Virender Sehwag set the tone with a typical fire-starting innings, andfine hands from Suresh Raina and Mahendra Singh Dhoni were alsoinstrumental as India eased to a comfortable 53-run victory [byDuckworth-Lewis] in a match twice interrupted by rain
There were two clear differences in the Indian team's approach from the Twenty20 internationals, and both come down to clear thinking. First Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the highest run-getter ODIs for over a year, batted higher up in the order
Match home for the first ODI between New Zealand and India in Napier
Plays of the Day for the first ODI between New Zealand and India in Napier
India, yet to adjust to the pitches and conditions in New Zealand, can emulate Brendon McCullum's sensible batting
