India vs New Zealand 1st ODI 2026: Virat Kohli Breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s Record, Scores 74 – Full Scorecard, Highlights & Records
India vs New Zealand, 1st ODI 2026
India beat New Zealand by five wickets under the DLS method in the rain-affected first ODI at Eden Park, Auckland, on 4 November 2026. Virat Kohli made 74 off 51 balls a day before his 38th birthday, and Anshul Kamboj’s 2/22 in 10 overs won him Player of the Match.
By CricketGatha · Match date 4 November 2026 · Updated 5 November · 7 min read
India won by 5 wickets (DLS) and lead the series 1-0
Match Summary
| Match | India vs New Zealand, 1st ODI |
| Series | India tour of New Zealand 2026 (five ODIs) |
| Date | Wednesday, 4 November 2026 |
| Venue | Eden Park, Auckland |
| Toss | India won and chose to field |
| New Zealand | 185 all out in 40.2 overs |
| India | 143/5 in 22.4 overs |
| DLS target | 143 runs in 32 overs |
| Result | India won by 5 wickets (DLS), with 56 balls remaining |
| Player of the Match | Anshul Kamboj, 2/22 in 10 overs |
| Captains | Shubman Gill (India), Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) |
Virat Kohli’s Records in Auckland
Kohli attacked from the start after India lost Rohit Sharma for a six-ball duck in the first over. He hit 13 fours and a six at a strike rate of 145.09, and was caught off Jacob Duffy near the end of the chase.
| Milestone | Details |
|---|---|
| Most runs in ODI chases | Passed Sachin Tendulkar’s 8,720 |
| ODI runs against New Zealand | Level with Ricky Ponting on 1,971 |
| ODI half-centuries | 80th |
| Innings | 74 off 51 balls, 13 fours, 1 six, SR 145.09 |
| Dismissal | c Seifert b Duffy |
Most runs in ODI run chases
| Player | Runs in chases |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 8,741 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 8,720 |
Most ODI runs against New Zealand
| Player | Runs |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 1,971 |
| Ricky Ponting | 1,971 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 1,750 |
Scorecard
New Zealand’s innings: 185 all out
Tim Seifert top-scored with 38 off 43 balls, and Blair Tickner added a quick 34 off 23 balls with four sixes late on. Glenn Phillips made 30 off 51 and Daryl Mitchell 28, and no other New Zealand batter passed 15.
India’s bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 10 | 70 | 4 |
| Gurnoor Brar | 9.2 | 44 | 3 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 10 | 22 | 2 |
Kamboj bowled 10 overs with two maidens and 46 dot balls, at an economy rate of 2.20. Arshdeep took both openers in his first five overs (2/25) and later Kyle Jamieson and Phillips, while Kamboj got Mitchell Santner and Nathan Smith. Shreyas Iyer took three catches in the field.
India’s innings: 143/5
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 0 | 6 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 37 | 56 |
| Virat Kohli | 74 | 51 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 15 | 13 |
| Axar Patel | 0 | 2 |
| KL Rahul | 3* | 5 |
| Naman Dhir | 5* | 3 |
| Total | 143/5 | 22.4 overs |
For New Zealand, Jacob Duffy took 3/49 in 7 overs, Nathan Smith 1/21 in 4.4 and Kyle Jamieson dismissed Rohit in the first over.
How the Match Unfolded
- Toss and rain: Gill won the toss and bowled after a brief spell of rain, and India’s seamers made early breakthroughs.
- Arshdeep’s burst: He removed both New Zealand openers in the powerplay and finished with four wickets.
- Brar and Kamboj: Gurnoor Brar took three wickets and Anshul Kamboj squeezed the middle overs, so New Zealand never built a partnership. They were bowled out for 185.
- Rohit out first over: Jamieson dismissed Rohit for a duck, caught by Santner diving at mid-off, leaving India 1/1.
- Kohli and Gill: The pair rebuilt with a stand of around 113 runs, and Kohli attacked with pulls and drives. After the rain break, India’s revised target was 143 in 32 overs.
- Late wobble: Duffy struck twice in one over, including Kohli for 74, but KL Rahul and Naman Dhir finished the job in 22.4 overs.
Why Kohli’s 74 mattered
It was not a century, but it came after an early wicket in a rain-revised chase, and it produced three major milestones. Few innings of 74 bring so many records.
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What the Win Means and What’s Next
India lead the five-match series 1-0 as they prepare for the 2027 World Cup. Kohli looks in good touch, and the young pace attack of Arshdeep, Brar and Kamboj showed it can take wickets in overseas conditions. Rohit’s early dismissal and the late wobble in the chase are the areas to fix.
The second ODI is on Saturday, 7 November 2026 in Wellington, where Kohli can take the outright lead for ODI runs against New Zealand. See the India tour of New Zealand guide for the full schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the first ODI between India and New Zealand?
India won by five wickets under the DLS method at Eden Park, Auckland, on 4 November 2026.
How many runs did Virat Kohli score?
74 off 51 balls, with 13 fours and a six.
Which record did Kohli break?
He passed Sachin Tendulkar’s total for the most runs in ODI run chases.
Which Ricky Ponting record did Kohli equal?
Ponting’s 1,971 ODI runs against New Zealand.
Who was Player of the Match?
Anshul Kamboj, for 2/22 in 10 overs.
Who took the most wickets for India?
Arshdeep Singh, with 4/70. Gurnoor Brar took 3/44 and Kamboj 2/22.
What were the scores?
New Zealand 185 all out in 40.2 overs. India 143/5 in 22.4 overs, against a DLS target of 143.
When is the second ODI?
Saturday, 7 November 2026, in Wellington.
Conclusion
India’s five-wicket DLS win in Auckland was memorable for the result and the milestones. Kohli’s 74 took the headlines, and Arshdeep, Brar and Kamboj set it up with the ball. With India 1-0 up, all eyes turn to the second ODI in Wellington.
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