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    IND vs NZ Highlights: Virat Kohli's century in vain as New Zealand script historic series win

    By Neelav Chakravarti, Aditya Maheshwari
    Jan 18, 2026, 22:12:25 IST

    India vs New Zealand Highlights IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli’s century went in vain as New Zealand sealed a historic series victory. After posting 337/8, they outplayed India by 41 runs in the decider to clinch the series 2–1.

    Key Events
    • 9:56 PM IST, Jan 18“I love playing for my country”
    • 9:55 PM IST, Jan 18Shubman disappointed but praises Kohli and Rana!
    • 9:53 PM IST, Jan 18Daryl Mitchell - Player of the Match and Series
    • 9:30 PM IST, Jan 18New Zealand (337/8) beat India (296) to clinch series
    • 9:26 PM IST, Jan 18Virat Kohli departs!
    • 9:24 PM IST, Jan 18Virat Kohli hits back-to-back fours!
    • 9:22 PM IST, Jan 18Kuldeep finds boundary!
    • 9:16 PM IST, Jan 18Siraj bags golden duck!
    • 9:15 PM IST, Jan 18Rana departs after fifty!
    • 9:10 PM IST, Jan 18Rana, Kohli on fire!
    • 9:04 PM IST, Jan 18Harshit Rana continues to fire!
    • 8:59 PM IST, Jan 18Harshit Rana smashes SIX!
    • 8:58 PM IST, Jan 18Virat Kohli smashes century!
    • 8:48 PM IST, Jan 18Kohli in 90s with six and four!
    • 8:42 PM IST, Jan 18Rana smashes SIX, Kohli in 80s!
    • 8:39 PM IST, Jan 18Rana hits four!
    • 8:34 PM IST, Jan 18Kohli continues to fight!
    • 8:21 PM IST, Jan 18Jadeja falls cheaply again!
    • 8:20 PM IST, Jan 18Required run rate almost 9!
    • 8:02 PM IST, Jan 18Nitish Kumar Reddy falls!
    • 7:59 PM IST, Jan 18Nitish Kumar Reddy smashes fifty!
    • 7:54 PM IST, Jan 18NKR smashes SIX!
    • 7:42 PM IST, Jan 18Kohli hits fifty!
    • 7:05 PM IST, Jan 18KL Rahul departs!
    • 6:58 PM IST, Jan 18Shreyas Iyer falls!
    • 6:51 PM IST, Jan 18Kohli on fire!
    • 6:43 PM IST, Jan 18Kohli smashes FOUR!
    • 6:38 PM IST, Jan 18Jamieson shocks Gill!
    • 6:33 PM IST, Jan 18Kohli smashes SIX!
    • 6:25 PM IST, Jan 18Rohit falls cheaply!
    • 6:20 PM IST, Jan 18Shubman smashes Jamieson!
    • 6:15 PM IST, Jan 18Shubman shows his class!
    • 6:06 PM IST, Jan 18Chase begins!
    • 5:51 PM IST, Jan 18Mitchell, Phillips put NZ on top!
    • 5:36 PM IST, Jan 18NZ 337/8 in 50 overs
    • 5:30 PM IST, Jan 18Harshit strikes but leaks too many!
    • 5:20 PM IST, Jan 18300 up for NZ!
    • 5:13 PM IST, Jan 18Kuldeep strikes!
    • 5:07 PM IST, Jan 18Siraj stops Mitchell!
    • 5:03 PM IST, Jan 18Arshdeep removes Phillips!
    • 4:50 PM IST, Jan 18Phillips smashes century!
    • 4:44 PM IST, Jan 18Phillips hammers Kuldeep!
    • 4:40 PM IST, Jan 18Mitchell, Phillips take charge!
    • 4:28 PM IST, Jan 18Rana leaks runs!
    • 4:25 PM IST, Jan 18Daryl Mitchell hits century!
    • 4:20 PM IST, Jan 18Phillips smashes Rana!
    • 4:12 PM IST, Jan 18Fifty for Phillips!
    • 4:08 PM IST, Jan 18Mitchell in 90s!
    • 3:53 PM IST, Jan 18Phillips dealing in boundaries
    • 3:49 PM IST, Jan 18Phillips smashes Arshdeep for SIX!
    • 3:38 PM IST, Jan 18Arshdeep back in attack!
    • 3:35 PM IST, Jan 18Siraj turns up intensity!
    • 3:29 PM IST, Jan 18Mitchell smashes SIX!
    • 3:16 PM IST, Jan 18Fifty for Mitchell!
    • 3:05 PM IST, Jan 18NKR continues!
    • 3:00 PM IST, Jan 18NZ - 84/3 (17)
    • 2:55 PM IST, Jan 18Nitish keeps it tight!
    • 2:41 PM IST, Jan 18Tidy over from Siraj!
    • 2:33 PM IST, Jan 18OUT! RANA DOES IT AGAIN!
    • 2:26 PM IST, Jan 18NZ - 53/2 (11)
    • 2:15 PM IST, Jan 18Good batting by Young!
    • 2:07 PM IST, Jan 18Slow and steady partnership
    • 2:01 PM IST, Jan 18NZ - 21/2 (5)
    • 1:57 PM IST, Jan 185 runs conceded in 4th over
    • 1:46 PM IST, Jan 18IND get early control
    • 1:40 PM IST, Jan 18Another wicket for IND! NZ - 5/2 (1.1)
    • 1:37 PM IST, Jan 18OUT! OPENING BREAKTHROUGH! IN THE FIRST OVER!
    • 1:31 PM IST, Jan 18Action begins!
    • 1:19 PM IST, Jan 18Pitch report
    • 1:05 PM IST, Jan 18Playing XIs
    • 1:05 PM IST, Jan 18Arshdeep Singh returns to IND Playing XI!
    • 1:01 PM IST, Jan 18IND win toss!
    • 12:50 PM IST, Jan 18Arshdeep to replace Krishna?
    • 12:48 PM IST, Jan 18Batting friendly surface
    • 12:41 PM IST, Jan 18Virat Kohli changes his batting approach
    • 12:27 PM IST, Jan 18Will Arshdeep Singh return to playing XI?
    • 12:04 PM IST, Jan 18Beware of India's record in Indore!
    • 11:53 AM IST, Jan 18More history awaits Black Caps in Indore
    India vs New Zealand LIVE Score IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: Follow Upates
    India vs New Zealand LIVE Score IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: Follow Upates

