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NZ vs IND 2026: New Zealand vs India Highlights & Review – 1st ODI

India sealed a five-wicket victory in the first ODI of the five-match series against New Zealand on Wednesday, November 4, at Eden Park in Auckland.

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 9:22 AM
NZ vs IND 2026: New Zealand vs India Highlights & Review – 1st ODI
Key Things to Know
  • India secured a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first ODI at Eden Park.
  • New Zealand was bowled out for 185 before rain revised India's target to 143 in 32 overs.
  • Virat Kohli scored 71 runs off 54 balls to lead India's successful chase.
The Story in 60 Seconds

India defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the first ODI of their five-match series on Wednesday, November 4, at Eden Park in Auckland. After electing to bowl first, Shubman Gill's side bowled out the Black Caps for 185 runs. Chasing a rain-revised target of 143 runs in 32 overs, India reached victory with 9.2 overs to spare, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.

Virat Kohli anchored India's chase by scoring 71 runs off 54 balls during a 113-run partnership with Gill after Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a duck. For the bowling attack, Arshdeep Singh claimed four wickets, while Anshul Kamboj was named Player of the Match for taking 2 for 22 across ten overs.

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