New Zealand vs India Live As India Need 150 Runs to Win First ODI

India are in a commanding position in the opening ODI against New Zealand after bowling the hosts out for 185 at Eden Park in Auckland. The visitors lost Rohit Sharma early in the chase but reached 36/1 after seven overs, leaving them 150 runs away from victory.

The New Zealand vs India 1st ODI has already seen India's bowlers do the hard work. New Zealand's innings ended at 185 in 40.2 overs, giving the visitors a manageable target of 186.

India had won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that has worked in their favour so far. The hosts struggled to build a total that could put the visitors under pressure.

Rohit Sharma falls early as Gill and Kohli take charge

India's chase suffered an early setback when Rohit Sharma departed for a duck in the first over. Kyle Jamieson provided the breakthrough, with Mitchell Santner taking the catch to leave India at 1/1.

However, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli have responded calmly. Gill was unbeaten on 16 from 22 deliveries, including two boundaries, while Kohli had reached 13 off 14 balls.

Their partnership has helped India settle into the chase without taking unnecessary risks.

At the end of seven overs, India stood at 36/1, scoring at 5.14 runs per over. They required another 150 runs from 43 overs, with the required run rate sitting at just 3.49.

Jamieson provides New Zealand's early breakthrough

Kyle Jamieson was New Zealand's most successful bowler during the opening phase of India's innings. He had figures of 1/17 from 3.6 overs, while Jacob Duffy had conceded 19 runs without taking a wicket in three overs.

New Zealand need wickets quickly if they are to put the pressure back on India. Gill and Kohli are both established international batters, and their presence gives the visitors a strong platform.

The New Zealand vs India live contest has also put India's batting depth in focus. Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul and the remaining middle-order options are still waiting for their opportunity.

With 150 runs required and nine wickets in hand, India are firmly ahead in the contest. New Zealand, meanwhile, need a quick breakthrough to make the chase interesting again.

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India are chasing 186 at Eden Park, and Gill and Kohli have given their side a steady start after Rohit's early dismissal.