India lead the five-match ODI series 1–0. They beat New Zealand by five wickets under the DLS method in Auckland on November 4.
Virat Kohli made 74 for India. Arshdeep Singh took four wickets for 70 runs. The match was shortened by rain before India completed the chase.
India Win A Shortened Chase
New Zealand were all out for 185. India then chased a revised target of 143 in 32 overs.
India reached 143 for five in 22.4 overs. They won with 56 balls left. ESPNcricinfo recorded the result as a five-wicket win under the DLS method.
DLS is a rain rule. It changes the target when a match loses overs.
India’s bowlers set up the win. Arshdeep led the attack with four wickets. Gurnoor Brar took three wickets for 44 runs.
Anshul Kamboj also bowled a tight spell. He took two wickets for 22 runs in 10 overs. New Zealand struggled to build a big score after India chose to field.
Kohli Leads India’s Batting
Virat Kohli made 74 from 51 balls. His innings had 13 fours and one six.
Shubman Gill added 37 from 56 balls. Kohli gave India control during the shortened chase. He was dismissed with India close to the target.
New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy took three wickets for 49 runs. India lost five wickets but finished the chase without needing the final overs.
The win gives India an early lead in the series. Readers can also check the India vs New Zealand head-to-head record for wider rivalry context.
Second ODI Set For Wellington
The second ODI is scheduled for November 7 at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. The official BCCI fixture page lists a 2:00 am UTC start.
The checked sources do not confirm the second-ODI playing XI. They also do not report a new injury update after the Auckland match.
New Zealand now need to level the series. India will try to move 2–0 ahead before the teams play the remaining matches.
The Wellington venue has hosted India-New Zealand games before. Read the 4xSports Wellington match guide for past venue context. The earlier India-New Zealand first-ODI preview covered the match before the toss and is not a result report.
