Northern Districts pace-bowler Zak Gibson claimed a four-wicket bag and Wellington Firebirds opener Jakob Bhula scored a half-century as the New Zealand Xl fell to India A in the opening one-day match at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln.
New Zealand XI opting to bowl first against India A at Bert Sutcliffe Oval. Gill and Gaikwad building a strong partnership after Gibson picked up Agarwal early. LIVE video scoring | https://t.co/tEMQqWq7Ds #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/7Cs5Mm18rr
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India A post 279/8 at Bert Sutcliffe Oval. Zak Gibson with 4 wickets for the NZ XI. Chase coming up soon in Lincoln! LIVE video scoring | https://t.co/tEMQqWq7Ds #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/MM2V9m7rpA
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India A start their tour with a win in Lincoln. A 92 run victory over the New Zealand XI. @wgtnfirebirds batsman Jakob Bhula leading scorer for the NZ XI with 50. VIDEO scorecard | https://t.co/tEMQqWq7Ds #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/6bf1V3JTPt
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The second match is back at Lincoln on Sunday.