India clinch series 1-0 after rain plays spoilsport

Apr 07, 2009

Ross Taylor provided the first highlight of the day, reaching his century off 158 balls•Getty Images

James Franklin looked resolute, as he neared his half-century•Getty Images

Tim Southee was caught behind by MS Dhoni off Harbhajan soon after lunch•Getty Images

Dhoni and India had to be content with a 1-0 series win•Getty Images

But Harbhajan Singh sent him back soon after•Associated Press

But he was dismissed on 49 by Sachin Tendulkar•Getty Images

However, the rain arrived just when India looked set to bowl out the hosts before tea •Getty Images

Gautam Gambhir was adjudged Man of the Match•Associated Press

Tendulkar removed Brendon McCullum for 6, as New Zealand were left struggling at 244 for 6•Getty Images

At 281 for 8, Daniel Vettori and Iain O'Brien were hoping to atleast save the match, but persistent rain led to play being called off •Getty Images

Rahul Dravid was also presented with the match ball to mark his record number of Test catches•Associated Press