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IND vs NZ, 1st ODI: Kohli & pacers guide India home vs New Zealand in rain-hit game

India chased down the revised target of 143 with 5 wickets to spare, taking a 1-0 lead after New Zealand bowled out for 185 at Eden Park…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 9:40 AM
IND vs NZ, 1st ODI: Kohli & pacers guide India home vs New Zealand in rain-hit game
Key Things to Know
  • India defeated New Zealand by five wickets after chasing a revised DLS target of 143 in Auckland.
  • Virat Kohli top-scored with 74 runs and added 114 runs alongside captain Shubman Gill.
  • New Zealand were bowled out for 185 runs in 40.2 overs after choosing to bat first.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Virat Kohli scored 74 runs to guide India to a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in Auckland. After two rain interruptions, India chased down a revised DLS target of 143 runs in 32 overs. Kohli shared a decisive 114-run second-wicket partnership with captain Shubman Gill, who contributed 37 runs, giving India a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Earlier in the match, New Zealand were bowled out for 185 in 40.2 overs after choosing to bat first. India's pace attack led the bowling effort, with Arshdeep Singh claiming 4 for 70, Gurnoor Brar taking 3 for 44, and Anshul Kamboj taking 2 for 22. Tim Seifert top-scored for New Zealand with 38 runs.

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