Watch the highlights of India vs New Zealand - The opening match of the 1998 Coca-Cola Cup triangular One-Day International cricket tournament between India and New Zealand played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on April 17, 1998.
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| Sourav Ganguly struck his third century © YouTube / Ten Cricket |
A Impressive century from Sourav Ganguly and Ajit Agarkar's four-for helped to India thrilling 15-run victory over New Zealand in the opening match of a Coca-Cola Cup.
India scored modest total of 220-9 in 50 overs with top scorer by Sourav Ganguly struck 105 off 140-balls - which was his 3rd ODI hundred - including 8-fours and a six.
Sachin Tendulkar cracked a 40 off 41-balls included 5-fours & a six, Mohammad Azharuddin scored 31 and Ajay Jadeja 17.
New Zealand best bowler by Dion Nash claimed 4-wicket haul for 38-runs in 10-overs, Craig McMillan, Chris Harris and Chris Cairns each took one-wickets.
New Zealand scored 205 for all-out in 47.5 overs with top scorer by Stephen Fleming struck 75 off 97-balls including seven boundaries.
Craig McMillan 49 off 66-balls - who fell one-run short of his half-century - included four-fours and a six, Nathan Astle cracked a 24 off 25-balls with 4-fours and Matt Horne 16.
India best bowler by Ajit Agarkar claims 4-35, Anil Kumble picked up 3-wickets, Venkatesh Prasad took two-wickets and one for Harbhajan Singh.
Ajit Agarkar named Player of the match for his excellent bowling performance to claimed 4 for 35-runs in 10-overs including two maidens.
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