Key Points:
Chasing the target of 301 runs, India showed a great balance of composure and aggression despite the pressure and took a 1-0 lead in the series.
Delhi: In the first ODI match played between India and New Zealand at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, Team India performed brilliantly and won by 4 wickets. Virat Kohli’s ‘chase master’ style was once again seen in this match. Chasing the target of 301 runs, India showed a great balance of composure and aggression despite the pressure and took a 1-0 lead in the series.
While chasing the target, India lost the wicket of captain Rohit Sharma early in the beginning, but after this, the century partnership of Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill completely turned the match towards India. In the end, KL Rahul fulfilled the responsibility and led the team to victory.
Brief Scorecard – IND vs NZ, 1st ODI
New Zealand: 300/8 (50 overs)
(Darrell Mitchell – 84 runs, Henry Nicholls – 62, Devon Conway – 56 runs, Harshit Rana – 2 wickets, Mohammed Siraj – 2 wickets, Prasidh Krishna – 2 wickets)
India: 306/6 (49 overs)
(Virat Kohli – 93 runs, Shubman Gill – 56 runs, Kyle Jamieson – 3 wickets)
Result
India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets.
Player of the Match – IND vs NZ
Virat Kohli
batsman: 93 runs (match winning innings)
Virat Kohli once again proved his class while chasing the target. After the initial shock, he took control of the innings, rotated the strike and made aggressive shots as per the need. Although he missed the century, his innings was the biggest reason for India’s victory.
FAQs – Who won the match yesterday? IND vs NZ, 1st ODI
Question 1: IND vs NZ Who won the 1st ODI?
Answer: India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets.
Question 2: Who was the player of the match?
Answer: Virat Kohli was chosen player of the match for his brilliant inning of 93 runs.
Question 3: What was the final score of the match?
Answer:
New Zealand: 300/8
India: 306/6
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