Ind vs NZ 2nd Test 4th Day Score | Gambhir's Ton Lead Fight | 5th Day Live Score

Gautam Gambhir batted whole day , 3 sessions and 107 overs on the way for his fifth century, first abroad to lead a fight back with 102 runs on Sunday, 29th March at McLean Park, Napier after India's follow-on. India now trailing by 62 runs with 8 wickets in hand 1 day remaining in the 2nd test.

India started the 4th day with a huge task, trailing by 267 runs with 9 wickets, but Darvid and Gambhir gave a solid platform with a partnership of 133 runs before Dravid given out by umpiring error on 62 runs. Then Tendulkar and Gambhir put unbeaten 89 runs partnership and finished the day with unbeaten 58 runs and 102 runs respectively.

New Zealand bowled with discipline on a easy batting track given only 205 runs but unable to take wickets shows the determination with which India batted to save the match.

So what happen tomorrow?, Will India survive? or New Zealand will bounce back?, Watch out tomorrow for the 5th and final day.

Match Summary:

New Zealand 1st Inning - 619/9 dec. in 154.4 overs.

India 1st Inning - 305 all out in 93.5 overs.

India 2nd Inning - 252/2 in 107 overs, trailing by 52 runs with 8 wickets remaining.

Toss -New Zealand, who chose to bat first.

Ind vs NZ 2nd Test 3rd Day Score | India Out for 305, Follow On | 4th Day Live Score

New Zealand took a full control of the match as they bowled out India on 305 runs in the 1st inning with a lead of 314 runs and forced follow-on and again took Sehwag's wicket leaving visitors a huge task to save second test match with 2 days to go.

India started the 3rd day +vely as Dravid who scored 83 runs put a partnership of 87 runs with Tendulkar, scored 49 runs and then 80 runs partnership with VVS Laxman scored 76 runs. India lost their last 4 wickets for just 35 runs as Yuraj Singh out for duck and bundled out for 305 runs.

Vettori has not hesitation of follow-on and rewarded back with the wicket of dangerous Sehwag again out cheaply. India struggling on 47/1 at the stump of day 3 trailing by 267 runs.

Match Summary:

New Zealand 1st Inning - 619/9 dec. in 154.4 overs.

India 1st Inning - 305 all out in 93.5 overs.

India 2nd Inning - 47/1 in 17 overs.

Toss -New Zealand, who chose to bat first.

Ind vs NZ 2nd Test 1st Day Score | Ryder, Taylor Hits Ton, NZ-351/4 | 2nd Day Live Score

New Zealand bounced back strongly after reduced to 23/3 on the first day of second test match and took total control with 351/4 against India at the stumps of day1 at McLean Park, Napier on Thursday, 26th March, 2009. Ross Taylor and Jesse Ryder scored 151 and 137 not out respectively.

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first and was struggling at 23/3 in 10 overs but a superb 271 runs fourth wicket partnership between Taylor and Ryder scored 151 off just 204 balls with 26 fours and a six and 137 not out off 220 ball with 17 fours and a six, put hosts in a strong position at the end of day 1.

India has been disappointing after a good start by Zaheer and Ishanth took 2 and 1 wickets each but they lost the momentum after a superb stand by Ryder and Taylor.

India vs New Zealand 2nd Tet Live Score, Teams at Napier

India after wining the first test at Hamilton last week is now looking for historic series win after 41 years in New Zealand as the second test match will be played from Thursday, 26th March to Monday, 30th March 2009 at McLean Park, Napier from 10:00 local, 22:00 GMT. India leading the 3 match test series by 1-0.

India clearly looking strong and the proved in 1st test as their bowlers and batsmen outperformed hosts. They will probably retain the winning team as Tendulkar, Gambhir, Dravid, Seheag and Dhoni batting well while Zaheer, Ishanth, Munaf and Harbhajan bowling beautifully.

