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Virat Kohli Scores 74 as India Beat New Zealand by Five Wickets

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Virat Kohli scores 74 off 51 balls as India defeat New Zealand by five wickets in the rain-affected first ODI at Eden Park, Auckland.

By News National Editorial Team

Auckland, November 5, 2026

Virat Kohli delivered a memorable batting performance as India defeated New Zealand by five wickets in the opening One Day International (ODI) at Eden Park in Auckland on November 4.

Kohli scored 74 runs from just 51 deliveries, helping India chase a revised target of 143 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.

The match was affected by rain, reducing India's second innings to 32 overs.

India eventually reached 143 for five in 22.4 overs to secure victory and take a 1–0 lead in the ODI series.

New Zealand Score 185 Runs

India won the toss and elected to field first.

New Zealand were bowled out for 185 runs in 40.2 overs.

Tim Seifert contributed 38 runs from 43 balls, while Blair Tickner added 34 runs from 23 deliveries.

India's bowling attack played an important role in restricting the hosts.

Arshdeep Singh was among the leading wicket-takers, finishing with figures of four wickets for 70 runs.

Kohli Leads India's Chase

Chasing the revised target of 143, India got a strong contribution from Virat Kohli.

The experienced batter scored 74 off 51 balls, combining controlled stroke play with aggressive boundary hitting.

Shubman Gill also contributed with 37 runs from 56 deliveries.

Kohli's innings helped India maintain control of the chase despite the rain interruptions and revised target.

India reached 143 for five in 22.4 overs, winning the match by five wickets.

Anshul Kamboj Named Player of the Match

Anshul Kamboj was named Player of the Match, according to the Board of Control for Cricket in India's official match record.

His contribution with the ball was part of India's overall bowling performance that restricted New Zealand to 185.

India Take Early Series Lead

The victory gives India an early advantage in the ODI series against New Zealand.

The result also provides confidence to India's batting and bowling units ahead of the remaining matches.

Kohli's performance was another reminder of his experience and ability to deliver in challenging match situations.

India will look to carry the momentum into the next ODI as New Zealand seek to level the series.

Sources: Board of Control for Cricket in India, India Today and match scorecard. Match Centre+2

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