Virat Kohli's 74 Fires India to Victory
New Zealand
185/10 (40.2)
India
143/5 (22.4)
IND won by 5 wickets (DLS method)
View full scorecard →India have won by 5 wickets (DLS method). New Zealand batted first and posted 185/10 in 40.2 overs. India chased down 186 in just 22.4 overs.
Tim Seifert was the standout in the first innings, scoring 38 off 43 balls (SR 88). 2 sixes and 3 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 30 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Virat Kohli anchored the innings with 74 off 51 balls. It was a measured knock that kept India on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Arshdeep Singh delivered figures of 4/70 in 10 overs (Econ 7.0). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
IND lead the series 1-0.
The Turning Point
Over 38 of the first innings was the inflection point — 23 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
74 off 51 balls (SR 145), 13 fours, 1 sixes
4/70 in 10 overs (Econ: 7.00)
38 off 43 balls (SR 88), 3 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
India showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. New Zealand came up short by 5 wickets (DLS method). There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. IND lead the series 1-0.