Yusuf Pathan leads India to five-wicket win over New Zealand Read more: Pathan Century leads India to five-wicket win over New Zealand

Yusuf Pathan butchered the New Zealand bowlers as he struck a 79-ball century to guide India to a fantastic five-wicket victory in the fourth ODI on Tuesday. 

Yusuf Pathan in his inning of 123 runs off 93 balls smashed seven fours and seven towering sixes all which was hit with brutal power and timing. This inning has perhaps given him ticket for the world cup 2011. When he arrived at the crease the situation was worst for the Indians having lost three quick wickets after solid opening partnership of 67 runs between in-form Gautam Gambhir (27 runs off 24 balls) and P.Patel (53 runs off 57 balls).

Yusuf Pathan was declared Player of the Match for his superb unbeaten 123 runs off just 93 balls.

Match Summary (India Won by 5 Wickets)

New Zealand Inning– 315/7 in 50 Overs

J.Franklin- 98* S.Styris–46

Y.Pathan– 9-0-49-3 R.Ashwin- 10-0-66-2

India Inning– 321/5 in 48.5 Overs

Y.Pathan- 123* P.Patel– 53

N.McCullum– 7.5-0-38-2 A.McKay- 7-0-63-2

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