Nehra’s Fiery Spell, Yuvraj’s Spin Breakthrough | Dhoni–Raina’s Calm Chase Sealed The Game

Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @cricketmax87   India rose to World No. 1 in the ICC ODI Rankings for the very first time after a composed six-wicket win over New Zealand in the 2009 Compaq Cup (Colombo). Despite a tricky chase under lights, MS Dhoni (35)* and Suresh Raina (45)* guided India home with an unbroken 72-run partnership after Ashish Nehra (3/24) and Yuvraj Singh (3/31) wrecked New Zealand earlier. After choosing to bat first, New Zealand collapsed to 155 all out, undone by quality left-arm bowling. Nehra struck twice in his first over, removing Jesse Ryder and Brendon McCullum, while Yuvraj’s spin cleaned up the middle order. In reply, Sachin Tendulkar (46) looked in sublime touch, playing some classic back-foot shots and wristy flicks. Though India lost quick wickets, Dhoni and Raina stayed calm under pressure to finish the job — taking India to the top of the ODI rankings for the first time in history. This match marked a new era of consistency and dominance for Indian cricket. 📊 Match Summary 🏟️ Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 🪙 Toss: New Zealand won and batted 🏏 New Zealand: 155 all out (46.3 overs) – Grant Elliott 22, Nehra 3/24, Yuvraj 3/31 🏏 India: 156/4 (40.3 overs) – Tendulkar 46, Raina 45, Dhoni 35 🏆 Result: India won by 6 wickets 🏅 Player of the Match: Ashish Nehra 🏆 Series: Compaq Cup 2009 (Tri-series featuring IND, SL, NZ) 🔥 Key Moments ⚡ Ashish Nehra’s fiery new-ball spell – 3/24 & 100th ODI wicket 🎯 Yuvraj Singh’s double strike destroys New Zealand’s middle order 🏏 Tendulkar’s vintage 46 – wristy flicks and back-foot brilliance 🧊 Dhoni & Raina’s calm 72-run stand seals the chase 🏆 India climb to No. 1 in ICC ODI Rankings for the first time ever 💪 Clinical bowling + composed batting = total domination #indvsnz #ashishnehra #cricketmax #highlights