Arshdeep Singh Stars as India Restricts New Zealand to 185 Runs in First ODI

Auckland, November 4 (Daily Kiran) : In the first One Day International at Eden Park, Auckland, the Indian cricket team bowled out New Zealand for just 185 runs on November 4, 2026. Arshdeep Singh was the standout performer for India, claiming four wickets.

Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl first, a decision that proved to be spot on. New Zealand struggled from the outset, losing their first wicket when Will Young was dismissed for just 9 runs, leaving the score at 22. The wickets kept tumbling, and the Kiwi team never managed to build a significant partnership.

Tim Seifert, who replaced Devon Conway in the squad, was the top scorer for New Zealand with 38 runs off 43 balls, which included two sixes and three fours. Daryl Mitchell contributed 28 runs from 41 deliveries, while Glenn Phillips added 30 runs off 51 balls. Apart from these three, no other New Zealand batsman could withstand the Indian bowling attack, with Mitchell being run out by Rohit Sharma.

At one point, New Zealand found themselves in dire straits at 146 for 9. However, Blair Tickner emerged as a savior, scoring 34 runs off 23 balls in a last-ditch effort to lift the team’s total to 185. He received support from Duffy, who remained unbeaten on 15. Ultimately, New Zealand was bowled out in 40.2 overs.

For India, Anshul Kamboj delivered an impressive performance, taking 2 wickets for just 22 runs in 10 overs, including two maidens. Arshdeep Singh, despite being a bit expensive, claimed 4 wickets for 70 runs, while Guranoor Barar took 3 wickets for 44 runs in 9.2 overs.