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Kohli in the runs as India thrash New Zealand in first ODI

India take a 1-0 lead in their ODI series against New Zealand after winning the first of five matches by five wickets…

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Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 12:42 PM

Key Things to Know

India defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the first ODI after chasing down a revised 143-run target.
Virat Kohli hit 74 runs off 51 deliveries and took a diving catch in the victory.
New Zealand were bowled out for 185, with Tim Seifert top-scoring with 38 runs.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Virat Kohli scored 74 off 51 balls to lead India to a five-wicket win over New Zealand in Auckland. Chasing a revised Duckworth-Lewis-Stern target of 143 in a rain-affected match, India secured a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series at Eden Park.

Earlier, India dismissed New Zealand for 185 in 40.2 overs. Arshdeep Singh took four wickets, Gurnoor Brar claimed three, and player of the match Anshul Kamboj conceded just 22 runs from 10 overs while taking two wickets.

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Kohli in the runs as India thrash New Zealand in first ODI

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