Anshul Kamboj Delivers Record Economical Spell for India Against New Zealand

Anshul Kamboj delivered a highly economical bowling performance for India in the first ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland, on November 4, 2026. His disciplined spell of 2/22 from 10 overs, featuring an economy rate of 2.20, included 46 dot balls and two maiden overs, marking it as the most economical 10-over spell by an Indian bowler in men's ODIs since 2016.

Kamboj's 22 runs conceded over 10 overs are the fewest by any Indian bowler in a full 10-over ODI spell since 2016. He dismissed key New Zealand batsmen Mitchell Santner and Nathan Smith during his impressive outing. Historically, only Javagal Srinath has bettered this mark at Eden Park, conceding just 13 runs in a 10-over spell at the same venue, a figure that remains the lowest by an Indian bowler in a full ODI spell there.

New Zealand, having elected to bat first, struggled against a consistent Indian attack and were bundled out for 185 runs in 40.2 overs. Tim Seifert top-scored for the hosts with 38 off 43 balls, supported by Glenn Phillips (30 off 51) and Daryl Mitchell (28), though none converted their starts into substantial innings. Blair Tickner offered late resistance with 34 off just 23 balls, including four sixes.

Supporting Kamboj, Arshdeep Singh was the leading wicket-taker for India, claiming 4/70 from his 10 overs, while Gurnoor Brar added 3/44 from 9.2 overs. Axar Patel also contributed with an economical spell, conceding only 12 runs from 5 overs, collectively ensuring New Zealand's total remained modest.

Editor's note: Thorough reporting of Anshul Kamboj's spell and match statistics with strong fidelity to the source material.