 08:22 PM (IST)
Luke Ronchi has now completed 100 dismissals in One-Day Internationals (ODI) during the second match between India and New Zealand at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi. Has taken three catches in this game, which takes his tally to 100. Out of these 100 dismissals he has taken 92 catches and 8 of them have been stumping. In the ongoing match he first caught Rohit Sharma, followed by Virat Kohli and the most recent one being that of Kedar Jadhav. These 100 dismissals also include 7 dismissals for Australia in four matches. This is Ronchi’s 72nd ODI match in which he has scored over 1,100 runs at close to 25, incuding highest score of 170 not out. Live Cricket Scorecard: India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI at Delhi
New Zealand have set India a target of 243 to win this match, after Kane Williamson’s 118 helped the Black Caps put up a competitive total on the board. For India, Amit Mishra and Jasprit Bumrah finished with three wickets apiece to restrict New Zealand very well in the death. New Zealand will feel that they are about 20-30 runs short, considering the sort of start they made to their innings. India just lost the wicket of Jadhav for a well made 41. His He built a much needed 67-run stand with skipper MS Dhoni for the fifth wicket. Jadhav came into bat when India had lost the wickets of Ajinkya Rahane and Manish Pandey in quick succession. They were in a spot of bother at 73 for 4 in the 20th over. Jadhav however managed to score at ease and Matt Henry in his first ball of is new spell has gotten New Zealand a breakthrough that they were desperate for.
Dhoni is still at the crease and is joined by all-rounder Akshar Patel, who is no mug with the bat. Earlier, India won the toss and elected to field. They lead the five-match series 1-0.
