Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match for his 93 off 91 balls, guiding India to a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first ODI. He also surpassed Sangakkara to become the second-highest international run-scorer. At the presentation, Kohli humorously stated he sends his awards to his mother, as he has no idea how many he has. He reflected on his career as a dream and expressed gratitude, emphasizing team goals over personal milestones.