New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell, right, celebrates his fifty runs as India's Kuldeep Yadav looks on during the third One Day International cricket match between India and New Zealand in Indore, India, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP)
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Firstpost18-01-2026, 18:02

Indian Bowlers Struggle in Series Decider, Concede 337 to New Zealand in Indore

  • New Zealand posted a massive total of 337/8 against India in the third and final ODI at Holkar Stadium, Indore.
  • Daryl Mitchell (137) and Glenn Phillips (100) scored centuries, building a crucial 219-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
  • Indian bowlers, particularly Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja, struggled to take wickets and control runs in the middle overs.
  • Kuldeep Yadav and Harshit Rana were the most expensive bowlers, while Mohammed Siraj was economical, conceding only 43 runs.
  • Critics highlighted the Indian bowling attack's struggles without key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.

Why It Matters: Indian bowlers struggled in the series decider, conceding a high total, raising concerns about middle-over performance.

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