Photo © AFP, 1999 Azharuddin hits a 6 before rain stopped play in the 3rd ODI [More photos]

Cairns speedy ton condemns India to new loss

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Jan 19 (AFP) - Chris Cairns hammered the fifth fastest one-day century in history to guide New Zealand to an emphatic 70 run win over India here Tuesday.

Cairns, after surviving a very strong caught behind appeal on 51, hit 115 and helped New Zealand to 300 for eight off their 50 overs. India crashed from a promising start to 230 all out in 45.3 overs and the one day series finished tied at 2-2. [More | Scorecard]

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