Henry nicholls

Auckland, Feb 6: New Zealand opener Henry Nicholls lavished praise on experienced campaigner Ross Taylor for his masterly hundred in the first ODI that helped the hosts beat India, saying his presence at the crease and the conversations helped him.

Riding Taylor's 21st ton, the Kiwis gunned down India's mammoth 347/6 to win by four wickets with 11 balls to spare in Hamilton on Wednesday. This was New Zealand's highest-ever run chase The second ODI will be played in Auckland on Saturday.