In a detailed report, Nikhil Naz, Consulting Editor at India Today, reflects on India’s thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first ODI held in Baroda. Naz explains that India seemed to be on track for an easy win, but the game took a dramatic turn after Virat Kohli was dismissed for 93 runs. He noted, “As long as he was at the crease, India looked set for a comfortable victory.”
Naz also pointed out that some dropped catches by the normally reliable New Zealand team were significant. Despite missing a few key players, New Zealand fought hard and challenged India until KL Rahul stepped in to secure the win.
