Dhoni, Kohli hit 50s to rally India after early wickets

October 23, 2016 19:43

India 143-2 (27 ovs) vs NZ 285 | Scorecard

Dhoni completes his half-century from 59 balls with a single off Henry. This is his first fifty in a year after 10 innings as he breaks his run of poor scores and more importantly it has come under pressure in a big run chase.

India's two best batsmen have stood up to the challenge to steady their team after two early wickets.

Neesham comes back replacing Santner, who bowled seven overs for 37 runs and was hit for a couple of sixes by Dhoni.

But even Neesham suffers at the hands of Dhoni, who carts him back over his head for another six.

This is Dhoni's 196th six in ODIs, overtaking Tendulkar, who had 195 sixes to his credit.

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