Yusuf Pathan’s efficient batting skills proposed a difficult target for Newzealand. He saved Indian side from falling after a bad start by initial batsmen. The kiwis couldn’t reach target of 305 runs set by Indian side.

India was asked to bat first. The start of innings was not very hopeful. None of the starting batsmen could secure much runs for India. Robin Uthappa and Swapnil Asnodkar fell in the first two overs. Skipper Badrinath, Dinesh Karthick and Suresh Raina couldn’t secure commendable runs for India. Suresh Raina claimed four wickets.