India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets in 1st ODI. (Picture Credit: AFP)
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News1811-01-2026, 22:26

India Makes History: First Team to Chase 300+ Runs 20 Times in ODIs!

  • India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the first ODI, chasing down 301 runs in 49 overs.
  • Virat Kohli scored 93 runs and Shubman Gill added 56 runs, with Kohli named Player Of The Match.
  • This win marks India as the first team globally to successfully chase a 300-plus target 20 times in ODIs.
  • England is second with 15 such wins, followed by Australia with 14.
  • Kyle Jamieson took 4 wickets for New Zealand, becoming only the third Kiwi bowler to achieve a four-wicket haul against India in an ODI in India.

Why It Matters: India sets a new world record by successfully chasing 300+ targets 20 times in ODI history.

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