NEW DELHI: Legendary Indian duo Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were felicitated during the mid-innings break of the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara - a venue where international cricket returned after a long gap of 15 years.

The ceremony was specially organised by the Baroda Cricket Association to acknowledge and honour the Indian stalwarts' achievements, who now play only ODIs following their retirements from Test and T20I cricket.

International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah, BCCI president Mithun Manhas and joint secretary Prabhtej Bhatia graced the occasion with their presence.

Talking about New Zealand's innings, the visitors posted a formidable total of 300/8 after being asked to bat by India.

Indian bowlers, especially pacers Harshit Rana and Mohammed Siraj, bowled probing line and length but Daryl Mitchell struck a fine counter-attaching half-century to guide New Zealand to challenging total.

Harshit (2/65) got rid of openers Devon Conway (56 of 67 balls) and Henry Nicholls (62 off 69 balls) in quick succession to break a 117-run partnership at the top, which had started looking threatening.

Siraj (2/40) accounted for the dangerous Will Young (12) and late-order batter Zak Foulkes (1), but Kiwi stalwart Mitchell played an innings of substance, scoring 84 off 71 balls, studded with five boundaries and three sixes.

He shared small but useful partnerships with Mitchell Hay, skipper Michael Bracewell and newcomer Kristian Clarke to give the visitors a sizeable total.

Mitchell was finally dismissed by Prasidh Krishna (2/60), who also had two wickets to show for his efforts.