NZ A look for Bay Oval bounceback after first loss

Jimmy Neesham just makes it. Photos: Chris James

New Zealand A will be looking to lift their all-round game tomorrow when they take on India A in their second ODI at the Bay Oval after falling just short in yesterday's high-scoring series opener.

They did well to set the visitors a formidable looking target of 309, but despite needing all but the last over to get there the visitors always looked on track, and opened the three match series with a four wicket win.

With the exception of skipper Corey Anderson, who's looking to use the series to push his way back into Blackcaps contention after recent injury and illness setbacks, all the New Zealand A top order made strong contributions.

The Bay of Plenty man was caught at backward square leg after top-edging a pull shot as he looked to up his scoring rate after reaching six off 19 balls.

Fellow Blackcap on the comeback trail Jimmy Neesham lead the way with a commanding 79 not out off 48 balls, while Hamish Rutherford and Northern Districts wicketkeeper Tim Seifert added 70 (off 66) and 59 (53) respectively.

Neesham also looked to show good form to the Blackcaps selectors with the ball, returning his team's most economical figures of 1-40 off his eight overs.

For India A Vijay Shankar was the key to victory with his 87 not out off 80.

The two teams meet again tomorrow and Tuesday in the remaining matches in the series, both beginning at 2pm. Entry is free.


India A wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan tries an unorthodox fielding technique

Hamish Rutherford takes a catch to dismiss India A's Shreyas Iyer

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