New Zealand pose for photo with winners trophy after defeating India in ODI series. (Picture Credit: AFP)
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News1818-01-2026, 22:16

Kohli's Century Not Enough: India Suffer Historic Home ODI Series Loss to New Zealand

  • India lost their first-ever bilateral ODI series at home against New Zealand, with the decider ending in a 41-run defeat at Holkar Stadium.
  • Virat Kohli scored a magnificent 124 off 108 balls, but his effort was insufficient as India were bowled out for 296 chasing 338.
  • New Zealand secured a 2-1 series victory, marking a historic triumph on Indian soil.
  • Daryl Mitchell (137) and Glenn Phillips (106) powered New Zealand to 337/8 with a crucial 219-run partnership.
  • Indian bowlers Arshdeep Singh (3/63) and Harshit Rana (3/84) made early breakthroughs, but New Zealand's middle order recovered strongly.

Why It Matters: Despite Virat Kohli's century, India suffered a historic home ODI series defeat against New Zealand.

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