Kohli fifty, Arshdeep 4-fer lead India to crushing win over New Zealand in opener
· Sports · Sportstar, ESPNCricinfo, Indian Express
India defeated New Zealand by five wickets in a rain-affected ODI opener in Auckland on Wednesday, chasing a revised target of 143 in 22.3 overs. Virat Kohli scored a 79-run fifty, his 79th in ODIs, while Arshdeep Singh took four wickets for 70 runs to restrict New Zealand to 185. Shubman Gill (37) and Kohli (74) added a 113-run partnership after early loss of Rohit Sharma for zero. The match marked India's first ODI series win over New Zealand in Auckland despite low scores due to weather interruptions.
Why it matters
The victory strengthens India's early position in the ODI series and boosts confidence ahead of the 2027 World Cup cycle.
Read the original report — Sportstar
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