New Zealand scripted history by defeating India by 41 runs in the 3rd ODI at Indore, clinching the series 2–1. This was their first ODI series win in India in 37 years. Despite Virat Kohli’s majestic century, India fell short chasing 338, as New Zealand’s disciplined bowling sealed the contest.
New Zealand Batting Scorecard
Batsman
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
Strike Rate
Daryl Mitchell
137
131
15
3
104.6
Glenn Phillips
106
88
9
3
120.4
Michael Bracewell*
28
18
2
1
155.5
Finn Allen
18
22
3
0
81.8
Will Young
14
19
2
0
73.6
Others
34
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Total
337/8 (50 overs)
India Bowling Figures
Bowler
Overs
Runs
Wickets
Economy
Harshit Rana
10
58
2
5.8
Arshdeep Singh
9
40
2
4.4
Kuldeep Yadav
10
22
1
2.2
Mohammed Siraj
8
65
1
8.1
Others
13
152
2
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India Batting Scorecard
Batsman
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
Strike Rate
Virat Kohli
124
108
12
3
114.8
Nitish Kumar Reddy
53
52
6
1
101.9
Harshit Rana
52
44
7
1
118.1
Shubman Gill
14
21
2
0
66.7
Ruturaj Gaikwad
10
15
1
0
66.7
Others
43
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Total
296 all out (46 overs)
New Zealand Bowling Figures
Bowler
Overs
Runs
Wickets
Economy
Zak Foulkes
10
77
3
7.7
Kristian Clarke
9
54
3
6.0
Jayden Lennox
8
42
2
5.3
Ben Sears
7
38
1
5.4
Others
12
85
1
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Key Highlights
Daryl Mitchell (137) and Glenn Phillips (106) powered New Zealand to a formidable total.
Harshit Rana’s late fireworks (52) gave India hope, but wickets fell in clusters.
New Zealand’s bowlers, especially Clarke and Foulkes, held their nerve to secure victory.
Player of the Series: Daryl Mitchell (352 runs in 3 matches).
Conclusion
The 3rd ODI was a classic decider, showcasing New Zealand’s resilience and India’s fighting spirit. Kohli’s brilliance wasn’t enough as the visitors clinched a historic series win. For India, the defeat raises questions about middle-order consistency and bowling depth ahead of major tournaments.