New Zealand have all the pressure to level the series and make it alive before going to final test. They have to perforn extraordinary to bounce back in the series in all the department. Oram is out due to injury and Jamie How will be in if Daniel Flynn won't recover from injury.

Indian Team, Squad for 2nd Test at Napier:

Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt & wk), Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Munaf Patel.

New Zealand Team, Squad for 2nd Test at Napier:

Tim McIntosh, Martin Guptill, Daniell Flynn/Jamie How, Ross Taylor, Jesse Ryder, James Franklin, Brendon McCullum (wk), Daniel Vettori (capt), Jeetan Patel, Iain O'Brien, Chris Martin.

Ind vs NZ 1st Test Result - India won by 10 Wickets, A Win After 33 Yrs in NZ

India finally ended the 33 years drought of winning a test match in New Zealand as they won the first test match by 10 wickets on the 4th day of the match at Hamilton on Saturday, 21st March, 2009. India now leading the 3 match series by 1-0.

New Zealand started the 4th day, trailing by 166 runs from India's 1st inning with 7 wickets in hand. They were in danger of inning defeat due to wicket falls at regular intervals but 76 runs 9th wicket partnership between McCullum and O'Brien, scored 84 runs and 21 runs helped them pass India's total. They all out on the same score of 1st inning 279 and gave a target of 39 runs.

Harbhajan took 6 wickets, his best figures oversease. India reached the target of 39 runs in 32 balls with lot of fours from Gambhir and Dravid scored 30 and 8 runs respectively.


Match Summary:

New Zealand 1st Inning -279 all out in 80 overs.

India 1st Inning - 520 all out in 152.4 overs.

New Zealand 2nd Inning -279 all out in 102.3 overs.

India 2nd Inning - 39/0 in 5.2 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to field first.

Result - India won by 10 Wickets

Man of The Match - Sachin Tendulkar (India).

Series - India led the 3-match series 1-0.

Ind vs NZ 3rd Day Score | Tendulkar hit Ton, Ind-520, NZ-75/3 | 4th Day Live Score

India took a total control in the is test against New Zealand on 3rd day of the match took 242 runs 1st inning lead and also took 3 wickets of New Zealand in the 2nd inning on Friday, 20th March, 2009 at Hamilton.

India started the 3rd day on 278/4 trailing by 1 run and made 520 runs thanks to 42nd century by Sachin Tendulkar who batted beautifully and scored 160 runs off 260 balls with 26 fours and 46 balls 51 runs by Zaheer Khan.

In the 2nd inning New Zealand started poorly lost wicket n the 1st over by a controversial catch involving Tendulkar off Zaheer's bowling. They further reduced to 75/3 on at the stump of day3.

Match Summary:

New Zealand 1st Inning -279 all out in 80 overs.

India 1st Inning - 520 all out in 152.4 overs.

New Zealand 2nd Inning -75/3 in 31 overs.

Ind vs NZ 2nd Day Score, Ind 278/4 | 3rd Day Live Score

India started their inning slowly on the 2nd day of the 1st test match against New Zealand, scored 249 runs with the loss of 4 wickets and ended the day on 278/4, trailing by just 1 run with 6 wickets remaining, on Thursday, 19th March, 2009 at Hamilton.

India started the 2nd day from 29/0 and lost Sehwag early but 105 runs 2nd wicket partnership between Gambhir and Dravid put India back on the track. Dravid scored 66 runs while Gambhir contributed 72 runs. At the stumps of day2 Tendulkar was playing on 70 along with Yuraj on 8 runs.

For New Zealand only Martin took 2 wickets while all others bowlers are ineffective and they have to take wickets tomorrow to restrict Indian for a huge lead
Match Summary:

New Zealand -279 all out in 80 overs.

India -278/4 in 90.2 overs.

Ind vs NZ 1st Test Score, NZ all out 279 | 2nd Day Live Score

Two superb centuries from New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori and Jesse Ryder pulled host from 60/6 to a respectable total of 279 runs on the 1st day of the first test match against India on Wednesay, 18th March at Hamilton.

