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India vs New Zealand Highlights, 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli's ton in vain as NZ beat India by 41 runs to clinch series 2-1

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 18, 2026, 22:19:24 IST

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India vs New Zealand Highlights, 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli's ton in vain as NZ beat India by 41 runs to clinch series 2-1

India vs New Zealand Highlights, 3rd ODI: New Zealand overcame a valiant 124 by Virat Kohli to down India by 41 runs and seal their first-ever ODI series victory on Indian soil on Sunday.

Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips guided New Zealand to 337-8 with a fourth-wicket stand of 219 after the tourists slipped to 5-2 and 58-3 in Indore.

Mitchell made 137 and Phillips hit 106 off 88 balls.

The Black Caps then bowled out India for 296 in 46 overs despite Kohli's 54th ODI century and clinched the three-match series 2-1.

The in-form Kohli, who plays just the 50-over format after retiring from Test and T20 international cricket, threatened to pull off the chase in a 99-run seventh-wicket partnership with Harshit Rana, who made 52.

New Zealand left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox returned figures of 2-42 from his 10 overs after captain Michael Bracewell left the field with a calf injury and did not return.

Mitchell led the team in Bracewell's absence, which also left New Zealand a bowler short.

Zak Foulkes and fellow seamer Kristian Clarke took three wickets each.

India slumped to 71-4 before Kohli hit back in an 88-run stand with Nitish Kumar Reddy, who made 53, and then with Rana.

Kohli struck 10 fours and three sixes in his 108-ball knock before he was caught off Clarke and walked back to a rousing ovation after his 85th international century.

Earlier the in-form Mitchell picked up from where he left off after his match-winning 131 not out in the second ODI, which levelled the series at 1-1.

Mitchell reached his ninth ODI ton with a single off Ravindra Jadeja before Phillips also brought up his hundred.

Arshdeep finally dismissed Phillips caught behind to end the marathon stand and Mitchell soon followed, falling to Mohammed Siraj.

New Zealand wobbled, losing four more wickets but Bracewell hammered an unbeaten 28 off 18 balls.

The teams next play five T20 matches in a final tune-up for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka between February 7 and March 8.

22:17 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: MATCH REPORT

India suffered a historic home series defeat to New Zealand as Virat Kohli’s 124 off 108 balls went in vain in the third ODI at Holkar Stadium. Chasing 338, India was all out for 296.

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21:40 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: New Zealand bowler opens up after the Black Caps' series win in India

"Wouldn't say easy. Seeing a star-studded line-up, to put winning performances is special. Special to have our first one-day series here. I've not overcomplicated the game. I've played on small grounds. I pride myself to do well at the death and create pressure in the middle. Aim of left-arm spin bowling in short-form cricket is not to be predictable, not let batters get underneath or step-hit. Atmosphere, I thought it'd make me more nervous than it did. Relatively inexperienced unit, performing in high-pressure environment. Kudos to the set up in NZ operating at the moment," said Jayden Lennox after series win over India.

21:27 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: NZ beat India by 41 runs to clinch series 2-1

New Zealand defeat India by 41 runs in the 3rd ODI, posting 337/8 before bowling India out for 296.

The match ends dramatically with Arshdeep Singh striking a boundary but Kuldeep Yadav run out off Kristian Clarke’s precise throw.

Despite valiant efforts from Virat Kohli and Harshit Rana earlier, New Zealand’s fielding and counter-attacking strategy secures a strong comeback after going 0-1 down in the series.

NZ 337/8(50)
IND 296(46)

21:26 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: OUT! Kohli falls; and with that, India's dreams too

Virat Kohli lights up the crowd with back-to-back fours before falling for a magnificent 124, caught by Daryl Mitchell off Kristian Clarke. The dismissal silences the stadium as fans applaud a legendary innings. With Kohli gone, the match and series firmly slip out of India's reach.

India need 42 runs in 25 balls

21:25 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: Kohli only hope left

India reach 284 for 8 after a steady seven-run over from Glenn Phillips. Virat Kohli continues to anchor the innings on 116, rotating the strike where possible. Kuldeep Yadav chips in with a cheeky boundary, guiding a reverse-scoop to third man to add valuable late runs.

