The setting sun at McLean Park was shining in the batsman's eyes and the umpires stopped play with the tourists 44-1 as they chased 158 to win.

There was a delay of about half an hour before play resumed.

India's target was reduced to 156 from 49 overs and they easily reached it, with Shikhar Dhawan unbeaten on 75.

The Kiwis were undone by their batting display, which saw captain Kane Williamson top score with 64. Ross Taylor (24) was the only other of their players to score more than 15 - though it ended his run of six successive ODI half-centuries.

Dhawan steered his side to victory, with the help of captain Virat Kohli, who made 45.

The next match will be on Saturday, 26 January in Tauranga.