India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI: Punjabi welcome by hotel staff for MS Dhoni & Co in Mohali

New Delhi: India lost the first match of the New Zealand series on Thursday with Kiwi bowlers finally producing the goods for the visiting team. India were all-out for 236 in 49.3 overs chasing a target of 243 at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi.

The Black Caps levelled the five-match ODI series 1-1 with 3 matches still to go. And the next match of the series will be played at Mohali on Sunday (October 23).

When the Indian team arrived at Mohali on Friday, they were welcomed by the hotel staff in the traditional Punjabi way.

Watch the heart-warming welcome here:

This will be a very important match for both the teams, as the series is levelled at 1-1. The winner of this match will take lead in the 5-match series and will have physcological advantage over the other.