- India chased the revised target of 143 runs in 22.4 overs to take a 1-0 series lead.
- His 74-run innings took his ODI run-chase tally to 8,741, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s 8,720.
- Arshdeep Singh took four wickets, Gurnoor Brar three and Anshul Kamboj two as New Zealand were bowled out for 185.
Auckland: India registered a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first One Day International at Eden Park on Wednesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Virat Kohli played a match-winning innings of 74 runs off 51 balls, while captain Shubman Gill contributed 37 as India successfully chased a revised target of 143 runs in 22.4 overs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.
The match was affected by rain interruptions, which reduced India’s chase to 32 overs. Despite losing wickets towards the end, the visitors completed the target comfortably.
Arshdeep Singh Leads India’s Bowling Attack
After winning the toss, India elected to bowl first and restricted New Zealand to 185 runs in 40.2 overs.
Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh led the attack with four wickets for 70 runs. Gurnoor Brar claimed three wickets for 44 runs, while Anshul Kamboj picked up two wickets for just 22 runs in his 10 overs.
New Zealand struggled to build substantial partnerships after losing wickets at regular intervals.
Tim Seifert was the top scorer with 38 runs, while Glenn Phillips contributed 30. Daryl Mitchell made 28 runs.
Blair Tickner provided late resistance with an aggressive 34 off 23 balls, including four sixes, helping New Zealand reach 185.
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill Build Match-Winning Partnership
India’s chase began with an early setback as Rohit Sharma was dismissed without scoring.
However, Kohli and Gill steadied the innings with a crucial 113-run partnership for the second wicket.
Kohli dominated the New Zealand bowling attack with controlled stroke play and aggressive shot selection. He scored 74 from 51 deliveries, including 80th ODI half-century.
Gill supported him with 37 runs before being dismissed. Kohli’s innings eventually ended when Jacob Duffy took his wicket.
India experienced a brief batting collapse towards the end, losing several wickets in quick succession. However, the remaining batters completed the chase, with India reaching 143 for five in 22.4 overs.
Kohli Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar in ODI Run-Chase Record
Kohli achieved another major milestone during his match-winning innings.
He became the highest run-scorer in ODI run chases, moving past Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 8,720 runs.
With his 74 against New Zealand, Kohli’s tally in ODI chases reached 8,741 runs.
The milestone further strengthened his reputation as one of the most successful batters in limited-overs cricket, particularly when chasing targets.
Anshul Kamboj Named Player of the Match
Anshul Kamboj was named Player of the Match for his impressive bowling performance.
The pacer finished with figures of two wickets for 22 runs in 10 overs, maintaining disciplined line and length.
His economical spell played an important role in restricting New Zealand to a below-par total.
India captain Shubman Gill praised the team’s bowling and fielding efforts, highlighting the contributions of Kamboj and Gurnoor Brar.
India Take 1-0 Lead in Five-Match ODI Series
The victory gives India an early advantage in the five-match ODI series against New Zealand.
The second ODI is scheduled to be played in Wellington on Saturday, November 7.
India will look to continue their winning momentum, while New Zealand will aim to recover and level the series.
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