Overview
- India chased 301 at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi to go 1-0 up in the three-match ODI series.
- Virat Kohli became the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket, crossing 28,000 runs during his 93.
- Kyle Jamieson led New Zealand’s bowling with 4-41 after Daryl Mitchell’s 84 helped set 300 for 8.
- KL Rahul stayed unbeaten on 29 and finished the chase with two fours and a six, with Harshit Rana adding a crucial 29.
- India face fitness checks after Rishabh Pant was ruled out of the series and Washington Sundar reported a side strain pending scans, with the second ODI on Jan 14 in Rajkot.