Archive · 20 Jan 2026
New Zealand Wins Historic ODI Series
New Zealand won their first-ever ODI series in India by beating the host team in the third and final match.
Virat Kohli scored a big 124 runs for India, but it wasn't enough to win the series.
New Zealand's players, like Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips, played really well and helped their team win.
India had trouble making good starts in their matches, which made it hard for them to chase big scores.
Even though India lost, Virat Kohli's performance was impressive, and he tried his best until the end.
New Zealand's team stayed calm and worked well together to win the series.
New Zealand won their first-ever bilateral ODI series on Indian soil, defeating India in the third and final match.
Virat Kohli scored 124 runs off 108 balls, his 54th ODI century, but India fell short of the target of 338 runs.
Daryl Mitchell scored 137 runs, and Glenn Phillips contributed with 106 runs, forming a crucial partnership for New Zealand.
India struggled with making good starts throughout the series, which hindered their ability to chase big scores.
New Zealand's team showcased calm decision-making and collective belief, which were key to their historic victory.
- Who
- New Zealand cricket team and Virat Kohli for India
- What
- New Zealand won the ODI series against India, with Virat Kohli scoring a century in a losing cause
- When
- During the third ODI on Sunday
- Where
- Indore, India
- Why
- To secure their first-ever bilateral ODI series victory on Indian soil
New Zealand
India
Series Performance
New Zealand
New Zealand won their first-ever bilateral ODI series on Indian soil, showcasing calm decision-making and collective belief.
India
India struggled with making good starts and failed to chase big scores consistently, leading to their first-ever home series loss against New Zealand.
Key Performances
New Zealand
Daryl Mitchell scored 137 runs, and Glenn Phillips contributed with 106 runs, forming a crucial partnership.
India
Virat Kohli scored a century (124 runs off 108 balls), but lacked substantial support from other batters.
Team Strategy
New Zealand
New Zealand's team stayed calm under pressure and had clear plans for their operations.
India
India's batters should take a leaf out of Virat Kohli's book to understand how an innings should be paced while chasing difficult targets.
- Winning Team
- New Zealand
- Series Result
- New Zealand won 2-1
- Virat Kohli's Score
- 124 runs off 108 balls
- Daryl Mitchell's Score
- 137 runs
- Glenn Phillips' Score
- 106 runs
- India's Total
- 296 runs
- New Zealand's Total
- 338 runs
- Series Significance
- First-ever bilateral ODI series win for New Zealand on Indian soil
Sources
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New Zealand proud of historic India series win, says Daryl Mitchell
‘Really proud’: Daryl Mitchell after New Zealand’s historic ODI series victory in India - Telegraph India
Gavaskar explains where India lost the ODI series
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Virat Kohli Gifts Signed Jersey To Kiwi Star Daryl Mitchell In Heartwarming Gesture After IND Vs NZ Series Decider; Video Goes Viral
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