India opened the three-match ODI series with a four-wicket win over New Zealand at the Kotambi International Stadium, taking a 1-0 lead. Chasing 301, India rode on half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, while KL Rahul’s unbeaten 29 sealed the chase with an over to spare.
Kohli scored 93, becoming the fastest to 28,000 international runs and surpassing Kumar Sangakkara as the second-highest run-scorer overall. Earlier, Daryl Mitchell’s steady 84 helped New Zealand post 300/8, but India held their nerve to clinch victory.