Gill credits Rohit's run-out for India's five-wicket win over New Zealand
Captain Shubman Gill praised Rohit Sharma's run-out of Daryl Mitchell and India's bowling after the first ODI.
Key facts
Story- India beat New Zealand by five wickets in the first ODI and lead the series 1-0.
- Shubman Gill said Rohit Sharma's run-out of Daryl Mitchell changed the momentum.
- Arshdeep Singh took four wickets and New Zealand were restricted to 185 runs.
India beat New Zealand by five wickets in the first one-day international, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Captain Shubman Gill said the win turned on a run-out by Rohit Sharma, which he described as a turning point in the match.
Gill credited Rohit's run-out of Daryl Mitchell for shifting the momentum. He also praised India's disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. Arshdeep Singh took four wickets, and New Zealand were limited to 185 runs.
Rain disrupted India's chase, which was reset to a revised target. Virat Kohli scored 74 runs, which was central to India getting over the line. India completed the chase with five wickets to spare.
The win gives India an early advantage in the series.
How many matches the series contains and when the next match is scheduled have not been announced.
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