India won the toss and elected to bowl first and pushed back New Zealand to 60/6 thanks to fine bowling by seamers Zaheer, Ishanth and Munaf Patel took 2 and 3 wickets each respectively.

New Zealand struggling on 60/6 at lunch fought back well thanks to 7th wicket record partnership of 186 runs between captain Vettori and Ryder scored 118 runs with 14 fours and 2 sixes and 102 runs respectively.

India started well and scored 29 runs without loss with Sehwag on 22 and Gambhir on 6 not out respectively. Watch out the Indian inning on the 2nd day of 1st test.

India vs New Zealand 1st Test Live Score, Teams at Hamilton

First test of the 3 match series India and New Zealandwill be started from Wednesday, 18th March to Sunday, 22nd March,2009 at Seddon Park, Hamilton starting from 11.00 local time, 22.00 GMT.

India last lost a test match against Sri Lanka in August 2008 and since then beat Australia by 2-0 and England by 1-0. India is searching for 1st test win in 40 years after a first ODI series win in New Zealand.

New Zealand won their last test in October 2008 against Bngladesh and they are badly looking for a win against top test team. New Zealand have relatively young side compare to experienced Indian batting lineup.

Indian Team, Squad for 1st Test at Hamilton:

Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt & wk), Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, L Balaji/ Munaf Patel.

New Zealand Team, Squad for 1st Test at Hamilton:

Tim McIntosh, Daniel Flynn, Ross Taylor, Jesse Ryder, Martin Guptill, James Franklin, Brendon McCullum (wk), Daniel Vettori (capt), Kyle Mills, Iain O'Brien, Chris Martin/Brent Arnell

India vs New Zealand 1st Test Preview at Hamilton from 18th March 2009

New Zealand won the 2 match T20 series by 2-0 but India bounced back and won the 5 match ODI series by 3-1. Now both team shifting their momentum to longest version of the game as 1st test will be played from Wednesday, 18th March to Sunday, 22nd March, 2009 at Hamilton.

Test specialist Rahul Dravid and VVs Laxman will come back in theIndian team to strengthen the middle order while M Vijay will give more opening option other than Gambhir and Sehwag. L Balaji and spinner Amit Mishra will be new bowling options.

After loosing ODI series New Zealand is looking for some pride and regained some pride after a consolation win in the last ODI. James Franklin after a long injury has been included in the team as an all rounder.

Hamilton wicket will seam initially and 1st 2-3 hour will be crucial.

Indian Test Team, Squad for Test Series against New Zealand

India will now concentrate in the longest version of the game after winning the 5 match ODI series by 3-1 as 1st test is starting from 18th March, 2009. Some test specialist like Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, M Vijay and bowlers L Balaji and spinner Amit Mishra has been included in the Indian team

Find the Indian Team, Squad for test series against New Zealand.

Indian Test Squad, Team for 2009 tour of New Zealand:

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt/wk)
Virender Sehwag
Gautam Gambhir
Rahul Dravid
Sachin Tendulkar
VVS Laxman
Yuvraj Singh
Harbhajan Singh
Zaheer Khan
Ishant Sharma
Munaf Patel
M Vijay
Amit Mishra
L Balaji
Dhawal Kulkarni
Dinesh Karthik (wk)

2009 India vs New Zealand Test Series Schedule, Fixture, Time Table

2009 India tour of New Zealand has come to its last stage as only 3 match test series remains starting from 18th March to 7th April, 2009. India lost the 2 match Twenty20 - T20 by 2-0 and won the 5 match series by 3-1.

Find the complete schedule of 2009 India vs New Zealand Test Series Schedule.


