IND Vs NZ, 1st ODI: Tom Latham Breaks Record As New Zealand Thrash India

Tom Latham and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson shared a 221-run partnership to go 1-0 up in the 3-match ODI series.

Tom Latham celebrates his hundred with captain Kane Williamson.

New Zealand beat India by seven wickets in the first ODI to take 1-0 lead in the three-match series in Auckland on Friday. (More Cricket News)

The home side chased down the 307-run target with 17 balls to spare, reaching 309 for 3 in 47. 1 overs.?

Tom Latham remained unbeaten on 145 while captain Kane Williamson stuck an unbeaten 94.?

For India, debutant Umran Malik took two wickets for 66 runs while Shardul Thakur got one. ?

Earlier, India posted 306 for 7 after being put in to bat.

Shreyas Iyer top-scored with 80 off 76 balls while captain Shikhar Dhawan (72) and Shubman Gill (50) made half-centuries.

For New Zealand, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee took three wickets apiece. ?

Brief Scores:

India: 306 for 7 in 50 overs (Shreyas Iyer 80, Shikhar Dhawan 72, Shubman Gill 50; Lockie Ferguson 3/59, Tim Southee 3/73).?

New Zealand: 309 for 3 in 47.1 overs (Tom Latham 145 not out, Kane Williamson 94 not out; Umran Malik 2/66).