India vs New Zealand 1st ODI Highlights: On the back of a 93-run innings from Virat Kohli, India has managed to pick up a 4-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first of the three-match ODI series at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi in Vadodara on Sunday. India takes a 1-0 lead in the series.
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Earlier in the day, Indian skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl first. Daryl Mitchell, Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls chipped in with half-centuries. Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana chipped in with two wickets each.
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The 2nd ODI of the series is scheduled to be played on Wednesday at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot
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306/6 (49.0)
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300/8 (50.0)
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India beat New Zealand by 4 wickets
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