India need 54 runs in 30 balls

21:17 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: OUT! NZ two wickets away from victory

Zakary Foulkes strikes again to claim two wickets in two balls. Mohammed Siraj nicks a fullish delivery down the leg side, and Mitchell Hay dives left to take a sharp catch. Kuldeep Yadav now walks in as New Zealand sense an opening late in the innings.

India need 61 runs in 37 balls

21:15 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: OUT! India lose Harshit Rana; seven wickets down

Harshit Rana backs himself for another big hit but holes out at long-on, falling for an entertaining 52 off 43 balls. Zakary Foulkes tempts him with a full toss, and Henry Nicholls completes the catch. Mohammed Siraj walks in next as India lose a wicket but keep pushing on.

21:12 (IST) Jan 18

ND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: Massive over from India's perspective! New Zealand concede 21 runs

India move to 270 for 6 after a huge 21-run over off Kyle Jamieson, with Virat Kohli and Harshit Rana in full flow. Kohli strikes a superb six and keeps the scoreboard ticking, while Harshit Rana adds a four and a powerful six. The over swings momentum firmly India’s way.

IND 270/6 in 43 overs in chase of 338

21:04 (IST) Jan 18

India vs New Zealand Live Score: BOUNDARY! Harshit hammers Clarke

Rana cuts it hard and it races past point. A back-of-length delivery just outside off, yet he finds the gap with ease. However, the asking rate has touched eleven. India need some big overs here

India score: 249/6 in 42 overs.

21:01 (IST) Jan 18

India vs New Zealand Live Score: Target under 100

10 runs come off Lennox's over, including a six by Harshit Rana as India look to accelerate their innings.

India score: 240/6 in 41 overs

20:54 (IST) Jan 18

India vs New Zealand Live Score: HUNDRED FOR VIRAT KOHLI

As wickets tumble around him, Kohli remains steady, the heartbeat of India’s chase, and reaches yet another milestone, his 54th century in One Day Internationals.

India score: 230/6 in 40 overs

20:43 (IST) Jan 18

India vs New Zealand Live Score: SIX! Kohli deposits this one into stands

Kohli shows his class, sending it over deep backward square leg. The ball, pitched back of a length around the hips by Foulkes, is met perfectly as he gets inside the line, times it well, and clears the boundary. He moves into the 90s.

India score: 219/6 in 38 overs

20:42 (IST) Jan 18

India vs New Zealand Live Score: SIX!

Now, Harshit Rana takes Glenn Phillips on, sends him over long-on for a huge six. 11 runs come off Phillips's over

India score: 206/6 in 37 overs.

20:41 (IST) Jan 18

India vs New Zealand Live Score: FOUR!

Boundary for Virat Kohli. Kohli reaches the 80s as he keeps India’s chase ticking. The ball lands on middle and leg, and he moves back, flicking it past deep midwicket for four with a neat wrist shot.

20:39 (IST) Jan 18

India vs New Zealand Live Score: FOUR! Boundary for Harshit Rana

Rana finds the gap and collects four. Jamieson bowls a slower leg-cutter that’s slightly short outside off, giving Rana enough time to go back and pull it through the space between deep midwicket and long-on.

India need more of that.

India score: 195/6 in 36 overs

20:24 (IST) Jan 18

India vs New Zealand Live Score: Harshit Rana at the crease

Harshit Rana joins Virat Kohli in the middle, and New Zealand bring their strike bowler Kyle Jamieson into the attack, who concedes just two runs in the over.

India score: 181/6 in 34 overs

20:20 (IST) Jan 18

India vs New Zealand Live Score: WICKET! Ravindra Jadeja falls

Jadeja tried to loft one over deep mid-wicket, but Lennox had set him up perfectly. The ball drifted back into the left-hander, who swung with a lofted shot, only to send it straight to Young, who adjusted quickly to take the catch.

20:12 (IST) Jan 18

India vs New Zealand Live Score: Kohli, Jadeja now together

Two experienced campaigners, Ravindra Jadeja and Virat Kohli, are now the final recognized pair tasked with steering the innings forward.

India score: 170/5 in 30 overs

20:04 (IST) Jan 18

India vs New Zealand Live Score: Ravindra Jadeja joins Virat Kohli

20:01 (IST) Jan 18

India vs New Zealand Live Score: WICKET! Nitish Reddy gone

Against the flow of the game, Nitish Reddy departs as the 88-run stand ends. Clarke hits a back-of-a-length at 129.1kph, Reddy goes for the pull but mistimes it, and Will Young reacts quickly at short midwicket to take the catch to his left.

