Virat Kohli's 93 and Shubman Gill's 56 guided India to a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first ODI in Vadodara. New Zealand posted 300 for 8, with Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls building a strong opening partnership, but were stifled by India's pace bowlers. Despite losing key wickets, India chased down the target, with Kohli anchoring the innings. New Zealand's bowlers, largely inexperienced, struggled to contain India's batting lineup.