IND vs NZ 1st ODI: Team India won the first ODI in Vadodara on Sunday by 4 wickets, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. This match was also special for Virat Kohli, who played a brilliant innings of 93 runs and became the hero of the victory. By winning this match, Team India has achieved something no other team has even come close to. This record is so special that India has moved far ahead of even big teams like England and Australia.
n fact, for the first time, a men’s international ODI match was played at the new Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. New Zealand, batting first, scored 300 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 50 overs. Chasing the target of 301 runs, Team India won in 49 overs for the loss of 6 wickets. With this victory, India made history. Team India has now become the team to successfully achieve a target of 300 or more the most times in ODI cricket. India has achieved this feat 20 times so far. This is a world record that seems extremely difficult to break for many years to come.
Why is this record special?
This record of Team India is also special because many teams crumble under pressure while chasing a target of 300+ runs, but India has emerged victorious on most occasions. The team boasts big batsmen like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer, who enable India to chase large scores with ease. No other team comes close to Team India in this regard. England is second, but they have achieved this feat only 15 times.
8th consecutive win against New Zealand
This victory in Vadodara was also special because it marked India’s eighth consecutive ODI win against New Zealand since 2023. Furthermore, it was India’s second-highest successful chase against the Kiwis. Previously, Team India had achieved a target of 316 runs against New Zealand in 2010. This record clearly shows that whenever New Zealand scores a big total, Team India is often successful in achieving it.
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