शुभमन गिल और विराट कोहली के बीच 50 रन से अधिक की साझेदारी हो चुकी है।
भारत 15.2 ओवर के बाद 1 विकेट पर 92 रन बना चुका है और उसे जीत के लिए 301 रनों के लक्ष्य का पीछा करना है।
Match Summary: India vs New Zealand, 1st ODI (Vadodara)
The 1st ODI of the New Zealand tour of India is in progress today, Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Moti Bagh Stadium in Vadodara. India won the toss and elected to field first.
New Zealand’s Innings: A Strong Total of 300
New Zealand presented a formidable challenge by setting a target of 301 runs for India to win.
The Blackcaps’ innings was anchored by solid opening and middle-order partnerships. Openers Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls started cautiously but built a strong foundation. Conway scored a patient fifty before falling, and Nicholls followed shortly after completing his own half-century.
The true acceleration came from Daryl Mitchell, who was the standout performer with a dynamic 84 runs off just 71 balls. He rotated the strike well and hit timely boundaries, providing the impetus needed for a large total. However, India’s bowlers managed to take wickets at regular intervals towards the end, preventing New Zealand from crossing the 320-330 mark.
Indian pacers Harshit Rana and Mohammed Siraj were effective, managing to contain the flow of runs in the death overs. Rana also secured a crucial run-out of the New Zealand captain, Michael Bracewell, who was looking dangerous. New Zealand finished their innings at a respectable 300/9 in their allotted 50 overs.
India’s Chase: A Steady Start
In response, India’s opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill began their chase positively. Rohit Sharma looked aggressive early on but was dismissed after a quick start.
This brought star batsman Virat Kohli to the crease to join Shubman Gill. The duo has since stabilized the innings and built a crucial partnership. They assessed the conditions well, navigating a period where New Zealand’s bowlers applied significant pressure, particularly spinners Michael Santner and Rachin Ravindra.
Current Situation (Approximate):
As of the latest updates, Shubman Gill has settled in and is batting on 22 runs off 36 balls. Virat Kohli is matching him shot for shot, and their partnership has already crossed the 50-run mark.
India’s current score is around 92 runs for the loss of 1 wicket after approximately 15 overs. The required run rate is manageable at this stage, provided India doesn’t lose quick wickets in the middle overs. The match is finely poised, with India needing a strong middle-order performance to successfully chase down the target.
The atmosphere in Vadodara is electric, as fans keenly watch whether the home team can secure a victory in the opening match of the series. The next phase, featuring the middle overs, will likely dictate the outcome of this competitive match.
