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In the first ODI match between India and New Zealand played at Kotambi Stadium, the Kiwi team won the toss and opted to bat first, setting a big target of 301 runs for India. New Zealand scored 300 runs losing 8 wickets in the full 50 overs. The opening pair of Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls provided a strong foundation for New Zealand with an excellent partnership, while Daryl Mitchell brought stability to the middle order by scoring the most runs.
Due to the half-century innings by Conway and Nicholas, New Zealand got a good start. However, the Indian bowlers timely delivered further blows to prevent New Zealand from making a big score. Except for three batsmen, other New Zealand batsmen could not play long innings. The Indian bowlers took wickets at regular intervals, limiting New Zealand to just 300 runs, which gave India an achievable target for victory.
Now all attention is focused on India's batting. Whether Indian batsmen, along with Rohit Sharma, can chase 301 runs or New Zealand will get their first victory will be clear shortly. This match is an important initial stage in India's ODI series, and excitement among fans has reached its peak.
New Zealand scored 300 runs for the loss of 8 wickets at Kotambi Stadium.
Conway and Nicholas provided a strong start with half-century innings.
Indian bowlers took wickets at regular intervals to restrain New Zealand.
Target of 301 runs for India; the match is at a thrilling peak.