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India vs New Zealand, 1st ODI Match Summary

IND vs NZ, 2026 - ODI Summary

India vs New Zealand Scorecard

Match Ended

1st ODI, Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara , Jan 11, 2026

India

306/6 (49.0/50)

New Zealand

300/8 (50.0/50)

India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets

Player of the Match

Virat Kohli

93(91)

NZ 300/8

Top Batsmen

Daryl Mitchell

84 (71)

5x4s
3x6s
118.30SR

Henry Nicholls

62 (69)

8x4s
0x6s
89.85SR

Top Bowlers

Mohammed Siraj

ECON 5.00

OVERS

40/2

R/W

Prasidh Krishna

ECON 6.66

OVERS

60/2

R/W

IND 306/6

Top Batsmen

Virat Kohli

93 (91)

8x4s
1x6s
102.19SR

Shubman Gill

56 (71)

3x4s
2x6s
78.87SR

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For New Zealand, this defence was always going to be more about the education their young, inexperienced bowling group would receive. Bowling and challenging a batting lineup of this calibre, under pressure and in unfamiliar conditions, is exposure you simply cannot manufacture in training. It was a sharp learning curve for most of them, but one that will serve them well in the future. Okay then, India go 1-0 up in this 3-match ODI series and now, both teams will stay in Gujarat, but travel to Rajkot for the second ODI, which will be played on Wednesday, 14th January, at the Niranjan Shah Stadium. The first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 1.30 pm IST (8 am GMT). But do not forget to mark your presence in advance for all the buildup. Until then, it's goodbye, stay safe. Cheers!

India’s VIRAT KOHLI is named PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his fluent 93 off 91 balls. He collects the award and steps in for a chat, and when Harsha Bhogle informs him that this is his 45th Player of the Match award in ODIs, Kohli responds with a smile, admitting he was unaware of the milestone. Shares he sends his awards to his mother, adding that it makes her feel very proud. Reflecting on his journey, he describes it as nothing short of a dream come true. Says he always believed in his abilities and worked really hard to reach where he is today, while also expressing deep gratitude for all that God has given him. Kohli admits that he isn’t thinking about milestones at this stage, stressing that his focus is purely on putting the team in a winning position. He explains that had India been batting first, he would have played with more aggression, but in the given situation, experience guided his approach. Further adds that batting at No. 3, his aim was to counterattack sensibly when things felt tricky, without attempting outrageous shots. Details that he felt a quick partnership in the first 20 balls was key. On the crowd cheering when a batter ahead of him gets out, Kohli admits he doesn’t feel good about it, recalling that he saw the same happen with MS Dhoni, though he understands the excitement of the crowd. He adds that he simply tries to stay focused on the game and says it is a blessing to see people come out to watch him play, something that fills him with gratitude and happiness.

The victorious captain of India, SHUBMAN GILL, is all smiles. He says that it always feels great to chip in, especially when you are chasing. Adds that staying in the presence is the key for any athlete in any sport, and just tries to do that. Mentions that the way Kohli is batting is really special and he is making it look easy. Tells that it is tough to start on a surface like this, but it is not easy to replicate what he is doing. Informs that keeping Arshdeep out was more of a rotation thing, and further adds that he did well against South Africa when Siraj wasn't there. Ends by saying that Sundar had a side strain and will go for scans after the game.

The captain of New Zealand, MICHAEL BRACEWELL, reflects on the defeat. He says the side can be proud of its overall effort, though he admits there are a few areas they would like to tidy up. Feels the game could have been very interesting had they managed to add another 20 runs to the total. Further adds that he was hoping Kyle Jamieson would be able to bowl around 15 overs, noting that it’s always great to watch him charging in. Bracewell then points out that the team has plenty of experience with the bat and says they will continue to rely on that. He also praises Daryl Mitchell for doing a great job with the bat. He says they often talk about producing match-changing moments in the field, and feels that had those chances been taken, the outcome could have been very different.

... THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY ...

