India vs New Zealand Live Scorecard: Today’s Match Highlights, Key Stats & Result

Vadodara’s brand-new Kotambi Stadium witnessed an electrifying first men’s international as the India national cricket team began their three-match ODI series against the New Zealand national cricket team with a tense chase of 301. New Zealand’s innings: • 300/8 (50 overs) after being sent in. • Daryl Mitchell anchored with a fluent 84 off 66 balls, clubbing 6 fours and 3 sixes. • Openers Henry Nicholls (62 off 76) and Devon Conway (56 off 69) stitched a 117-run stand, the Black Caps’ first 50-plus opening partnership in their last 10 ODIs in India. • Pace trio Mohammed Siraj (2/40), Harshit Rana (2/65) and Prasidh Krishna (2/62) struck at key moments, while Kuldeep Yadav removed Glenn Phillips to slow the surge. India’s reply (at 22/0 in 5.5 overs when play last stopped for the innings break): • Rohit Sharma (14*) and Shubman Gill (7*) launched aggressively, punishing Kyle Jamieson and Zakary Foulkes. • The hosts will fancy the chase with dew expected to ease batting conditions later under lights. Key talking points 1. Tactical call: Captain Shubman Gill opted for six bowling options, handing debuts in Indian conditions to Rana and returning Siraj for his first ODI since October 2025. 2. Milestone watch: Virat Kohli needs 10 runs to become India’s leading run-getter in ODI victories against New Zealand and 25 to reach 28,000 international runs faster than Sachin Tendulkar. 3. Venue firsts: Kotambi Stadium’s black-soil wicket offered early grip but quickened under afternoon sun; local officials predict more pace under lights. 4. Kiwi absentees: Kane Williamson (SA20), Tom Latham (paternity leave) and Mitchell Santner (groin) opened doors for youngsters Kristian Clarke and leg-spinner Adithya Ashok, while Michael Bracewell captains. 5. Scorecard snapshot – New Zealand 300/8: Nicholls 62, Conway 56, Mitchell 84; Siraj 2-40, Rana 2-65, Krishna 2-62 – India 22/0 (5.5): Rohit 14*, Gill 7*; Jamieson 0-10, Foulkes 0-12 With power-hitters like Rohit, Gill and Kohli primed for a true evening surface, the 301-run target sets up a thriller that could define momentum for the remainder of this India vs New Zealand ODI clash.