Kohli's 93 Anchors India to Tense Four-Wicket Win Over New Zealand in 1st ODI
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Kohli's 93 Anchors India to Tense Four-Wicket Win Over New Zealand in 1st ODI

  • Virat Kohli scored a classy 93 off 91 balls, leading India to a four-wicket victory against New Zealand in the 1st ODI.
  • India chased down 301, but faced late jitters after Kohli's dismissal in the 40th over, triggering a brief collapse.
  • Kohli fell short of his 54th ODI hundred but became the second-fastest to 28,000 international runs, surpassing Kumar Sangakkara.
  • KL Rahul (29 not out) and Harshit Rana (29) steadied the innings after the collapse, securing the win.
  • Kyle Jamieson (4/41) was New Zealand's key bowler, dismissing Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and Ravindra Jadeja.

Why It Matters: Virat Kohli's crucial 93 guided India to a narrow four-wicket win despite late New Zealand resistance.

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