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Kohli scores 80th half-century as India thrash New Zealand
Virat Kohli hits 80th ODI half-century while India crush New Zealand by five wickets in rain-affected opener.
In brief
Virat Kohli hits 80th ODI half-century while India crush New Zealand by five wickets in rain-affected opener. India defeated New Zealand by five wickets in first ODI after rain, with Kohli scoring 74 runs and taking a catch. Originally reported by Brecorder.
Kohli's 80th half-century
Virat Kohli scored 74 runs in 51 balls to reach his 80th ODI half-century.
“i think we were very good with the bowling”
India's bowling dominance
Arshdeep Singh took 4 wickets for 70 runs while Anshul Kamboj was named man of the match.
“the way both of them bowled tonight was really magnificent to watch”
New Zealand's collapse
New Zealand scored 185 runs in 40.2 overs after losing the toss to India captain Shubman Gill.
What matters most
India defeated New Zealand by five wickets in first ODI after rain, with Kohli scoring 74 runs and taking a catch.
