NZ vs IND 1st ODI 2026: Kohli 74, India Win by 5 Wkts (DLS)
Published on November 4, 2026
Summary Overview: India beat New Zealand by 5 wickets on the DLS method in the rain-hit 1st ODI at Eden Park. Player of the Match Anshul Kamboj took 2 for 22 in 10 overs and Arshdeep Singh 4 for 70 as New Zealand were all out for 185, then Virat Kohli hit 74 off 51 to chase a revised target of 143 in 32 overs.
Who won? India, by 5 wickets on the DLS method at Eden Park, Auckland. New Zealand were bowled out for 185 in 40.2 overs. Rain then cut India's innings to 32 overs with a revised target of 143, which they reached in 22.4 overs.
Who starred? Seamer Anshul Kamboj took 2 for 22 from his 10 overs, including two maidens, and was named Player of the Match. Arshdeep Singh took 4 for 70, and Virat Kohli hit 13 fours in 74 off 51 balls.
What about New Zealand? Tim Seifert top-scored with 38, and No. 11 Blair Tickner hit four sixes in 34 off 23. Jacob Duffy took 3 for 49.
Where does the series stand? India lead the five-match ODI series 1-0, after also winning the T20I series 3-2.
Match Report: India Make a Fast Start to the ODIs
For readers new to cricket: in a One Day International (ODI), each team bats for up to 50 overs (an over is six legal deliveries). When rain shortens a match, the DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) method sets a fair revised target for the team batting second, based on the overs and wickets each side has available.
New Zealand's Innings: Squeezed by Kamboj
India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bowl. Arshdeep Singh removed Will Young and Henry Nicholls, both for 9, and New Zealand made 45 for 2 in the first 10 overs.
Tim Seifert (38 off 43) looked in control, but Gurnoor Brar had him caught by substitute fielder Ruturaj Gaikwad, then caught and bowled Tom Latham for 3. Daryl Mitchell (28) was run out by Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, and New Zealand were 97 for 5 in the 22nd over.
At the other end, Anshul Kamboj gave nothing away. He bowled captain Mitchell Santner and had Nathan Smith caught by Virat Kohli, finishing with 10 overs, 2 maidens, 2 for 22. Axar Patel was just as tight, conceding only 12 runs from his five overs. Arshdeep removed Kyle Jamieson and Glenn Phillips (30 off 51), and New Zealand were 146 for 9 in the 36th over.
The last pair then hit back. Blair Tickner smashed four sixes in 34 off 23, and he and Jacob Duffy (15 not out) added 39 for the last wicket, the highest stand of the innings, before Brar had Tickner caught behind. New Zealand were all out for 185.
India's Chase: Kohli After the Rain
Rain then arrived, and India's target was cut to 143 from 32 overs.
Kyle Jamieson had Rohit Sharma caught for a six-ball duck in the first over, but Virat Kohli took control. He hit 13 fours and a six, and he and Gill added 113 off 104 balls. India made 49 for 1 in the first 10 overs, and the chase was all but over.
Nathan Smith had Gill caught behind for 37, and Jacob Duffy then took two wickets in three balls in the 20th over, removing Kohli for 74 off 51 and Axar Patel for a duck. Duffy also had Shreyas Iyer (15) caught, but KL Rahul and Naman Dhir finished the job with 56 balls to spare.
Turning Point: Kamboj's 10 Overs
New Zealand never got going against Anshul Kamboj. Conceding just 2.2 runs an over across a full 10-over spell, with two maidens and two wickets, he built pressure that led to wickets at the other end. A total of 185, and a revised target of 143, was never enough against a batting line-up led by Kohli.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Anshul Kamboj | India | 2 for 22 (10 overs, 2 maidens), Player of the Match |
| Virat Kohli | India | 74 (51), 13 fours, 1 six, plus 2 catches |
| Arshdeep Singh | India | 4 for 70 (10 overs) |
| Gurnoor Brar | India | 3 for 44 (9.2 overs) |
| Axar Patel | India | 0 for 12 (5 overs) |
| Shubman Gill (c) | India | 37 (56), 5 fours |
| Tim Seifert | New Zealand | 38 (43), 3 fours, 2 sixes |
| Blair Tickner | New Zealand | 34 (23), 4 sixes, batting at No. 11 |
| Jacob Duffy | New Zealand | 3 for 49 (7 overs), and 15* (21) |
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How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| New Zealand after 10 overs | 45 for 2 |
| Brar's double strike | 73 for 2 to 84 for 4 |
| New Zealand in trouble | 115 for 7 (28.3 overs) |
| Tickner and Duffy last-wicket stand | 39 off 31 balls |
| New Zealand all out | 185 (40.2 overs) |
| Rain, DLS target | 143 from 32 overs |
| Kohli and Gill stand | 113 off 104 balls for the 2nd wicket |
| Duffy's two in three balls | 114 for 2 to 124 for 4 |
| India win | 143 for 5 (22.4 overs) |
Powerplay Comparison
| Team | First 10 overs |
| New Zealand | 45 for 2 |
| India | 49 for 1 |
Playing XIs
| Team | Playing XI |
| New Zealand | Tim Seifert, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner |
| India | Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh |
Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry and Matthew Fisher were left out by New Zealand. India's bench included Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan.
Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Result / Start (NZDT) |
| 1st ODI | Wed, Nov 4 | Eden Park, Auckland | India won by 5 wickets (DLS) |
| 2nd ODI | Sat, Nov 7 | Sky Stadium, Wellington | 3:00 PM |
| 3rd ODI | Tue, Nov 10 | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 3:00 PM |
| 4th ODI | Fri, Nov 13 | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | 3:00 PM |
| 5th ODI | Sun, Nov 15 | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | 3:00 PM |
What's Next
| Match | Date | Venue | NZDT | UK (GMT) | PKT | IST | ET |
| 2nd ODI | Sat, Nov 7 | Sky Stadium, Wellington | 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 7:30 AM | 9:00 PM (Fri, Nov 6) |
NZDT is New Zealand Daylight Time (UTC+13). ET is US Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won New Zealand vs India 1st ODI 2026?
- India, by 5 wickets on the DLS method.
What was India's DLS target?
- 143 from 32 overs, after rain shortened the second innings.
Who was Player of the Match?
- Anshul Kamboj, for his 2 for 22 in 10 overs, with two maidens.
How many did Virat Kohli score?
- 74 off 51 balls, with 13 fours and a six.
What is the DLS method?
- A system that sets a fair revised target when rain or bad weather shortens a limited-overs match, based on the overs and wickets each team has left.
When is the 2nd ODI?
- Saturday, November 7, at Sky Stadium, Wellington, at 3:00 PM local time (7:30 AM IST, 7:00 AM PKT).
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