India won their 1st match of Compaq Cup tri-series against New Zealand by 6 wickets with 57 balls remaining on Friday, 11 the September, 2009. Watch and enjoy the photo highlights of the match.

Ind vs NZ Compaq Cup 2nd ODI Result - India Knocked out New Zealand, play final against Sri Lanka on 14th Sep

India beat New Zealand by 6 wickets in the 2nd ODI of Compaq Cup tri-series on Friday, 11th September, 2009 at Colombo. India qualify for the Compaq Cup Final against Sri Lanka on Monday, 14th September, 2009.

New Zealand opted to bat first bowled out on 155 runs in 46.3 overs as Ashish Nehra and Yuvraj Singh took 3 wickets each and India successfully chased with 6 wickets and 57 balls remaining thanks to Tendulkar's 46 runs and unbeaten 45 and 35 runs by Raina and Dhoni respectively.

Match Summary:

New Zealand - 155/all out in 46.3 Ovs (Vettori 25, Nehra 3-24, Yuvraj 3-31)

India - 156/4 wickets in 40.3 Ovs (Tendulkar 46, Vettori 33-2)

Toss - New Zealand, who chose to bat

Man of the Match - Ashish Nehra (India)

Result - India Win by 6 wickets (with 57 balls remaining)

India vs New Zealand Compaq Cup 2nd ODI Preview - Ind vs NZ Teams for 2nd ODI of Compaq Cup

India will begin their Compaq Cup campaign against New Zealand on Friday, 11th September, 200 at Premadasa stadium, Colombo in a day-night game starting from 14.30 local, 2.30 IST.

India is playing international cricket after almost 2 months and they have to play well in order to qualify for the final because it is a very short tournament. India will definitely miss the hard hitter opener Virender Sehwag.

New Zealand lost their 1st match and must win this game in order to stay alive in the series. Their main problem is batting as no batsman shown any form in the 1st game. Brandon McCullum, Ross Taylor and Jesse Ryder has to play long innings.

Indian Team, Squad for 2nd Match of Compaq Cup:

Sachin Tendulkar, Gautam Gambhir, Rahul Dravid, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, MS dhoni(capt/wk), Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Praveen Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Ashish Nehra/RP Singh.

New Zealand Team, Squad for 2nd Match of Compaq Cup:

Brendon McCullum (wk), Jesse Ryder, Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Jacob Oram, Grant Elliot, Neil Broom, Daniel Vettori (capt), Nathan McCullum, Kyle Mills, Shane Bond.

SL vs NZ Compaq Cup 1st Match Result - Samarweera stars in Sri Lanka's 97 runs win over New Zealand

Compaq Cup 1st Match - NZ vs SL 1st ODI Preview - New Zealand v Sri Lanka Teams

Opening match of Compaq Cup tri series will be played between host Sri Lanka and New Zealand on Tuesday, 8th September, 2009 at Premadasa stadium, Colombo in a day-night game starting from 14.30 local, 9.00 GMT, 14.30 IST.

Sri Lanka won the test series comfortably by 2-0 but lost the T20 series by 2-0, and now they are looking forward in one days. Muralitharan will be doubtful for 1st game while Thilan Thushara will come back after missing T20.

New Zealand is high on confidence after back to back wins in twenty2o, but its all different ball game. Good news is that Brandon McCullum is back in form while Nathan McCullum is also doing well.

Sri Lanka Team, Squad for 1st Match of Compaq Cup:

Sanath Jayasuriya, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Kumar Sangakkara (capt & wk), Mahela Jayawardene, Chamara Kapugedera, Gihan Rupasinghe, Angelo Mathews, Thilan Thushara, Nuwan Kulasekara, Muttiah Muralitharan, Lasith Malinga.

New Zealand Team, Squad for 1st Match of Compaq Cup:

Brendon McCullum (wk), Jesse Ryder, Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Jacob Oram, Grant Elliot, Neil Broom, Daniel Vettori (capt), Nathan McCullum, Kyle Mills, Shane Bond.

Watch and enjoy the live ball by ball commentary of the 1st ODI of Compaq Cup between New Zealand and Sri Lanka Here!

Watch the first look of Compaq Cup tri-series between India, Sri Lanka and New Zealand starting from 8th September to 14th September 2009 at Colombo.

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Indian Team, Squad for Tri Series in Sri Lanka, Darvid in, Sehwag out

Rahul Dravid, former Indian captain come back in ODI squad after almost 2 years as Indian selectors announced ODI team for tri-series in Sri Lanka including New Zealand and for Champions Trophy in South Africa. Opener Sehwag has not been included in the team as he is not fully recovered from his injury while Rohit Sharma not included due to his poor form.

