Cricket: NZ beats India by four wickets

6:55 AM

New Zealand has won the ICC knockout cricket tournament in Kenya, beating India by four wickets in the final.

Chris Cairns put in a man-of-the-match performance, as the Kiwis reached the required 265 runs in the final over.

Cairns made 102 not out, scoring his century off 110 balls.

Chris Harris chipped in with 46 and Nathan Astle 37.

After being put into bat, Indian opener Saurav Ganguly set the tone, making 117 with his side 202 for 2 in the 39th over.

However India suffered a middle order collapse, losing 4 wickets for 62 runs.

Scott Styris was the best of New Zealand's bowlers taking 2 for 53.

The Black Caps picked up $641,000 for the win.

- IRN