Virat Kohli Scored 74 Off 51, How Shubman Gill "Did Not Let Ego Get In The Way" In 1st ODI

Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli during India vs New Zealand 1st ODI.© BCCI

India's innings in the first ODI against New Zealand revolved around Virat Kohli. Chasing 183, a target that was later revised due to rain, Kohli batted with supreme confidence, scoring 74 off 51 balls after Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a duck. Kohli has now surpassed Sachin Tendulkar (8,720 runs in 242 innings, with 17 centuries and 52 fifties at an average of 42.33) to become the most accomplished run-chaser in ODI history. He has now scored 8,741 runs in 180 matches and 169 innings at an average of 66.21 and a strike rate of 95.03 in run chases, with 30 centuries and 46 fifties.

While Kohli scored 74, Shubman Gill provided able support. He scored 37 off 56 balls while Kohli batted aggressively at the other end. And herein lies the impact of the innings, feels Ambati Rayudu.

"Gill played a very important knock. He did not let any ego get in the way, and he quickly understood that Virat was doing something that I don't think anyone else can do. He just played his game and was not influenced by what Virat was doing. So, it was very smart, and for a young guy to do that is quite difficult. So hats off to him," the former India player said on Cricbuzz.

Murali Kartik said the chemistry between Gill and Virat Kohli is helping India. The duo on Wednesday shared their sixth century partnership in 27 ODI innings together.

"They enjoy batting with each other. You could see there were certain moments. The King was enjoying his batting and the Prince was enjoying it from the other end. So every time there was a good shot played, there was a massive fist bump, and that tells you that they enjoy each other's company out there in the middle. I think that is what makes a young captain comfortable," Kartik said on Cricbuzz.

Featured Video Of The Day

CWG 2026 Weightlifting Gold Medallist, Mirabai Chanu Get Hero's Welcome in Delhi