Daryl Mitchell's 84 guided New Zealand to 300 for 8 against India in the first ODI. Openers Devon Conway (56) and Henry Nicholls (62) provided a strong 117-run start, but India's bowlers, including Harshit Rana and Mohammed Siraj, took regular wickets. Mitchell's resilient innings, supported by Kristian Clarke's unbeaten 24, ensured a challenging total for the home side.