India beat New Zealand by four wickets in 1st ODI at Vadodara; Kohli 93
India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the first ODI at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara on 11 January 2026, chasing 301 with six balls to spare as Virat Kohli scored 93 and was named Player of the Match.
Summary
India won the first ODI of the 2025–26 home series against New Zealand by four wickets at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara on 11 January 2026. After India chose to field, New Zealand made 300 for 8, led by Daryl Mitchell's 84, and India reached 306 for 6 in 49 overs. Virat Kohli top-scored with 93 and was Player of the Match, with Shubman Gill adding 56, while Kyle Jamieson took 4 for 41 for New Zealand.
Key facts
- Match
- India vs New Zealand, 1st ODI
- Venue and date
- Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, 11 January 2026
- Scores
- NZ 300/8; India 306/6 (49 overs)
- Result
- India won by 4 wickets (6 balls remaining)
- Player of the Match
- Virat Kohli (93)
- Best bowling
- Kyle Jamieson 4/41
Practice MCQs 2 questions
At which stadium did India beat New Zealand in the first ODI on 11 January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
ESPNcricinfo and NDTV Sports: the first ODI was played at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, and India won by four wickets.
Who was named Player of the Match in the India vs New Zealand first ODI at Vadodara on 11 January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Virat Kohli
ESPNcricinfo and NDTV Sports: Virat Kohli, who scored 93, was Player of the Match.