IND vs NZ 1st ODI Highlights: Kohli’s 74 Lead India to 5-Wicket Win
IND vs NZ 1st ODI Highlights: The first match of the 5-match ODI series between India and New Zealand was played on November 4, 2026, in Auckland (New Zealand).
India vs New Zealand 1st ODI Highlights
New Zealand Innings: Batting first, the New Zealand team was bowled out for 185 runs in 40.2 overs. For India, Arshdeep Singh took 4 wickets, while Anshul Kamboj bowled economically (2/22) and was named 'Man of the Match'.
India Innings (DLS Method Target): Due to rain, India was set a revised target of 143 runs in 31 overs.
Match Result: India achieved the target in 22.4 overs, losing 5 wickets (143/5), and secured a 5-wicket victory.
Top Performances: Virat Kohli played a brilliant innings of 74 runs (off 51 balls), while Shubman Gill scored 37 runs. Naman Dhir hit a boundary to seal the win for India.
Series Status: India Lead 1-0
With this victory, India has taken a 1-0 lead in the 5-match ODI series.