Kohli's 74 leads India to win over New Zealand

India beat New Zealand by five wickets in a rain-affected first one-day international in Auckland on November 4, after Virat Kohli scored 74 from 51 balls in a revised chase. The victory gave India a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. New Zealand, who chose to bat after India won the toss and elected to field, were bowled out for 185. Rain interruptions reduced India’s target to 143 from 32 overs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method. India reached it in 22.4 overs, with 56 balls remaining. Kohli hit 13 fours and a six, and reached his half-century in 35 balls. Kohli came in after former India captain Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a duck in the opening over. He and captain Shubman Gill put on 113 runs; Gill made 37 from 56 balls. Kohli was later caught at deep square leg off Jacob Duffy, having helped put India in control of the chase. India’s bowlers had earlier restricted New Zealand, with Arshdeep Singh taking four wickets and Gurnoor Brar three. Anshul Kamboj claimed two wickets and was named player of the match. New Zealand’s Tim Seifert top-scored with 38, while Daryl Mitchell made 28 and Glenn Phillips 30. Kohli also took a diving catch to dismiss Nathan Smith during...