Invited to bat, India posted 306 for 7 in the first ODI of the three-match series against New Zealand here on Friday.

Shreyas Iyer top-scored with 80 off 76 balls while captain Shikhar Dhawan (72) and Shubman Gill (50) made half-centuries.

For Zealand, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee took three wickets apiece.

Brief Scores:

India: 306 for 7 in 50 overs (Shreyas Iyer 80, Shikhar Dhawan 72, Shubman Gill 50; Lockie Ferguson 3/59, TimSouthee 3/73).