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London: Holders India today bundled out New Zealand for a meager 189 in their first warm-up match ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, hitting the ground running straightaway at the Oval.
Opting to bat after the coin landed in his favour, Kane Williamson's side struggled to counter India's disciplined bowling effort led by the pace duo of Mohammed Shami (3/47 in 8 overs) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/28 in 6.4 overs).
Former champions New Zealand's innings lasted 38.4 overs.
Playing in his first 50-over game for India since the 2015 World Cup semifinal, the 27-year-old Shami quickly got into the act and removed Martin Guptill in the third over, the extra bounce catching the batsman by surprise.
A 43-run partnership ensued between Luke Ronchi and Williamson, before Shami had the skipper caught at wide slip by a diving Ajinkya Rahane.
Shami struck again when he induced an edge from Neil Broom, reaping the benefits of some tight bowling, as the ball moved away slightly.
Bhuvneshwar bowled Corey Anderson, while Ravindra Jadeja sent back Ronchi, at a good time from the Indian perspective as the Kiwi looked set for more.
Bhuvneshwar wrapped up the Kiwi innings by taking the wickets of Tim Southee and Trent Boult.
Ronchi top-scored for New Zealand with a brisk 66 off 63 balls, an innings that was studded with six boundaries and two sixes.
However, the rest in the New Zealand top-half failed to get going as they found themselves at the receiving end of the Indian bowlers' swing and seam coupled with the right line and length.
Down the order, James Neesham contributed a handy, unbeaten 46 off 47 balls, hitting six boundaries in the process.
There were two wickets for Jadeja (2/8) while Umesh Yadav, who was introduce late into the attack, bowled four overs for 11 runs.
India are without Yuvraj Singh and Rohit Sharma in this game. While Yuvraj is recovering from a viral fever, Rohit has been granted permission to attend a family wedding by the team management.