India score: 159/5 in 27.3 overs

19:57 (IST) Jan 18

India vs New Zealand Live Score: SIX! NItish takes on Phillips

Nitish Reddy brings up his maiden ODI half-century with a six off Glenn Phillips's fourth ball of the over. Phillips pitches it up and Nitish launches it over midwicket for six.

India score: 157/4 in 27 overs

19:52 (IST) Jan 18

India vs New Zealand Live Score: SIX! Into the stands

Nitish Redyy comes to the party. Foulkes pitches it short but misses the line a bit, Nitish pulls it right over deep fine leg.

India score: 147/4 in 26 overs

19:50 (IST) Jan 18

India vs New Zealand Live Score: Boundary! Four for Virat Kohli

Phillips drifts it a touch on the pads and Kohli stays back to help it along fine for four. The ball slows near the rope and Jamieson tries to pull it back with his boot, but cannot prevent the boundary.

India score: 135/4 in 25 overs

19:42 (IST) Jan 18

India vs New Zealand Live Score: Fifty for Virat Kohli

India’s chase rests on its mainstay, Virat Kohli, who brings up his half-century from 51 balls, his 78th fifty in ODIs. Nitish Reddy is providing good support to him at the other end

India score: 122/4 in 23 overs

19:29 (IST) Jan 18

ND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: Four! Boundary for Nitish Reddy, 100-up for India

New Zealand stand-in captain Daryl Mitchell comes to bowl, and Nitish Reddy goes aerial off the first ball for four over mid-off. 100 also up for India.

India score: 108/4 in 20 overs.

19:28 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: Five singles

Five singles come off Jayden Lennox's fourth over.

India score: 98/4 in 19 overs

19:22 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: Five runs off 17th over

India are looking to rebuild their innings after losing four wickets.

India score: 88/4 in 17 overs.

19:17 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: Drinks break

India are four down with 255 runs still needed from 34 overs. They have the Chase Master at the crease, but he'll require someone to stay at the other end to show his magic.

India score: 83/4 in 16 overs

19:14 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: KL Rahul’s exit leaves Virat Kohli with too much as he is joined by Nitish Kumar Reddy at the crease

India’s hopes have been seriously dented with Rahul's wicket.

India score 82/4 in 15 overs

19:03 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: WICKET! KL Rahul walks in and KL Rahul walks out

This is a huge blow for India as KL Rahul is out for 1 run. Rahul’s attempt to ease the ball through the off side backfires as he chips it straight to cover. The delivery is floated on a length outside off and turns slightly, seeming to hold on the surface. Phillips completes a simple catch as India lose another wicket.

India score: 71/4 in 13 overs.

18:57 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: WICKET! Shreyas Iyer out

Pin drop silence in Indore as Shreyas Iyer plays a bad shot to give an easy catch to Foulkes at mid-on, India lose their third and are in serious trouble.

18:55 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: Jem-ieson

How good is Kyle Jamieson? In 6 overs so far in his spell, he has conceded just 27 runs, add to that the wicket of Shubman Gill with an absolute cracker of a delivery.

India score: 68/2 in eleven overs.

18:49 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: Virat Kohli punishes Clarke

Kristian Clarke comes into the attack for New Zealand. Virat Kohli drives him through covers on the third ball for four, then flicks him through midwicket for consecutive boundaries.

India score: 66/2 in ten overs.

18:47 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: Shreyas Iyer joins Kohli

Shreyas Iyer comes to the crease to join Virat Kohli as India look to build a partnership here.

India score: 57/2 in nine overs.

18:37 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: WICKET!

Shubman Gill bowled by Kyle Jamieson. Jamieson removes the India captain with a delivery that seams back in. Gill goes back to defend but the ball sneaks through the gap between bat and pad and hits the stumps.

India score: 45/2 in seven overs.

18:36 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: Jamieson troubles Kohli; Gill cuts him for four

Kohli, at the moment, finding it hard to score against Jamieson. But Gill, at the other end, cuts him for four in front of the point.

18:34 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: Six! Virat pulls Foulkes

For how long can you stop Virat Kohli? Foulkes pitches one short and Virat hammers it over deep midwicket for six.

