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1st ODI Highlights: Virat Kohli special show gives India a big win

1st ODI Highlights: Virat Kohli special show gives India a big win

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Virat Kohli made history in the first ODI against New Zealand at Auckland by becoming the first batter to hold a 50‑plus ODI average across all SENA nations. He scored a quickfire 74 runs from 51 balls, hitting 13 fours and a six at a strike rate above 145. His innings helped India chase a revised target of 143 runs and win by five wickets under the DLS method, giving the side a 1‑0 lead in the five‑match series.

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    After a great T20I series, India started the ODI series with precision, defeating New Zealand. Veteran batter Virat Kohli struck a commanding 74 off 51 balls after Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar and Anshul Kamboj produced scintillating bowling performances

    — NDTV

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