Final result
India Cricket won by 4 wickets
Player of the match: V Kohli
Result · One-Day Internationals
New Zealand Cricket vs India Cricket
Result · One-Day Internationals
Venue par · 300Chase success · 100%POTM · V Kohli
Match preview & overview
Kohli's 93 steers India to a 4-wicket win over New Zealand in Vadodara
India Cricket beat New Zealand Cricket by 4 wickets at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara on 11 January 2026, successfully chasing a target of 301 to finish on 306/6. V Kohli top-scored with 93 off 91 balls and collected the Player of the Match award. New Zealand had set a competitive total thanks to half-centuries from DJ Mitchell (84 off 71), HM Nicholls (62 off 69), and DP Conway (56 off 67), but India's middle-overs batting proved too strong. Kyle Jamieson's 4/41 kept the chase tight, yet India reached the target with wickets to spare.
New Zealand's innings was built on a steady powerplay of 49 without loss before the middle phase cost them 5 wickets for 163 runs. The death overs recovered some ground: 88 runs from the final phase pushed the total to 300/8. India's reply followed a similar pattern in the powerplay, 48 for 1, before the middle overs produced 191 runs at the cost of just 3 wickets. That middle-phase dominance effectively settled the contest.
Pitch report & venue insights
Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara — 1-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
1
T20 matches hosted
300
Avg 1st-innings score
306
Avg 2nd-innings score
100%
Chase success rate
49
Avg powerplay runs
100%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Kohli anchors the chase with 93 off 91 balls
V Kohli was named Player of the Match after scoring 93 off 91 deliveries, the cornerstone of India's successful chase of 301. He had strong support from Shubman Gill (56 off 71) as India's middle phase produced 191 runs for the loss of just 3 wickets.
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New Zealand's middle order rescued a competitive total
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Jamieson took 4/41 but couldn't halt the chase
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India's middle-overs batting proved decisive
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India move to 4-1 in the recent head-to-head run
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may attract attention at this venue given both innings produced multiple half-centuries, with four batters scoring 56 or more.
- Jamieson's 4/41 makes leading wicket-taker lines for New Zealand bowlers worth examining in future fixtures at pace-friendly grounds.
- The chase success rate at Kotambi Stadium sits at 100 per cent from the one match played, though one-match sample sizes carry obvious caveats for market context.
- India's consistent middle-overs batting output across this series could influence team total lines in subsequent ODIs between these sides.
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Frequently asked
Questions about New Zealand Cricket vs India Cricket
Who won the India vs New Zealand ODI in Vadodara on 11 January 2026?
India Cricket won by 4 wickets. Chasing 301, India reached 306/6 to take the match. V Kohli was named Player of the Match for his 93 off 91 balls.
What did V Kohli score against New Zealand in Vadodara?
V Kohli scored 93 off 91 balls and was the Player of the Match. His innings anchored India's chase of 301 and was the highest individual score in the match.
What was New Zealand's score in the Vadodara ODI?
New Zealand Cricket scored 300/8 from their 50 overs. DJ Mitchell top-scored with 84 off 71 balls, while HM Nicholls contributed 62 off 69 and DP Conway added 56 off 67.
Where to watch India vs New Zealand ODIs in the UK?
ODI cricket between India and New Zealand is typically broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, available via Sky subscription, Sky Go, or a NOW TV day pass. Check Sky's schedule for specific match times and coverage details.
What is the India vs New Zealand head-to-head record in ODIs?
Across 111 ODI meetings, India lead 55 wins to New Zealand's 41, with 11 no results. In the five most recent fixtures, India have won four, with New Zealand's sole victory coming by 50 runs in Vizag.
Who took the most wickets in the Vadodara ODI?
Kyle Jamieson was the pick of the bowlers, taking 4/41 from 10 overs for New Zealand. India's Mohammed Siraj, M Prasidh Krishna, and Harshit Rana each claimed 2 wickets, though none matched Jamieson's economy.
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Photo credits (2)
- Virat Kohli — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Shubman Gill — photo by Ajinkyasingh, CC0 · source