NZ vs IND 2026: New Zealand vs India, 1st ODI – Who Said What?

India defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the first ODI of the five-match series at Eden Park in Auckland on November 4, 2026. After bowling out New Zealand for 185 runs in 40.2 overs, India chased down a rain-revised target of 143 runs in 22.4 overs. Virat Kohli led the chase with a 51-ball 74, while Naman Dhir and KL Rahul remained unbeaten to seal the victory.

Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh claimed four wickets, alongside Gurnoor Brar's three and Player of the Match Anshul Kamboj's two wickets. Following the game, Indian captain Shubman Gill praised the bowling unit's consistency in seam-friendly conditions, while New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner noted that the Eden Park pitch had extra bounce and skid after rain interruptions.