Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Kohli's Century Not Enough as NZ Wins ODI Series
In a big cricket match between India and New Zealand, New Zealand scored 337 runs.
India tried to win but lost many players quickly.
Virat Kohli from India scored 124 runs, which was great, but it wasn't enough.
New Zealand won the match by 41 runs and the series 2-1.
Daryl Mitchell from New Zealand scored 137 runs and was very important in their win.
India's other players didn't score many runs, so they lost.
It was a sad day for India but a happy day for New Zealand.
New Zealand scored 337/8 in their innings, with Daryl Mitchell scoring 137 and Glenn Phillips scoring 106.
India struggled in their chase, losing wickets quickly and being bowled out for 296.
Virat Kohli scored 124 runs for India, but it wasn't enough to win the match.
New Zealand won the match by 41 runs and clinched the series 2-1.
This is New Zealand's first-ever ODI series win in India in 37 years.
- Who
- India vs New Zealand
- What
- New Zealand won the 3rd ODI by 41 runs, clinching the series 2-1
- When
- Sunday, January 18
- Where
- Holkar Stadium, Indore
- Why
- New Zealand's strong batting performance and India's collapse despite Kohli's century
- Match
- 3rd ODI
- Venue
- Holkar Stadium, Indore
- Date
- Sunday, January 18
- New Zealand Score
- 337/8
- India Score
- 296 all out
- Result
- New Zealand won by 41 runs
- Series Result
- New Zealand won 2-1
- Top Scorer (NZ)
- Daryl Mitchell (137)
- Top Scorer (IND)
- Virat Kohli (124)
- Man of the Match
- Daryl Mitchell
- Next Series
- Five-match T20I series from January 21-31
Sources
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