2009 India vs New Zealand Test Series:

1st Test
Wednesday, 18th March to Sunday, 22nd March, 2009
Seddon Park, Hamilton
Timing: 10:00 local, 22:00 GMT

2nd Test
Thursday, 26th March to Monday, 30th March, 2009
McLean Park, Napier
Timing: 10:00 local, 22:00 GMT

3rd Test
Friday, 3rd April to Tuesday, 7th April, 2009
Basin Reserve, Wellington
Timing: 10:00 local, 22:00 GMT

New Zealand won 5th ODI by 8 Wick | India won Series by 3-1

New Zealand beat India by 8 wickets in the 5th and final ODI to take some pride as they already lost the 5 match series by 3-1 on Saturday, 14th March, 2009 at Auckland. India bowled out on 149 in 36.3 overs and New Zealand easily reached the target in 23.2 overs.


India won the toss and elected to bat first and played poorly as every one throwing their wicket and ll out on 149 runs in 36.3 overs of the 43 over match due to late start.

New Zealand reached the target with 151/2 in 23.2 overs thanks to fine hitting by Jesse Ryder and Guptill scored 63 off 49 balls with 6 fours and 4 sixes and 57 not out off 50 balls respectively.

Match Summary:

India - 149 all out in 36.3 overs.

New Zealand - 151/2 in 23.2 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first .

Result - New Zealand won by 8 wickets (with 118 balls remaining).

Man of The Match -Jesse Ryder (New Zealand).

Man of The Series - Virendar Sehwag (India).

Series - India won the 5-match series 3-1.

India vs New Zealand 5th and Final ODI Live Score, Teams at Auckland

After the series has been decided as India already won the 5 match ODI series by 3-0 with one match to go and 1 match abandoned due to rain, the 5th and final ODI between India and New Zealand is a dead rubber will be played on Saturday, 14th March, 2009 at Eden Park, Auckland in a day-night game starting from 14:00 local, 01:00 GMT.

India will likely to use others player like Rohit Sharma, Dinesh karthik, Ojha and Yusuf Pathan in the absence of injured Sachin endulkar. India will likely to end the series with a win and looking for a clean sweep ahead of crucial test series.

New Zealand was outclassed by their opponent in the entire series instead of some good batting performance by Ryder, McCullum, McGlashan. Their all bowlers except captain Vettori was punished by Indian batsmen.

Indian Team, Squad for the 5th and Final ODI at Auckland:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt & wk), Rohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Praveen Kumar, Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, Zaheer Khan.

New Zealand Team, Squad for the 5th and Final ODI at Auckland:

Jesse Ryder, Brendon McCullum, Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Jacob Oram, Peter McGlashan (wk), Grant Elliott, Daniel Vettori (capt), Ewen Thompson/Scott Styris, Kyle Mills, Iain O'Brien.

Sehwag's 74 balls 125 runs sealed India's Series won vs New Zealand

A fiery inning of 125 runs off just 74 balls with 14 fours and 6 sixes helped not only to win the 4th ODI but also sealed series win by 3-0 for India after a long time in New Zealand on Wednesday, 11th March, 2009 at Hamilton. India won the match by 84 runs under Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain interrupted game.

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first scored 270 runs in 47 overs in a rain shorten match thanks to McCullum and McGlashan scored 77 and 56 not out respectively.

In reply, Sehwag made fastest century by an Indian and the seventh fastest in one-day international history which comes in just 60 balls. In the absence of injured Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir stepped into the opener's role and added 63 runs and put 201 runs unbeaten partnership in just 23.3 overs when rain interrupted for the final time.

Match Summary:

New Zealand -270/5 in 47 overs.

India - 201/0 in 23.3 overs.

Toss - New Zealand, who chose to bat first.

Result - India won by 84 runs (D/L method).

Man of The Match -Virendar Sehwag (India).

Series - India led the 5-match series 3-0.

India vs New Zealand 4th ODI Live Score Teams | Tendulkar Out, Vettori In

Fourth ODI of the 5 match series between India and New Zealand will be played on Wednesday, 11th March, 2009 at Seddon Park, Hamilton in a day-night game starting from 14:00 local, 01:00 GMT. India leading the 5 match series by 2-0 after 3 matches.

