Gautam Gambhir is back in form with an unbeaten century as India comfortably chased 258 runs and won the 2nd one day by 8 wickets against New Zealand on Wednesday, 1st December, 2010 at Jaipur. NZL made 258/8 in 50 overs and IND made 259/2 in 43 overs.
New Zealand put a competitive total of 258/8 thanks to 70 runs by opener Guptill and 59 runs by Scott Styris with quick runs by Vettori & Mills in the end as Sreessanth took 4 wickets. In reply India got a good start with 87 runs partnership for the opening wicket by Vijay 33 and Gambhir. Gambhir then put 116 runs for the 2nd wicket with Kohli 64, on his way to his 8th one day century with unbeaten 138 runs off 116 balls with 18 fours and set an easy 8 wicket win with 42 balls remaining and takes 2-0 lead in the 5 match series.
Match Summary:
New Zealand - 258/8 all out in 50 overs (Guptill 70, Styris 59, Sreesanth 4-47)
India - 259/2 in 43 overs (Gambhir 138*, Kohli 64)
Toss - India, who chose to bowl first.
Man of the Match - Gautam Gambhir (India)
Result - India won by 8 wickets (with 42 balls remaining)
Series - India led the 5 match series by 2-0.
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