Now, let's hear it from the man of the moment, KL RAHUL, who is up for a quick chat with the broadcasters. He shares that Harshit took a lot of pressure off him with his knock. Adds that he was very calm as they didn't need to chase much and at this level, you are expected to get 6-7 runs an over. Mentions that he knew Sundar had an injury, but didn't know he couldn't run. Tells that when he came in, they didn't need much and took a few risks, which, if they had paid off, this game would have finished earlier. Says that everyone who came in, chipped in well. Rohit got them started, while Kohli and Gill were excellent in that partnership and then Iyer also played nicely. Further adds that the pitch was on the slower side but didn't do much and the top order made the job easier for the next batters. Says that in the last 8-10 years, they have had a lot of last-over finishes against New Zealand, and they are a side that never gives up, which makes this contest very exciting. Ends by saying that he is looking forward to the upcoming games.

Earlier in the game, New Zealand were asked to bat and set a target. On a slowish kind of surface, the Indian bowlers couldn't apply the pressure early on as Conway and Nicholls enjoyed a rather comfortable start. Both batted for 20 overs and got off to their respective fifties, but both fell within the span of a few deliveries, which triggered a collapse. New Zealand slipped from 117/0 to 146/3, but the Indian pacers kept chipping away at the wickets further as well. Several batters got into their teens but couldn't carry forward on their starts. It was Daryl Mitchell, who held his ground and batted till the backend, scoring yet another fifty in this format and ending on 84. Kristian Clarke gave a good account of himself with the bat on his debut, adding 24 crucial runs and pushing the total to 300. For India, the pace trio of Rana, Siraj, and Prasidh bagged two apiece, whereas Kuldeep got a wicket to his name as well.

Demoted to number six, KL Rahul latched on and stuck like glue at the crease, managing the chase smartly alongside Harshit Rana. Rana briefly took the aggressive route, slashing the asking rate with a breezy 29, while Rahul was content playing second fiddle and holding the innings together. All New Zealand needed was someone to sustain the pressure Kyle Jamieson had built from the other end. But a few sloppy fielding lapses, including a dropped catch of Rana off Mitchell, coupled with the inexperience in the bowling attack, took the edge off that push. Rahul sensed his moment, lined up debutant Kristian Clarke, and slammed the door shut with a composed, authoritative finish.

It was followed by another handy little alliance between Kohli and Iyer, which just dragged the game away from the tourists. And with the increasing presence of dew, it got really hard to control the flow of runs. But against the run of play, and just seven runs short of a century, Kohli was dismissed, and from there came an unexpected twist as Jamieson delivered a dream spell by reducing India from 234/2 to 242/5 with a four-wicket haul. That slide brought the Kiwis right back in the fight as boundaries dried up. India still needed 59 runs to win in less than nine overs when Iyer got dismissed.

Gill took his time at the crease because Virat Kohli answered the call in emphatic fashion, and batted with complete freedom to keep the pressure sustained from one end. There was a phase of nearly nine overs where boundaries didn't come for India, but both kept themselves busy with regular strike rotation and kept the asking rate in check. Both made merry with a 118-run partnership before Gill's stay was cut short on 56 by Adithya Ashok. But still, the chase was well under control with enough wickets in hand.

Chasing 301, India, much like their opponents, began on a cautious note. Gill’s outside edge was beaten repeatedly by Foulkes, who found sharp outswing, while Jamieson hit the deck hard at times. Rohit, though, broke the shackles early and took on the role of the aggressor. Once both openers found their feet, they made the most of the fielding restrictions before Rohit fell, undone by his own attacking intent. India closed the Powerplay on 48/1. They might have pinched a couple, perhaps three more boundaries, but that leakage was expertly plugged by Glenn Phillips, whose acrobatic work at backward point prevented the ball from traveling.

This game had no business going down to the wire, and was well on course for an early finish with the way Kohli and Shreyas were batting at one point. But that is New Zealand for you. No matter the situation, they find a way to scrap, claw their way back, and drag opponents into deep waters. And to do so with a depleted bowling lineup just tells about their never say die attitude. But class has a habit of rising when it matters most. KL Rahul stayed ice-cool under pressure, anchored one end with composure and responsibility, and calmly finished the job when it counted.

Over 49 : 306/6

17 Runs

148.1
148.2
148.3
448.4
448.5
648.6

KL Rahul

29 (21)

W. Sundar

7 (7)

K. Clarke

10-0-73-1

48.6

Kristian Clarke To KL Rahul

SIX! DONE AND DUSTED! Kristian Clarke pitches it up, on middle and angling in. KL Rahul gets under it and whips it away using his wrists over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie. INDIA WIN BY 4 WICKETS AND TAKE THE LEAD IN THE SERIES 1-0!

