Shreyas Iyer lauded Virat Kohli's consistent performance after India's four-wicket win against New Zealand in the first ODI. Kohli's 93-run innings saw him become the fastest to 28,000 international runs and surpass Kumar Sangakkara as the second-highest international run-scorer. Iyer, making a comeback from injury, also contributed 49 runs, forming a crucial partnership with Kohli. The win gives India a 1-0 lead in the series.