Michael Bracewell slams third-fastest ODI century for New Zealand
What's the story
All-rounder Michael Bracewell has slammed his second ODI century, the third-fastest for New Zealand.
He reached the three-figure mark in the 1st ODI against India at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
Bracewell powered NZ, who were tottering on 131/6 while chasing a mammoth 350.
He shared a century stand for the seventh wicket with all-rounder Mitchell Santner.
Here are the key stats.
Situation
Bracewell launches his counter-attack
NZ were 131/6 after 28.4 overs in the first ODI, chasing 350 runs.
It was Bracewell, who dominated the Indian bowlers in the middle overs, smacking them all around the ground.
Bracewell launched a fierce counter-attack just when the Indians looked to seal the deal.
He smoked a six over cow corner to complete his second ODI ton (in the 43rd over).
Record
Third-fastest ODI century for NZ
Bracewell has hammered the third-fastest century for New Zealand in ODI cricket. He raced to the mark off 57 balls.
The left-handed batter broke the record of Craig McMillan, who scored a 67-ball ton against Australia in Hamilton in 2007.
Corey Anderson (off 36 balls vs WI, 2014) and Jesse Ryder (off 46 balls vs WI, 2014) occupy the top two spots.