48.5

Kristian Clarke To KL Rahul

FOUR! SCORES ARE LEVEL! Kristian Clarke just misses his length and bowls a low full toss, outside off. KL Rahul steps across, extends his arms and smacks it through covers for another boundary. All smiles in the Indian camp now.

48.4

Kristian Clarke To KL Rahul

FOUR! Pressure-releasing shot! A slower one. full but down the leg side. KL Rahul gets down on one knee and scoops it nicely over the short fine leg fielder for a boundary. There is a check whether it is a six or a four, but the replay shows that it has bounced just before. 5 needed in 8 now.

48.3

Kristian Clarke To Washington Sundar

Pitched up and around off, Washington Sundar lofts it towards sweeper cover for another run. 9 needed in 9 now.

48.2

Kristian Clarke To KL Rahul

Slower one, back of a length and on middle, KL Rahul punches it to long on for a run.

48.1

Kristian Clarke To Washington Sundar

Overthrows! The throw was absolutely not needed there. Short of a length and around off, Washington Sundar cuts it towards point. KL Rahul wants the run but is sent back. The fielder takes aim and has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. Even if he had hit the stumps, Rahul was in. There is no backup and the ball rolls away in the deep, which allows the single. This is ordinary cricket from New Zealand after being so sharp in the field for most of the innings.

Kristian Clarke (9-0-56-1) will bowl the most important over of the match on his ODI debut. The penultimate over coming up.

Over 48 : 289/6

6 Runs

147.1
147.2
147.3
147.4
147.5
147.6

W. Sundar

5 (5)

KL Rahul

14 (17)

Z. Foulkes

10-0-49-0

47.6

Zakary Foulkes To Washington Sundar

Pitched up and angling into the pads, Washington Sundar chips it in the air but on the bounce to deep fine leg for one more. 12 needed in 12 now.

47.5

Zakary Foulkes To KL Rahul

Another short delivery, on middle, pace on, KL Rahul pulls it to deep square leg for one.

47.4

Zakary Foulkes To Washington Sundar

DROPPED! Another chance goes begging for the Kiwis! Zakary Foulkes hits the length hard, takes pace off once more. Washington Sundar shuffles across to scoop it but does not generate enough power as it flies behind short fine leg. Adithya Ashok, from the inner ring, runs backwards over his right shoulder, gets under it in the outfield, but spills it out. They cross.

47.3

Zakary Foulkes To KL Rahul

Back of a length and on middle, slower as well, KL Rahul swipes it away to deep square leg for anothe run.

47.2

Zakary Foulkes To Washington Sundar

Zakary Foulkes sees the batter back away, follows him, and serves this full, on leg. Washington Sundar drives it away towards deep point for a run.

47.1

Zakary Foulkes To KL Rahul

Short of a length and on off, takes pace off, KL Rahul mistimes his pull towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Conference time! Michael Bracewell is circled by several Kiwi players as they have a chat about whom to give this over to. Foulkes has one left. Which means they will need to bowl an over of spin, with only Kristian Clarke left with one over of pace. Okay, Bracewell calls Zakary Foulkes into the attack to bowl out. 9-0-43-0 are his bowling figures so far.

Over 47 : 283/6

8 Runs

446.1
W 46.2
146.3
146.4
146.5
146.6

KL Rahul

11 (14)

W. Sundar

2 (2)

K. Clarke

9-0-56-1

46.6

Kristian Clarke To KL Rahul

Bangs this into pitch, outside off. KL Rahul drags this and loses his bottom hand off the handle, but still manages to pull it to deep square leg for one and retains the strike. 18 needed in 18 now.

46.5

Kristian Clarke To Washington Sundar

Slower one, on a length and on midlde, Washington Sundar flicks it to deep mid-wicket for another run.

46.4

Kristian Clarke To KL Rahul

On a length and on leg, KL Rahul clips it through mid-wicket for a run.

46.3

Kristian Clarke To Washington Sundar

Lovely shot! Fuller delivery, on off, Washington Sundar shows the full face of the bat and lifts it over mid off. Daryl Mitchell runs after and dives to push it back inside. However, as soon as Sundar played the shot, he looked in a lot of pain and only managed to get a single by hobbling gingerly to the other end. He was also seen holding his back. Might have just tweaked it a bit.

