Shreyas Iyer lauded Virat Kohli's consistent performance after Kohli's 93 guided India to a four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first ODI. Kohli became the fastest to 28,000 international runs and surpassed Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest international run-scorer. Iyer, returning from injury, also contributed significantly, helping India secure a 1-0 series lead. Both players emphasized Kohli's ability to 'walk the talk' through his batting.