Ton-up Dhoni fires India to victory

Mahendra Singh Dhoni smashed a blazing century to set up India’s crushing 117-run victory over New Zealand in a World Cup warm-up match on Wednesday. The Indian skipper cracked three sixes and 11 fours in a 64-ball 108 not out to help his team post an imposing 360-5 and virtually bat New Zealand out of the day-night match in Chennai.

New Zealand were bowled out for 243 after a brisk 94-run stand for the opening wicket between Brendon McCullum (58) and Martin Guptill (38) to suffer their first defeat in two practice matches.

Jesse Ryder (32), Nathan McCullum (29 not out) and Scott Styris (20) were the other main contributors.

AFP