Virat Kohli's unbeaten 93 guided India to a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first ODI. Despite falling short of a century, Kohli emphasized his focus on team wins over personal milestones, attributing his approach to batting at number three and adapting to match situations. The win, however, was overshadowed by an injury to all-rounder Washington Sundar, who bowled only five overs and batted late, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming T20 World Cup.