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Arshdeep's Fury: India Dominates NZ in First ODI
4 Nov
Summary
- Arshdeep Singh took four wickets, restricting New Zealand to 185.
- Jacob Duffy's helmet was broken by a fiery delivery from Arshdeep.
- India started the five-match ODI series with a strong win.
India secured a commanding victory in the first ODI against New Zealand at Auckland's Eden Park on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Winning the toss and opting to bat, the hosts were bundled out for a mere 185 runs. Arshdeep Singh was the standout performer with the ball, finishing with figures of 4 wickets for 70 runs in his 10-over spell.
Singh's aggressive bowling was evident when he broke New Zealand batsman Jacob Duffy's helmet with a short delivery. Although Duffy managed to continue, the incident underscored Singh's potency. Despite this, Duffy and Blair Tickner added 39 runs for the last wicket, with Tickner scoring a quick 34 off 23 balls, including 19 runs in Singh's final over.
Arshdeep Singh's impressive performance placed him in an elite group of Indian pacers who have taken multiple wickets in an ODI match in New Zealand. His figures are now the fourth best by an Indian bowler in New Zealand, following notable performances by Javagal Srinath and Mohammad Shami in previous years.
