Blair Tickner took 4-50 in his ODI debut to help NZ beat the Netherlands in Mount Maunganui. -AP
A century by Will Young has helped guide New Zealand to a seven-wicket win over the Netherlands in the first of three one-day internationals.
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Young made 103 and combined with Henry Nicholls in a 162-run partnership for the second wicket which saw New Zealand surpass the Netherlands total of 202 in the 39th over on Tuesday. Nicholls made 57.
Fast bowler Blair Tickner took 4-50 in his ODI debut to help New Zealand limit the Netherlands, who batted first after winning the toss.
The Netherlands slipped to 5-45 before Michael Rippon and captain Pieter Seelaar put on 80 for the sixth wicket. Rippon made 67 and Seelaar 43.
South Africa-born Rippon, who plays for Otago province in the New Zealand domestic competition, also took 2-32 from eight overs.
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