NZ down Netherlands in first ODI

Even without many first-choice players, hosts New Zealand made short work of the Netherlands challenge in the first ODI in Mount Maunganui, winning by 7 wickets with 11.3 overs to spare, according to Cricbuzz.

Will Young and Blair Tickner were at the center of New Zealand's dominating performance in the first ODI. Young, playing only his third ODI, scored his maiden ton in the format and remained not out on 103 off 114 balls to take his side over the line. Tickner impressed with his speed on debut and picked 4 for 50.