Monday, April 6, 2009

Series Victory by India over New Zealand

According to a Latest News India claimed a series victory over New Zealand. The victory came after 41 years , last victory was in 1968, the rain forced the final test to end in a draw. India set a target of 617 runs to win in just under two days, New Zealand was on 281 for eight wickets when a light rain shower forced the players off at 1408 (0208 GMT), about 30 minutes after lunch. Umpires called the game off at 1630.

Taylor scored 107 which was highest for New Zealand. It was his fourth test century and second in successive tests after he scored 151 in the drawn second test in Napier.The first test was in Hamilton which India won by 10 wickets, with the second test at McLean Park ending in a draw after India batted for the final two days to save the game.
Refer to Cricket News.