India vs New Zealand, 1st ODI: Kohli narrowly misses out on ton, Rahul guides IND to win - Action in images

Published on Jan 11, 2026 10:32 pm IST

Virat Kohli narrowly missed out on a ton, but it was KL Rahul's calm hand which proved to be key as India defeated New Zealand in the first ODI.

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India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the first ODI of their three-match series, on Sunday.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the first ODI of their three-match series, on Sunday.(PTI)

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Chasing 301 runs, India reached 306/6 in 49 overs.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Chasing 301 runs, India reached 306/6 in 49 overs.(PTI)

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Virat Kohli narrowly missed out on a ton, smacking 93 off 91 balls.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Virat Kohli narrowly missed out on a ton, smacking 93 off 91 balls.(PTI)

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Meanwhile, Shubman Gill got a half-century, registering 56 off 71 deliveries.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Meanwhile, Shubman Gill got a half-century, registering 56 off 71 deliveries.(PTI)

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KL Rahul's calm hand guided India to glory as the wicketkeeper remained unbeaten at 29* off 21 balls.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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KL Rahul's calm hand guided India to glory as the wicketkeeper remained unbeaten at 29* off 21 balls.(PTI)

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For New Zealand's bowling department, Kyle Jamieson took four wickets.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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For New Zealand's bowling department, Kyle Jamieson took four wickets.(PTI)

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Initially, New Zealand posted 300/8 in 50 overs.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Initially, New Zealand posted 300/8 in 50 overs.(PTI)

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New Zealand opener Devon Conway got a half-century (56 off 67 balls).(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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New Zealand opener Devon Conway got a half-century (56 off 67 balls).(PTI)

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Meanwhile, Conway's opening partner Henry Nicholls (62 off 69 balls) also got a half-century.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Meanwhile, Conway's opening partner Henry Nicholls (62 off 69 balls) also got a half-century.(PTI)

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Daryl Mitchell slammed 84 off 71 deliveries.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Daryl Mitchell slammed 84 off 71 deliveries.(PTI)

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For India, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna took two-wicket hauls respectively.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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For India, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna took two-wicket hauls respectively.(PTI)

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