New Zealand vs India Highlights, 1st ODI | Jan 11: Virat Kohli’s 93, Bowlers Shine as India Seal 4-Wicket Win To Take 1-0 Lead.

NZ vs IND 1st ODI Highlights of New Zealand tour of India, India chase down a challenging 301 at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, securing a 4-wicket victory with six balls to spare. This day-night encounter marked the start of the three-match series, giving India an early 1-0 advantage after a competitive contest.

New Zealand elected to bat first, posting 300/8 in their 50 overs. Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls anchored the innings with 56 and 62 runs respectively, while Daryl Mitchell top-scored with 84. Despite these contributions, New Zealand lost wickets at regular intervals, particularly in the middle overs, preventing a faster scoring rate. Will Young, Glenn Phillips, and Mitchell Hay offered minor support, but key dismissals by Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna kept the total just below 310. Extras contributed only seven runs, reflecting disciplined bowling.

India’s bowlers controlled the pace well through both powerplays. Kyle Jamieson was particularly effective, taking four wickets and maintaining an economy of 4.10, restricting New Zealand’s acceleration. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna also claimed two wickets apiece, ensuring no batter could build a substantial partnership after the initial 117-run stand. The disciplined line and length in the middle overs kept the run rate in check despite a few counterattacking shots from New Zealand’s lower order.

During the chase, India started cautiously in the powerplay, reaching 50 in just over ten overs. Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli’s partnership steadily built momentum, with Kohli registering a fluent 93 off 91 balls. A brief wobble occurred when wickets fell around the 234–242 mark, but Kohli and later KL Rahul and Harshit Rana ensured the required run rate remained manageable. The last ten overs saw India navigate 67 runs while losing just two wickets, completing the chase in 49 overs.

Toss Winner

India elected to field after winning the toss.

Key Moment

Kyle Jamieson’s triple strike in the middle overs, removing Kohli, Iyer, and Jadeja in a short span, momentarily swung the momentum toward New Zealand but India’s recovery ultimately negated this advantage.

Star Performer / MVP

Virat Kohli defined the match with a composed 93-run innings off 91 balls, anchoring India’s chase and steering the team to victory.

New Zealand vs India Match Summary

NZ vs IND Playing XI

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay, Michael Bracewell, Zak Foulkes, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Adithya Ashok

India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

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