The Hindustan Times article reporting 'IND vs NZ Live Score: Shubman Gill departs after scoring 56, Virat Kohli in total control of run-chase' is largely accurate in its factual claims but contains a degree of exaggeration regarding Virat Kohli's 'total control'. The 1st One-Day International between India and New Zealand indeed took place on January 11, 2026, at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, India, initiating a three-match series. In the match, New Zealand, after India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to field, posted a competitive total of 300 for 8 in their allotted 50 overs. Key contributions for New Zealand came from openers Devon Conway (56) and Henry Nicholls (62), who built a strong partnership. Daryl Mitchell was the standout performer for the Blackcaps, scoring an impressive 84 runs. Chasing a target of 301, India's innings saw Shubman Gill, who also captains the ODI side, score a fluent 56 runs before his dismissal. Virat Kohli then played a pivotal knock, scoring 93 runs and forming crucial partnerships that kept India in the chase. However, the headline's claim of Kohli being in 'total control' was an exaggeration as India lost quick wickets after his departure, and Shreyas Iyer's dismissal for 49, both to Kyle Jamieson, made the run-chase significantly more challenging. This indicates that while Kohli's innings was vital, the situation became tense after his wicket, suggesting a less than 'total control' scenario. Many credible sources like India Today, The Times of India, and NDTV Sports corroborated these details, providing live updates and match reports on the same day.