India clinch rain-hit ODI against New Zealand

India clinched a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in a rain-hit first ODI at Eden Park on Wednesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.

Chasing a revised target of 143 in 32 overs, India reached 143 for five in 22.4 overs. Virat Kohli top-scored with 74 off 51 balls, while captain Shubman Gill contributed 37. Jacob Duffy claimed three wickets for the hosts.

Earlier, New Zealand were bowled out for 185 in 40.2 overs. Tim Seifert scored 38, while Arshdeep Singh took four wickets, Gurnoor Brar three and Anshul Kamboj two for India. Kamboj was named player of the match.