In a surprisingly low scoring match in mostly good batting conditions, only one batsmen passed 50 in four innings, as India ultimately triumphed over a disappointing New Zealand by 8 wickets.
New Zealand's first innings capitulation for 79 had ultimately cost them the match.
India had few batting stars, but a good allround bowling performance had given them a winning advantage.
Cairns kept New Zealand in the game briefly with his second 6 wicket haul of the season in a losing cause.
Raju was Man of the Match, his first innings 44 helping to add 54 for the last wicket with Srinath and double the Indian lead, after his first day 3-7 had completed the rout.
Pitch: 45
Toss: New Zealand
New Zealand 79 all out (35 overs)
(K.R.Rutherford 25; Kapil Dev 3-29, J.Srinath 3-25, S.L.V.Raju 3-7)
India 187 all out (72 overs)
(N.S.Sidhu 46, M.Azharuddin 35, C.S.Pandit 20, S.L.V.Raju 44; D.K.Morrison 3-74, C.L.Cairns 6-79)
New Zealand 219 all out (79.1 overs)
(B.R.Hartland 24, J.G.Wright 33, A.H.Jones 66, K.R.Rutherford 23, M.L.Sua 23; Kapil Dev 4-52, M.Prabhakar 4-45, S.L.V.Raju 2-75)
India 114/2 (37.1 overs)
(K.Srikkanth 48*, S.V.Manjrekar 26)
India won by 8 wickets.
Man of the Match: S.L.V.Raju
Match Points: India 20 (Bat 0, Bowl 4) New Zealand 4 (Bat 0, Bowl 4)
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