After the conclusion of the ODI series in Australia, the focus now shifts to the ODI series in the scenic country of New Zealand. After the triumph in Australia, the men in blue lead by its inspirational captain will look forward to the triumph in Kiwi land.
Napier served as the venue for 1st ODI between the two highly anticipated sides. Kane Williamson won the toss and chose to bat first in the bright sunny conditions present at McLean park.
Shami becomes the fastest Indian to 100 ODI wickets
The hosts lost early wicket in the form of Martin Guptill who fell to Mohammed Shami. This was the 100th ODI wicket for Shami and in the process, he also became the fastest Indian to 100 ODI wickets.
This was his 56th game in the format, having made his ODI debut in 2013 against Pakistan.
Shami surpassed the likes of Irfan Pathan who reached the 100-wicket mark in 59 ODIs. Mumbai pacer Zaheer Khan reached the same mark in 65 matches, Ajit Agarkar in 67 matches and Javagal Srinath in 68 matches.
