New Zealand v India

At Auckland, December 26, 2002 (day/night). New Zealand won by three wickets. Toss: New Zealand.

A gutsy all-round display from Oram inspired New Zealand to a nail-biting win on a grassy and greasy drop-in wicket. First, he found bounce and movement to run through India's frail lower-middle order for a career-best five for 26. Then, after Srinath and Nehra reduced New Zealand to 52 for six, he shepherded them home, aided by Mills. On Christmas Day, Tendulkar had sprained his ankle in the nets; without him, India lost their last eight for 45 as they made their lowest one-day total against New Zealand. Only Das - due to leave after the Tests, but asked to play because of injuries - and Dravid lasted longer than 21 balls. Both captains were scathing about the quality of a two-paced pitch.

Man of the Match: J. D. P. Oram.