Match Overview
India and New Zealand faced off in the third and final ODI of the series at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. In a high-scoring encounter, New Zealand defeated India by 41 runs to clinch the ODI series 2–1, registering a historic bilateral series win on Indian soil.
Despite a magnificent century from Virat Kohli, India fell short while chasing a challenging target set by the visitors.
Match Summary
| Match | India vs New Zealand – 3rd ODI |
| Series | New Zealand tour of India 2026 |
| Venue | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore |
| Result | New Zealand won by 41 runs |
| New Zealand Score | 337/8 (50 overs) |
| India Score | 296 all out (46 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Daryl Mitchell |
New Zealand Innings
337/8 in 50 overs
After opting to bat first, New Zealand recovered strongly from early wickets with a dominant middle-order performance. Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips built a massive partnership that completely shifted the momentum in New Zealand’s favor.
New Zealand Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| Daryl Mitchell | 137 | 131 |
| Glenn Phillips | 106 | 88 |
| Michael Bracewell | 28* | 18 |
The 219-run partnership between Mitchell and Phillips laid the foundation for a commanding total.
India Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Harshit Rana | 10 | 84 | 3 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 10 | 63 | 3 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 10 | 54 | 1 |
India’s bowlers picked up wickets at intervals but struggled to contain New Zealand during the middle overs.
India Innings
296 all out in 46 overs
Chasing 338, India began positively but lost key wickets at crucial moments. Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a masterful century, keeping India in the contest deep into the chase.
India Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| Virat Kohli | 124 | 108 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 53 | 57 |
| Harshit Rana | 52 | 36 |
Kohli’s innings marked another milestone in his ODI career, but the lack of support in the final overs proved costly for India.
New Zealand Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Kristian Clarke | 9 | 54 | 3 |
| Zakary Foulkes | 9 | 77 | 3 |
| Jayden Lennox | 10 | 42 | 2 |
New Zealand’s bowlers struck at key moments, breaking partnerships and maintaining pressure throughout the chase.
Phase-Wise Match Analysis
- Powerplay: Both teams started aggressively, with early wickets falling on both sides.
- Middle Overs: New Zealand dominated with a strong batting partnership, while India struggled to contain runs.
- Death Overs: India lost momentum after Kohli’s dismissal, allowing New Zealand to close out the match comfortably.
Player of the Match
Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand)
Daryl Mitchell was named Player of the Match for his outstanding 137-run innings, which formed the backbone of New Zealand’s series-winning performance.
What This Result Means
- New Zealand won the ODI series 2–1
- First bilateral ODI series win for New Zealand in India
- India showed fight but failed to capitalize in the series decider
What’s Next
India will look to regroup ahead of their upcoming international fixtures, while New Zealand will carry confidence and momentum from this historic series victory.