India is playing superbly specially thier batsmen including Tendulkar Gambhir, Sehwag, Yuraj, Dhoni, Raina and Yusuf. But las match hero Tendulkar will not be available in the 4th ODI due tto injury during the marathon inning of 163 runs in the last ODI, Rohit Sharma or Irfan Pathan will replace him.

Good news for under pressure New Zealand that their captain Daniel Vettori is back after missing 3rd ODI while Southee who conceded 104 runs is left out and Ewen Thompson, who was part of New Zealand's Twenty20 squad will replace injured Ian Butler.

Indian Team, Squad for the 4th ODI at Hamilton:

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan/Rohit Sharma, Harbhajan Singh, Praveen Kumar/Munaf Patel, Zaheer Khan.

New Zealand Team, Squad for the 4th ODI at Hamilton:

Jesse Ryder, Peter McGlashan (wk), Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Jacob Oram, Neil Broom, Grant Elliott, Daniel Vettori (capt), Kyle Mills, Ewen Thompson, Iain O'Brien.

India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Result - Tendulkar's ton in a thrilling 58 runs win

Sachin Tendulkar hit his first century in New Zealand as India beat New Zealand by 58 runs in a high scoring game at Christchurch on Sunday, 8th March, 2009 and take a 2-0 lead in 5 match series. India scored 392/4 in 50 overs and bowled out New Zealand on 334 in 45.1 overs.

India batting first reduced to 65/2 but a superb batting display by Sachin Tendulkar and Yuraj Singh put 138 runs partnership in 16 overs. Tendukar was retired hurt after 163 runs off 133 balls with 16 fours and 5 sixes, Yuraj scored 87 off 60 balls with 10 fours and 6 sixes. Dhoni and Raina also contributed well with 68 off 58 balls and 38 off just 18 balls.

New Zealand Started brilliantly with a 166 runs first wicket partnership in just 22 overs by Ryder and McCullum with 105 runs off 80 balls with 12 fours and 4 sixes and 71 off 68 balls. But they lost 8 wickets for 95 runs and struggling but Mills and Southee put 83 runs for and scared India one stage.

Match Summary:

India - 392/4 in 50 overs.

New Zealand - 334 all out in 45.1 overs.

Toss - New Zealand, who chose to field first.

Result - India won by 58 runs.

Man of The Match - Sachin Tendulkar (India).

Series - India led the 5-match series 2-0.

India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Live Score, Teams at Christchurch

After washed out 2nd ODI at Wellington, India and New Zealand will meet again for the 3rd ODI on Sunday, 8th March, 2009 at AMI Stadium, Christchurch in a day-night game starting from 14:00 local, 01:00 GMT. India leading the 5 match series by 1-0 after 2 matches.

India has done well so far in the rain hit ODI series as Sehwag scored two consecutive half centuries at brisk speed and Tendulkar also scored a half century in the last ODI. Raina, Dhoni, Yuraj and Yusuf also contributing well to make India favorite for this match.

New Zealand struggling to control the Indian batting line up in ODI's after convincing win in T20 series. They further hit by injury of opener Brandon McCullum, and they have to win this match in order to stay in the series in a must win situation.

Indian Team, Squad for the 3rd ODI at Christchurch:

Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Praveen Kumar/Munaf Patel, Zaheer Khan.

New Zealand Team, Squad for the 3rd ODI at Christchurch:

Jesse Ryder, Peter McGlashan (wk), Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Jacob Oram, Neil Broom, Grant Elliott, Daniel Vettori (capt), Kyle Mills, Ian Bulter/Tim Southee, Iain O'Brien.

India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Live Score, Teams at Wellington - Oram Injured

Second match between India and New Zealand will be played on Friday, 6th March, 2009 at Westpac Stadium, Wellington in a day-night game starting from 14:00 local, 01:00 GMT. India leading the 5 match series by 1-0.