Full Commentary

49 OV

17 Runs

K. Clarke to W. Sundar KL Rahul

148.1
148.2
148.3
448.4
448.5
648.6

48 OV

6 Runs

Z. Foulkes to KL Rahul W. Sundar

147.1
147.2
147.3
147.4
147.5
147.6

47 OV

8 Runs

K. Clarke to H. Rana W. Sundar KL Rahul

446.1
W 46.2
146.3
146.4
146.5
146.6

46 OV

8 Runs

M. Bracewell to KL Rahul H. Rana

145.1
145.2
145.3
245.4
145.5
245.6

45 OV

10 Runs

K. Clarke to H. Rana KL Rahul

144.1
144.2
044.3
144.4
144.5
644.6

44 OV

6 Runs

Z. Foulkes to KL Rahul H. Rana

143.1
143.2
143.3
243.4
043.5
143.6

43 OV

6 Runs

K. Clarke to H. Rana

042.1
042.2
042.3
042.4
242.5
442.6

42 OV

3 Runs

K. Jamieson to S. Iyer H. Rana KL Rahul

W 41.1
241.2
041.3
041.4
141.5
041.6

41 OV

3 Runs

Z. Foulkes to S. Iyer KL Rahul

140.1
040.2
040.3
040.4
140.5
140.6

40 OV

5 Runs

K. Jamieson to V. Kohli R. Jadeja

W 39.1
039.2
039.3
1 WD 39.4
239.4
239.5
W 39.6

39 OV

4 Runs

Z. Foulkes to S. Iyer V. Kohli

038.1
038.2
138.3
138.4
138.5
138.6

38 OV

3 Runs

K. Jamieson to S. Iyer V. Kohli

037.1
137.2
137.3
037.4
137.5
037.6

37 OV

7 Runs

Z. Foulkes to S. Iyer V. Kohli

136.1
136.2
436.3
036.4
136.5
036.6

36 OV

7 Runs

D. Mitchell to V. Kohli S. Iyer

1 WD 35.1
135.1
135.2
135.3
135.4
135.5
135.6

35 OV

10 Runs

M. Bracewell to S. Iyer V. Kohli

134.1
634.2
134.3
134.4
134.5
034.6

34 OV

7 Runs

K. Clarke to S. Iyer V. Kohli

133.1
133.2
133.3
033.4
433.5
033.6

33 OV

5 Runs

M. Bracewell to S. Iyer V. Kohli

132.1
132.2
132.3
032.4
132.5
132.6

32 OV

4 Runs

K. Clarke to V. Kohli S. Iyer

131.1
031.2
031.3
231.4
131.5
031.6

31 OV

15 Runs

A. Ashok to V. Kohli S. Iyer

030.1
130.2
630.3
030.4
430.5
430.6

30 OV

4 Runs

K. Jamieson to S. Iyer V. Kohli

129.1
129.2
129.3
129.4
029.5
029.6

29 OV

7 Runs

A. Ashok to S. Iyer V. Kohli

128.1
028.2
128.3
028.4
428.5
128.6

28 OV

1 Runs

K. Jamieson to S. Iyer V. Kohli

027.1
027.2
027.3
127.4
027.5
027.6

27 OV

8 Runs

A. Ashok to V. Kohli S. Gill S. Iyer

426.1
126.2
W 26.3
126.4
026.5
226.6

26 OV

7 Runs

G. Phillips to V. Kohli S. Gill

125.1
025.2
425.3
125.4
025.5
125.6

25 OV

5 Runs

A. Ashok to V. Kohli S. Gill

024.1
124.2
124.3
124.4
224.5
024.6

24 OV

5 Runs

G. Phillips to V. Kohli S. Gill

123.1
123.2
023.3
123.4
123.5
123.6

23 OV

4 Runs

M. Bracewell to S. Gill V. Kohli

022.1
122.2
022.3
122.4
122.5
122.6

22 OV

4 Runs

G. Phillips to V. Kohli S. Gill

121.1
121.2
121.3
021.4
021.5
121.6

21 OV

5 Runs

M. Bracewell to V. Kohli S. Gill

020.1
120.2
120.3
120.4
120.5
120.6

20 OV

5 Runs

G. Phillips to V. Kohli S. Gill

119.1
019.2
119.3
119.4
119.5
119.6

19 OV

4 Runs

M. Bracewell to S. Gill V. Kohli

118.1
118.2
018.3
118.4
118.5
018.6

18 OV

5 Runs

K. Clarke to S. Gill V. Kohli

117.1
117.2
017.3
017.4
117.5
