India vs New Zealand 1st ODI Highlight delivered drama, pressure, and late-over brilliance in Vadodara. New Zealand posted a challenging 300, driven by Devon Conway’s composed 56 and Daryl Mitchell’s commanding 84. India’s reply was anchored by Virat Kohli’s aggressive 93 and Shubman Gill’s controlled 56, but Kyle Jamieson’s four-wicket burst turned the chase on its head. With one over left and nerves everywhere, KL Rahul finished the job to seal a four-wicket win. From early dominance to late chaos, this contest had every phase tested, every role exposed, and every decision magnified. India vs New Zealand 1st ODI Highlight
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Game Time!
India and New Zealand clashed in Vadodara with contrasting plans. New Zealand relied on top-order stability through Conway and Nicholls, while India trusted depth and chase control. On a surface offering grip and uneven bounce, both lineups were tested immediately, setting up a tactical battle rather than a straight run-fest.
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Devon Conway Been Up There
Devon Conway continued his consistency, scoring a fluent 56 at the top and registering his sixth ODI hundred partnership involvement in recent matches. He rotated strike efficiently and punished loose balls before falling to Harshit Rana. Conway’s early control helped New Zealand build a platform and kept India’s seamers from settling early.
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A 300 to Chase, India is Ready?
New Zealand’s 300 for 8 looked imposing, built through Mitchell’s 84 and Nicholls’ 62. India faced a stiff climb, especially against Jamieson’s bounce and movement. The total demanded partnerships and intent, not survival. With dew minimal and the pitch slowing, India’s batting depth would be tested to the limit.
Innings Break!
New Zealand post 3⃣0⃣0⃣/8 in the first innings
Over to our batters 🙌
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Good Start! Good Pace!
India’s chase began confidently at 52 for 1, with Gill timing the ball cleanly and Kohli counterattacking early. The run rate stayed above six without reckless shots. It was controlled aggression, showing India understood the surface and the required tempo perfectly.
A solid start to the chase 🙌#TeamIndia 52/1 after 11 overs
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Kyle Jamieson Lock in to Lock Down
Kyle Jamieson flipped the match with figures of 4 for 41. In seven balls, he removed Kohli, Jadeja, and Iyer, exploiting bounce and cross-seam movement. His spell exposed India’s middle-order vulnerability and dragged New Zealand back into a game that had been slipping away.
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India Won First Home, Virat Went Big
With one over left and pressure mounting, India held their nerve to secure their first home ODI win of the series. Virat Kohli’s 93 off 91 balls was the backbone of the chase, mixing six early boundaries with later control. Though Jamieson denied him a hundred, Kohli’s innings ensured India stayed ahead long enough for KL Rahul to finish calmly.
Prevailing in a thriller! 👏
A victory by 4⃣ wickets for #TeamIndia to take a 1⃣-0⃣ lead in the three-match series 🥳
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He Can Do All Thing! Virat now Reaches 2nd in World
At 37, Virat Kohli continues redefining longevity. His Player-of-the-Match 93 pushed him to second on the all-time ODI Player-of-the-Match list. More importantly, his high-intent approach in the first 20 balls set the tone. Age has not slowed him, it has sharpened his choices.
🚨 Milestone Alert 🚨
Virat Kohli is now the second highest run-getter in international cricket (Men’s) 🫡
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India vs New Zealand 1st ODI Match Result：Scorecard
| India | New Zealand |
| 306/6(49) | 300/8 |
We Need Him in Next Game
After our India vs New Zealand 1st ODI Highlight, India will need Kohli again as New Zealand’s attack showed bite through Jamieson. The balance of New Zealand’s lineup, with depth in both batting and seam options, remains a threat. India’s reliance on Kohli’s control and finishing ability is clear. Another beast-mode innings may be required to shut the series down decisively.
