Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- India clinched a nerve-wracking victory over New Zealand in the first One-Day International at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. KL Rahul sealed the win with his decisive runs as India held their nerve in a tense finish, delighting the home crowd.

Chasing a competitive target, India appeared in control for large parts of the innings, with Virat Kohli leading the charge. Kohli looked fluent and assured before falling for 93, narrowly missing out on a century. His dismissal triggered a brief wobble, allowing New Zealand a glimpse of hope as India momentarily lost momentum.

Despite missing the hundred, Kohli achieved a major personal milestone during his knock, s...