India score: 40/1 in 6 overs

18:26 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: Virat Kohli walks in

Kyle Jamieson produced a testing opening spell to Virat Kohli, beating him repeatedly and bowling five dot balls in a row.

India score: 29/1 in 5 overs

18:25 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: Wicket! Rohit Sharma out

Just two balls after he was dropped, Rohit Sharma (11 off 13 balls) caught at mid-on.

India score: 28/1 in 4 overs

18:23 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: New Zealand keeper drops Rohit Sharma's catch

Rohit Sharma has been dropped by Mitch Hay behind the stumps

18:20 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: Four! Gill stamps authority with two boundaries

Three dots, and then Jamieson pitches it just short. Gill jabs it over short-midwicket. Next ball, he flicks at square leg for four.

India score: 23/0 in 3 overs.

18:13 (IST) Jan 18

India vs New Zealand Live Score: Zak Foulkes begins with a no ball

Zak Foulkes begins his spell with a no-ball as his hands clipped the stumps. Rohit hit the free hit over extra cover for 2 runs. Gill then hit the fifth ball of the over for four runs through covers.

India score: 14/0 in 2 overs.

18:07 (IST) Jan 18

India vs New Zealand Live Score: India begin chase; Rohit Sharma,, Shubman Gill come out to open

Rohit Sharma, and Shubman Gill open India’s chase of 338. Kyle Jamieson begins the attack for New Zealand with two slips in place.

India score: 4/0 in 1 over.

17:35 (IST) Jan 18

India vs New Zealand Live Score: New Zealand post 337 with Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips hundreds

New Zealand finished their innings at 337/8 in 50 overs.

17:31 (IST) Jan 18

India vs New Zealand Live Score: Another expensive over by Harshit Rana but he picks up the wicket of Clarke

Harshit Rana hasn't looked in the flow after his first spell. However, he bowled Kristian Clarke by a perfect yorker to end his spell after conceding 15 runs off his final over.

New Zealand score: 327/8 in 49 overs

17:22 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: Wicket!

Arshdeep Singh has his third of the day. Zak Foulkes readied for a yorker but Arshdeep delivers a low full toss aimed at the stumps. Foulkes tries a reverse lap, but it goes straight to Kuldeep at short third.

New Zealand score: 312/7 in 48 overs

17:18 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: India pull things back

The wickets Phillips and Mitchell have brought India back into the game.

New Zealand score: 304/6 in 47 overs

17:11 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: Wicket!

Kuldeep Yadav strikes as Mitchell Hay is trapped LBW! Hay attempts a reverse-sweep on second ball of the over but misses, and the ball hits his pad. Umpire raises his finger. Hay consults the captain and opts for a review. The 84.6 kph googly from Kuldeep is perfectly pitched, beating the bat entirely. UltraEdge shows no contact, and ball-tracking confirms it would hit the off-stump. New Zealand lose the review, and Hay is dismissed for 2 off 6 balls.

New Zealand score: 293/6 in 46 overs

17:05 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: Wicket! Mohammed Siraj strikes

Two set batters gone as Siraj now sends Daryl Mithcell back. Good catch from Kuldeep Yadav at deep-backward square leg.

New Zealand score: 283/5 in 44.1 overs

16:58 (IST) Jan 18

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live Score: Glenn Phillips

A huge breakthrough for India as Arshdeep Singh sends dangerous Glenn Phillips (106) back to the pavilion, but not before he caused enough damage.

New Zealand score: 277/4 in 43.1 overs

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India vs New Zealand Highlights, 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli’s 108-ball 124 went in vain as New Zealand completed a 2-1 series victory against India with a 41-run win in the third and final ODI here on Sunday.

After conceding 337 for eight to New Zealand, India slumped to 71 for four and could never really recover despite Kohli’s record-extending 54th ODI ton, Nitish Kumar Reddy’s 53 and Harshit Rana’s strokeful 52.

India were bowled out for 296 in 46 overs.

Zak Foulkes (3/77) and Kristian Clarke (3/54) took six wickets between them while rookie spinner Jayden Lennox returned 2/42 from his 10 overs.

Earlier, Daryl Mitchell (137) and Glenn Phillips (106) hit tons to power New Zealand to a challenging 337 for eight in 50 overs.