Play was halted because of the sun in Napier as India cruised to victory over New Zealand in the first of a five‑match one‑day international series.

The setting sun at McLean Park was shining in the batsman's eyes and the umpires stopped play with the tourists 44‑1 as they chased 158 to win.

There was a delay of about half an hour before play resumed.

India's target was reduced to 156 from 49 overs and they easily reached it, with Shikhar Dhawan unbeaten on 75.

The next match will be in Tauranga on Saturday at 2pm.

[Source: BBC Sport]