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Kohli's 80th Half-Century Guides India to Comfortable Win Over New Zealand in Auckland ODI

Kohli's 80th Half-Century Guides India to Comfortable Win Over New Zealand in Auckland ODI
World Sports · 22:06:31 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

India secured a comfortable victory over New Zealand in the first One Day International at Auckland, with Virat Kohli's 80th half-century proving decisive.

Kohli's milestone knock anchored the chase as the Men in Blue reached the target with ease. The win gives India a 1-0 lead in the series.

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