India Beat New Zealand In First ODI By 4 Wickets. Virat Kohli Misses Century !

On January 11, India won the first ODI against New Zealand by four wickets. With 93 runs off 91 balls, including 8 fours and 1 six, Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match. The Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara hosted the game.

New Zealand Scored 300 In the First Innings!

After winning the toss, Shubman Gill, the captain of India, asked the Kiwis to bat first.Devon Conway (56), Henry Nicholls (62), and Daryl Mitchell (84) were outstanding batsmen for the visitors, who scored 300/8 in the allocated 50 overs. Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, and Mohammed Siraj each claimed two wickets.

Rohit Sharma (26), Gill (56), Virat (93), Shreyas Iyer (49), KL Rahul (29*), and Rana (29) all contributed vital runs as the hosts chased 301 runs. Four wickets were taken by Kyle Jamieson.

Virat Kohli Became the Man Of The Match

For the 45th time in ODIs, Virat Kohliwas named Player of the Match. He scored 93 runs while facing 91 balls. Additionally, Kohli surpassed Kumar Sangakkara, who accumulated 28016 runs during his career, to become the second-highest run scorer in international cricket. In the last five ODIs, Kohli has scored three hundreds.

Kohli Misses His 54th ODI Century

When India required 67 runs from 66 balls with seven wickets remaining, Kohli just missed his 54th ODI century. Soon after, Shreyas Iyer (49) and Ravindra Jadeja (4) joined him in the dressing room, providing New Zealand with a chance to win the game.

India seized the lead in the match thanks to Gill and Virat's 118-run partnership for the second wicket. Nevertheless, New Zealand was able to mount a comeback thanks to the wickets falling. The game changed when Rahul and Harshit Rana combined for 37 runs for the seventh wicket.

Rahul and Harshit Rana's Performance Helps India To Win

Iyer was removed shortly after, missing his half-century by only one run. KL Rahul and Harshit Rana were hoping to win the match after 45 overs, but Rana was removed in the last overs at 29 off 23 balls. Ultimately, KL Rahul finished the game in style by hitting two boundaries and a six in the final three balls of the 49th over. In the three-match series, India won the opening ODI by four wickets with six balls remaining.

What Virat Kohli Said In the Post-Match Conference?

Virat was happy with how he performed.

"My mother is proud of the awards I send her.It has been a dreamlike voyage for me. I have everything thanks to God. When things are a little difficult, I prefer to launch a counterattack. The supporters' applause when the batter in front of me is removed bothers me. "I concentrate on the game," Virat Kohli remarked.

What Shubman Gill Said In the Post-Match Conference?

Gill, the captain of India, praised the players.

"When you contribute, it feels fantastic.Kohli is making batting seem effortless. I hope he continues to score runs. Our goal is to switch up our bowlers. Washington will undergo the scans due to a side strain, according to Shubman Gill.

Commons FAQs Of the India vs New Zealand Match

Q1: In the January 11 match between India and New Zealand, who was named Man of the Match?

A1: After scoring 93 runs, Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match.

Q2: What were the crucial statistics for Virat Kohli?

A2: He led his team to victory with 93 runs off 91 balls, including 8 fours and 1 six.

Q3: Who prevailed in the match between New Zealand and India?

A3: India prevailed by four wickets.

Q4: What will happen next in the tournament or series?

A4: The next game will take place in Rajkot on January 14.

India is 1-0 ahead with two matches to go. The next match will be played on January 14 in Rajkot.