Overview:
The 118-run partnership between Gill and Virat for the second wicket took India ahead in the game.
India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in the first ODI on January 11. Virat Kohli was named the Player of the Match for scoring 93 runs off 91 balls, laced with 8 fours and 1 six. The match was played at the Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara.
Match Overview – India vs New Zealand January 11
India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and invited the Kiwis to bat first. The visitors posted 300/8 in the allotted 50 overs, with Daryl Mitchell (84), Henry Nicholls (62), and Devon Conway (56) were magnificent with the bat. Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna took two wickets each.
Chasing 301 runs, Rohit Sharma (26), Gill (56), Virat (93), Shreyas Iyer (49), KL Rahul (29*) and Rana (29) added crucial runs to take the hosts to a win. Kyle Jamieson took 4 wickets.
Player of the Match – Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli was named the Player of the Match for the 45th time in ODIs. He faced 91 balls and scored 93 runs. Kohli also became the second-highest run getter in international cricket, going past Kumar Sangakkara, who amassed 28016 runs in his career. Kohli has hit three hundreds in the last five ODIs.
How the Match Was Won
The 118-run partnership between Gill and Virat for the second wicket took India ahead in the game. However, the fall of wickets allowed New Zealand to stage a comeback. Rahul and Rana added 37 runs for the seventh wicket, which was the turning point of the match.
Reactions and Post-Match Comments
Virat was pleased with his performance.
“I send my awards to my mum, and she’s proud of them. My journey has been like a dream. God has given me everything. I like to counterattack when things are a bit challenging. I don’t like the cheers from the fans when the batter ahead of me gets out. I focus on the game,” Virat Kohli said.
India captain Gill lauded the players.
“It feels good when you contribute. Kohli is making batting look easy. I hope he keeps scoring runs. We want to rotate our bowlers. Washington has a side strain and will go for the scans,” Shubman Gill said.
Series Impact and What’s Next
India are 1-0 ahead with two matches to go. The next match will be played on January 14 in Rajkot.
FAQs – India vs New Zealand Player of the Match
Q1: Who was the Man of the Match in India vs New Zealand January 11?
A1: Virat Kohli was awarded Player of the Match for scoring 93 runs.
Q2: What were Virat Kohli’s key stats?
A2: He scored 93 runs off 91 balls, laced with 8 fours and 1 six to lead his team to victory.
Q3: Who won the match between India and New Zealand?
A3: India won by 4 wickets.
Q4: What’s next in the series/tournament?
A4: The next match is scheduled on January 14 in Rajkot.
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