Sachin Tendulkar returned in the team after rested for West Indies series. Amit Mishra is back in team in place of Pragyan Ojha while Zaheer Khan not considered due to injury.

Indian Team, Squad for Tri-Series in Sri Lanka:

Sachin Tendulkar
Gautam Gambhir
Rahul Dravid, Suresh Raina
Yuvraj Singh
MS Dhoni (capt/wk)
Yusuf Pathan
Harbhajan Singh
Praveen Kumar
Ishant Sharma
Ashish Nehra
RP Singh
Amit Mishra
Dinesh Karthik
Abhishek Nayar

Watch and enjoy the photo highlights of 4th ODI between India and West Indies abndoned due to rain after just 7.3 overs and India won the series by 2-1.

India won the ODI Series by 2-1 after 4th ODI washed out due to Rain

India clinched the 4 match ODI series by 2-1 against host West Indies, as 4th ODI called off due to heavy rain after just 7.3 overs of play on Sunday, 5th July 2009 at Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia. This is the fifth straight ODI series victory for India and only the second in West Indies.

India won the toss and elected to bowl first and Ishanth Sharma took the wicket of danger man captain Chris Gayle on the 2nd ball of the match. Heavy rain started in the 8th overs which forced the match to be called off after just 7.3 overs and West Indies 27/1.

MS Dhoni awarded with Man of the Series for his 182 runs in 3 innings at an average of 91.00 highest in the series.

Match Summary:

West Indies - 27/1 in 7.3 overs.

Toss -India, who chose to bowl first.

Result - No Result - Match abandoned due to rain.

Series Result - India won the 4 match series by 2-1.

Man of The Match - MS Dhoni (India).

India is eying 3rd series win in West Indies after a thrilling second last ball win in the 3rd ODI as the final and 4th One Day International will be played on Sunday, 5th July, 2009 at Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia 09:30 local, 13:30 GMT, 7.00 PM IST. India leading the 4 match series by 2-1 after 3 matches.

India have not lost the series after a win in the rain shortened 3rd ODI. Skipper Dhoni batted well under pressure to guide his team for victory. Openers Gautam Gambhir and Dinesh Karthik once again have to give a good start to clinch the series.

West Indies will be under pressure to save the series at home and have to win this match. Runako Morton and Ramnaresh Sarwan batting well but they need more support from other players as well.

Indian Team, Squad for 4th and Final ODI at St Lucia:

Gautam Gambhir, Dinesh Karthik, MS Dhoni (capt/wk), Yuvraj Singh, S Badrinath, Yusuf Pathan, Ravindra Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, RP Singh, Ashish Nehra.

West Indies Team, Squad for 4th and Final ODI at St Lucia:

Chris Gayle (capt), Runako Morton, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dwayne Bravo, Darren Bravo, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Jerome Taylor, Ravi Rampaul, Suleiman Benn, Lionel Baker.

Ind vs WI 3rd ODI Live Score, Teams at St Lucia - India vs West Indies Live

India and West Indies won one match each and the 4 match series is currently level after 2 matches and both the team will play to take a lead as 3rd ODI will be played on Friday, 3rd July, 2009 at Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia 09:30 local, 13:30 GMT, 7.00 PM IST.

India won the 1st match but lost 2nd match with a huge margin as entire batting line up flopped except captain Dhoni and they have to perform well in order to take a lead. Gambhir and Rohit Sharma's form is a bit worry for team.

West Indies bounced back strongly and they will be high in confidence after a big win in 2nd game. Ravi Rampaul shattered the Indian batting line up while Runako Morton was unbeaten with 86 and averaging 127.00 in the series.

Indian Team, Squad for 3rd ODI at St Lucia:

Gautam Gambhir, Dinesh Karthik, MS Dhoni (capt/wk), Yuvraj Singh, S Badrinath, Yusuf Pathan, Ravindra Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Ishant Sharma, RP Singh, Ashish Nehra.

West Indies Team, Squad for 3rd ODI at St Lucia:

Chris Gayle (capt), Runako Morton, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dwayne Bravo, Darren Bravo, Denesh Ramdin (wk), Jerome Taylor, Ravi Rampaul, Suleiman Benn, Lionel Baker.

Watch and Enjoy the photo highlight of the 2nd ODI between India and West Indies, which West Indies won by 8 wickets with 95 balls remaining. Man of the match Ravi Rampaul took career-best 4 wickets for 37 runs in 10 overs. 4 match series is now level at 1-1 after 2 matches.