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‘That run out by Rohit bhai changed momentum of game’: Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill singled out predecessor Rohit Sharma’s brilliant effort to run out New Zealand Daryl Mitchell while praising the team’s bowling and fielding after winning the 1st ODI on Wednesday.

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 11:18 AM
‘That run out by Rohit bhai changed momentum of game’: Shubman Gill
Key Things to Know
  • Shubman Gill highlighted Rohit Sharma's run-out of Daryl Mitchell as the game's key turning point.
  • India defeated New Zealand by five wickets via the DLS method in the first ODI in Auckland.
  • Chasing a revised target of 143, India finished on 143 for five behind Virat Kohli's 74 runs.
The Story in 60 Seconds

India captain Shubman Gill praised Rohit Sharma's key run-out of Daryl Mitchell as the turning point in India's five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first ODI at Eden Park. Following a mix-up with Glenn Phillips in the 22nd over, Rohit's underarm throw enabled wicketkeeper KL Rahul to remove the bails, reducing the hosts to five wickets down.

New Zealand were bowled out for 185 before rain adjusted India's target to 143 in 32 overs via the DLS method. Virat Kohli scored 74 and Gill added 37 during a 113-run partnership, steering India to 143 for five in 22.4 overs, while Anshul Kamboj earned Player of the Match honors.

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