After disappointing T20 series India bounced back well in the 1st ODI with solid batting and fielding performance. Zaheer Khan and Praveen Kumar bowled well in the start and Harbhajan took 3 wickets in four balls to boost their confidence. India will probably keep the same winning team.

New Zealand is hit back further after defeat in 1st ODI as Brandon McCullum is out due to thumb injury for the 2nd ODI. Peter McGlashan has been called up to replace him behind the stumps.

Indian Team, Squad for the 2nd ODI at Wellington:

Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Praveen Kumar/Munaf Patel, Zaheer Khan.

New Zealand Team, Squad for the 2nd ODI at Wellington:

Jesse Ryder, Peter McGlashan (wk), Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Jacob Oram, Neil Broom, Grant Elliott, Daniel Vettori (capt), Kyle Mills, Ian Bulter/Tim Southee, Iain O'Brien.

Ind vs NZ 1st ODI Result - India won by 53 runs in a rain hit match

India put behind their defeat in T20 series and displayed superb performance and won the first ODI by 53 runs against host New Zealand in a rain shortened match at McLean Park, Napier in a day-night game. India leading the 5 match series by 1-0.

India won the toss and elected to bat first in a delayed match shorten to 38 overs scored 273 runs thanks to Sehwag made 77 off 56 balls with 11 fours and a six, man of the match Dhoni was unbeaten on 84 rund off 89 balls and Raina played a special inning of 66 runs off 39 balls with 5 fours and 4 sixes, yusuf also contributed 10 balls 20 runs.

New Zealand lost their inform batsman Brandon McCullum on duck and they were out of match after rain interruption and got a revised target of 216 in 28 overs. Harbhajan took 3 wickets in 4 balls well supported by Praveen Kumar took 2 wickets.

Match Summary:

India - 273/4 in 38 overs.

New Zealand -162/9 in 28 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first.

Result - India won by 53 runs (D/L method).

Man of The Match -MS Dhoni (India).

Series - India led the 5-match series 1-0.

India vs New Zealand 1st ODI Live Score, Teams - Tendulkar Returns

First of the 5 match ODI series between New Zealand and touring India will be played on Tuesday, 3rd March , 2009 at McLean Park, Napier in a day-night game starting from 14:00 local, 01:00 GMT. India lost the T20 series by 2-0.

After defeat in the shortest form the game India is hoping to come back strongly with the return of Sachin Tendulkar, who will open the inning with Virendar Sehwag. Gambhir will come one down as Yusuf and Irfan Pathan will likely be the part of the team.

New Zealand has edge over visitors after 2-0 win in T20 as all top orders like Jesse Ryder, Martin Guptill and Ross Taylor while Brendon McCullum are in great form. Allrounder Grant Elliott will replace Nathan McCullum as well as Mills will be back from injury.

Indian Team, Squad for the 1st ODI at Napier:

Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Praveen Kumar/Munaf Patel, Zaheer Khan.

New Zealand Team, Squad for the 1st ODI at Napier:

Jesse Ryder, Brendon McCullum (wk), Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Jacob Oram, Neil Broom, Grant Elliott, Daniel Vettori (capt), Kyle Mills, Ian Bulter/Tim Southee, Iain O'Brien.

India vs New Zealand 1st ODI Preview at Napier on 3rd March

After thrilling two match Twenty20 series host New Zealand and India will meet for the 5 match ODI series as first match will be played on Tuesday, 3rd March, 2009 at McLean Park, Napier in a day-night game starting from 14:00 local, 01:00 GMT. New Zealand won the 2 match T20 series by 2-0.

India will try to put the Twenty20 loss behind and start as a fresh in the limited version of the game. India lost both T20 match in over-confidence and they have to rethink their strategy in ODI's.

New Zealand is lot high in confidence after crushing win in T20 and their moral is very high to beat visitors in ODI's also. Brandon McCullum is in great form to take the home team on the winning path.

So wait and watch for the exciting fight between two strong ODI teams.