IND vs NZ 2026: India Wins Tense ODI with Kohli and Gill

In a nail-biting showdown, India triumphed over New Zealand by four wickets during the first ODI in Vadodara. After winning the toss, Shubman Gill chose to bowl first, limiting the Kiwis to 300 runs. Despite some hiccups in their chase, India crossed the finish line with six balls to spare, thanks to Virat Kohli's near-century and KL Rahul's finishing touch.

Quick rundown

1.India clinched a tense win against New Zealand in Vadodara.

2.Virat Kohli's consistency shone with a near-century.

3.KL Rahul sealed the chase with crucial boundaries.

4.Harshit Rana's two-wicket burst turned the game.

5.Ravindra Jadeja faces pressure for his ODI spot.

Shubman Gill’s Smooth Exit at 56 Shakes India’s Chase Game
Shubman Gill’s Smooth Exit at 56 Shakes India’s Chase Game
Yo, check it! Captain Shubman Gill cruised to 56 before gettin’ caught slippin’ in the 1st ODI against New Zealand at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. That leg-spinner Adithya Ashok made him look easy, takin’ out Gill and breakin’ that 118-run groove with Virat. New Zealand laid down 300 runs, but India’s still in the game, ya feel me?
03:55 pm on Sunday, 11 January, 2026
India vs New Zealand: ODI Playing XI - Jethalal Style!
India vs New Zealand: ODI Playing XI - Jethalal Style!
Arre bhai, 11 January ko India aur New Zealand ka pehla ODI hai na, Kotambi Stadium mein! Men in Blue toh South Africa ko hara kar aaye hain, ab inhe jeetne ka chakkar hai. Shubman Gill captain hai, aur Shreyas Iyer bhi wapas aa gaya hai! Lekin Bumrah aur Hardik nahi hain, samjha? Yashasvi Jaiswal ki century ka chakkar hai, par wo shayad nahi khel payega. Kohli bhai toh form mein hain, kya baat hai!
07:40 pm on Saturday, 10 January, 2026
India vs New Zealand ODI: Toss Result and Playing XI Showdown
India vs New Zealand ODI: Toss Result and Playing XI Showdown
Listen up, folks! India is facing off against New Zealand in the first ODI at the spectacular BCA Stadium in Vadodara! Shubman Gill is back, folks, ready to dominate after a little T20 break. Hardik and Bumrah are resting—smart move! Rohit and Virat are primed for greatness! Siraj leads the bowling attack. India won the toss and chose to bowl. This pitch? Moist and tricky, just like I like it!
08:10 am on Sunday, 11 January, 2026
Harshit Rana ka chhakka, Kohli ki shaan, India jeeta chaar wickets se!
Harshit Rana ka chhakka, Kohli ki shaan, India jeeta chaar wickets se!
Bhaiyon aur behno, Vadodara ki maidan par, Harshit Rana ne dikhaya kamaal! 29 runs ki kahani, par 45th over mein chhakka, jaise dil ki dhadkan! No. 7 pe aaye, ball se do wickets le kar New Zealand ko dhoka diya. Aur Kohli ji ki 93 runs ne toh sabko chhupa diya, India jeeta chaar wickets se! Agla ODI Rajkot mein, tayyar raho!
05:25 pm on Sunday, 11 January, 2026
India vs New Zealand: 3 strategies for ODI success!
India vs New Zealand: 3 strategies for ODI success!
Bhai log, India aur New Zealand ki pehli ODI ho rahi hai Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara mein! Stadium ka pehla international match hai, samjha kya? Men in Blue toh badiya form mein hain, par Bumrah aur Hardik nahi hain. Lekin koi baat nahi, New Zealand ke inexperienced bowlers par pressure banana hai, aur Kuldeep Yadav ko khelana hai. Toh yeh teen strategies yaad rakho, warna match mein maza nahi aayega!
07:55 pm on Saturday, 10 January, 2026

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