Virat Kohli guides India to five-wicket victory over New Zealand in Auckland
Virat Kohli scored 74 runs as India defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the first One-day International at Eden Park on Wednesday.
Rain affected the match chase
India chased a reduced target of 143 runs after rain interruptions. The tourists needed 79 runs from the final 20 overs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method. New Zealand were all out for 185 in their first innings.
Kohli and Gill partnership
Shubman Gill added 37 runs while forming an 113-run stand with Kohli. The veteran batsman hit his 80th ODI fifty off just 35 balls. He finished with 13 fours and a six in his innings.
Indian bowlers take seven wickets
Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar shared the bowling honors by taking seven wickets between them. Anshul Kamboj was named man of the match for his all-round performance. Jacob Duffy took three wickets for New Zealand in the chase.
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Classy Virat Kohli leads India to crushing win over New Zealand
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Kohli in the runs as India thrash New Zealand in first ODI
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