217.6

17 OV

9 Runs

M. Bracewell to V. Kohli S. Gill

016.1
1 WD 16.2
116.2
016.3
616.4
016.5
116.6

16 OV

7 Runs

K. Clarke to V. Kohli S. Gill

015.1
015.2
115.3
415.4
115.5
115.6

15 OV

11 Runs

M. Bracewell to V. Kohli S. Gill

1 WD 14.1
2 WD 14.1
114.1
214.2
114.3
114.4
314.5
014.6

14 OV

5 Runs

K. Clarke to V. Kohli S. Gill

013.1
113.2
013.3
013.4
013.5
4 LB 13.6

13 OV

16 Runs

A. Ashok to S. Gill V. Kohli

612.1
112.2
412.3
012.4
412.5
112.6

12 OV

8 Runs

K. Clarke to V. Kohli

011.1
011.2
011.3
411.4
411.5
011.6

11 OV

4 Runs

A. Ashok to S. Gill V. Kohli

010.1
110.2
110.3
110.4
010.5
110.6

10 OV

9 Runs

Z. Foulkes to S. Gill V. Kohli

19.1
49.2
09.3
49.4
09.5
09.6

9 OV

3 Runs

K. Jamieson to S. Gill R. Sharma V. Kohli

18.1
1 WD 8.2
1 WD 8.2
08.2
08.3
W 8.4
08.5
08.6

8 OV

1 Runs

Z. Foulkes to S. Gill

07.1
07.2
07.3
07.4
07.5
17.6

7 OV

12 Runs

K. Jamieson to R. Sharma S. Gill

16.1
16.2
66.3
06.4
46.5
06.6

6 OV

8 Runs

Z. Foulkes to S. Gill R. Sharma

05.1
15.2
65.3
05.4
05.5
15.6

5 OV

5 Runs

K. Jamieson to S. Gill R. Sharma

04.1
04.2
44.3
14.4
04.5
04.6

4 OV

4 Runs

Z. Foulkes to R. Sharma

43.1
03.2
03.3
03.4
03.5
03.6

3 OV

0 Runs

K. Jamieson to S. Gill

02.1
02.2
02.3
02.4
02.5
02.6

2 OV

1 Runs

Z. Foulkes to S. Gill R. Sharma

01.1
01.2
11.3
01.4
01.5
01.6

1 OV

5 Runs

K. Jamieson to R. Sharma

00.1
00.2
1 WD 0.3
00.3
00.4
00.5
40.6

Match Info

Venue Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
Weather Clear
Toss India won the toss and elected to field
Result India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets
Player of the Match Virat Kohli
Umpire KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND), Richard Illingworth (ENG) and Sharfuddoula Saikat (BAN)
Referee Javagal Srinath (IND)

Match Notes

New Zealand 300/8 in 50.0 overs
Referral 1 (47.4 ovs): D Mitchell against India (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND: 2, NZ: 1)
New Zealand 250/7 in 44.6 overs
D Mitchell 12th ODI Fifty: 50 runs in 51 balls (3x4) (1x6)
Power play 2 (11-40): New Zealand 212/5 (163 runs, 5 wickets)
New Zealand 200/5 in 37.6 overs
Drinks: New Zealand 166/3 in 32.0 overs
New Zealand 150/3 in 28.6 overs
D Conway 6th ODI Fifty: 50 runs in 60 balls (6x4) (1x6)
1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 119 balls between D Conway (47) and H Nicholls (50)
H Nicholls 16th ODI Fifty: 50 runs in 60 balls (6x4) (0x6)
New Zealand 100/0 in 19.5 overs
Drinks: New Zealand 79/3 in 16.0 overs
1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 61 balls between D Conway (26) and H Nicholls (22)
New Zealand 50/0 in 10.1 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): New Zealand 49/0
Kristian Clarke makes his ODI debut for New Zealand