India vs New Zealand 1st ODI: India Registers Dominant 8-Wicket Victory in Hyderabad

India chased down 236 with ease as Shubman Gill's brilliant century guided the hosts to a commanding win in the series opener.

India kicked off their home series against New Zealand with an emphatic 8-wicket victory in the first ODI at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday, January 11, 2026.

Match Summary

Put in to bat first, New Zealand struggled against India's disciplined bowling attack and could only manage 235/9 in their 50 overs. In reply, India cruised to victory in just 39.2 overs, losing only two wickets in the process.

Scorecard

New Zealand Innings: 235/9 (50 overs)

Extras: 7 (lb 3, w 4)

Fall of Wickets: 1-18, 2-28, 3-108, 4-152, 5-175, 6-203, 7-210, 8-215, 9-223

Bowling:

India Innings: 239/2 (39.2 overs)

Extras: 8 (lb 2, w 6)

Fall of Wickets: 1-72, 2-156

Bowling:

Result: India won by 8 wickets

Player of the Match: Shubman Gill (112* off 102 balls)

Match Analysis

India's Bowling Dominance

Mohammed Shami was the star with the ball, picking up three crucial wickets including the key scalp of Glenn Phillips. His ability to move the ball both ways troubled the New Zealand batters throughout.

Kane Williamson played a lone hand with a patient 65, but lacked support from the other end. Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips provided brief partnerships, but India's spinners kept the scoring rate in check.

Gill's Masterclass

Shubman Gill was in imperious form, reaching his sixth ODI century. His innings was a perfect blend of aggression and calculated risk-taking. The 26-year-old was particularly severe on anything short, pulling and cutting with authority.

Captain Rohit Sharma set the tone with an aggressive 42 off 38 balls at the top, while Virat Kohli played the anchor role with a composed 39.

Key Turning Points

1. Shami's early breakthrough removing Conway and Young cheaply
2. Kuldeep dismissing the set Williamson to halt New Zealand's recovery
3. Rohit and Gill's aggressive 72-run opening stand that set the chase up perfectly

What's Next

The second ODI will be played on January 14 at the MCA Stadium in Pune. New Zealand will need to regroup quickly after this comprehensive defeat.

Post-Match Quotes

Rohit Sharma (India Captain): "The bowlers set it up beautifully. 235 was never going to be enough on this wicket, and Gill batted superbly to finish the job."

Tom Latham (NZ Captain): "We were 30-40 runs short. Credit to India's bowlers, they didn't let us get any momentum."