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Team India defeated New Zealand by 4 wickets in the first ODI, chasing a massive target of 301 in 49 overs. Virat Kohli scored 93, Shubman Gill 56, and Shreyas Iyer 49. Raina (29) and KL Rahul (29*) finished strongly. Bowler Jemison took 4 wickets. India leads the three-match series 1-0.
In the first ODI against India, New Zealand scored 300/8 in 50 overs. Mitchell top-scored with 84, while Nicholls (62) and Conway (56) also made half-centuries. For India, Siraj, Harshit Rana, and Prasidh took two wickets each, and Kuldeep claimed one. Team India now requires 301 runs to win.
Virat Kohli etched another milestone by featuring in his 309th ODI during the first match against New Zealand. The appearance helped him surpass former skipper Sourav Ganguly’s 308 games, moving to fifth among India’s most-capped ODI players. While Kohli climbs steadily, Sachin Tendulkar remains unrivaled at the summit with a towering 463 matches.
Indian bowler Harshit Rana delivered a double strike against New Zealand in the first ODI, dismissing openers Henry Nicholls (62) and Devon Conway (56) in consecutive overs. Shortly after, Siraj sent back Will Young (12). New Zealand slumped to 166 for three in 32 overs, with Glenn Phillips (10) and Daryl Mitchell (22) now holding […]
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli continue to define India’s ODI dominance, becoming the team’s most trusted pillars. After stepping away from Tests, Rohit smashed 202 against Australia, while Kohli piled up 302 versus South Africa. Now, anticipation peaks as fans hope the iconic duo delivers another masterclass in the upcoming New Zealand series with consistency.
Hardik Pandya is not playing in the first ODI against New Zealand as he was not selected in the squad. The decision came after the Centre of Excellence did not clear him to bowl 10 overs. With the 2026 T20 World Cup nearing, the BCCI is prioritising Pandya’s fitness despite his recent domestic bowling appearances.
Indian Telephone Industries (ITI) has extended the application deadline for 215 vacancies across multiple roles. Eligible candidates with qualifications including BE/BTech, MSc, Diploma, ITI, MBA, MCA, and various degrees can apply until Jan 16, based on the post. The selection process will involve shortlisting, group discussions, interviews, and skill tests.
As India faces New Zealand in the 3-match ODI series, Virat Kohli is chasing a key milestone. Currently with 1,657 runs against the Kiwis, he needs just 94 more to equal Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 1,750 runs in IND vs NZ ODIs. Ross Taylor (1,385) and Kane Williamson (1,239) trail behind, highlighting Kohli’s dominance against […]
New Zealand’s Playing XI: Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay, Michael Bracewell (C), Zakary Foulkes, Clarke, Jamieson, Adithya.India’s Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Sundar, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
India won the toss in the first ODI against New Zealand at Vadodara, with captain Shubman Gill opting to bowl first. After being whitewashed by New Zealand in their 2024 Test series visit, India aims for revenge. Meanwhile, the Kiwis, yet to win a series in India, are determined to break their winless streak on […]
India takes on New Zealand in the ODI series starting today, aiming to continue its strong home record. Historically, India has never lost a bilateral ODI series to New Zealand on home soil, winning 46 of the 71 matches played. The teams last met in the 2024 ODI Championship final, where India clinched the title […]
Gujarat Giants take on Delhi Capitals in the 4th match of WPL-2026 today at Navi Mumbai, starting 7:30 pm IST. GG, fresh off a win against UP Warriorz, will face a determined DC side seeking its first victory after losing to Mumbai Indians. Historically, Delhi leads their head-to-head encounters 4-2 in the six matches played […]
Team India faces a big blow ahead of the ODI series against New Zealand, as star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has been ruled out due to an injury sustained during practice. Sources confirmed that Ishan Kishan, who has impressed in domestic cricket, will step in as Pant’s replacement, adding a new dynamic to India’s playing XI […]
India and New Zealand are set to clash in the first ODI of their three-match series today in Vadodara, starting at 1:30 PM IST. With preparations complete, fans eagerly await standout performances from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. After New Zealand’s Test series whitewash in October 2024, Indian supporters are hoping for a strong revenge […]
Delhi Capitals skipper Jemimah Rodrigues etched her name into WPL history by becoming the league’s youngest captain. At just 25 years and 127 days, she surpassed the previous record held by RCB’s Smriti Mandhana, set in 2023 at 26 years and 230 days. The milestone highlights Jemimah’s rapid rise and growing leadership role in women’s […]