    India vs New Zealand Highlights IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli’s century ultimately went in vain as New Zealand sealed a historic series victory, winning the decider by 41 runs to clinch the contest 2–1 after posting 337/8. Despite half-centuries from Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy, India fell short in the chase. Kohli took charge after the early exits of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, bringing calm to the middle and anchoring the innings. He scored 124 runs off 108 balls, but he kept losing his batting partners on the other end. In the end, his wicket almost sealed India's fate, while Kuldeep Yadav's wicket put a stamp on it. It was India's first-ever ODI series loss to New Zealand at home.

    Daryl Mitchell (137) and Glenn Phillips (106) dominated the Indian bowling attack with brilliant centuries, putting New Zealand in a commanding position. Their assault helped the visitors post a challenging target of 338, leaving India with a tough chase ahead. Mohammed Siraj struck at the right moment to dismiss Mitchell, while Arshdeep Singh managed to keep Phillips in check. These breakthroughs gave India a chance to prevent New Zealand from going past 350 and regain some momentum.

    Despite this, both batters continued to attack after reaching their centuries, punishing the bowlers and keeping the scoreboard ticking. With Mitchell and Phillips in full flow, New Zealand looked capable of pushing their total toward 370.

    Mitchell’s back-to-back authoritative centuries in the series have consistently troubled the Indian attack, while Phillips accelerated after his milestone, adding more pressure and keeping New Zealand firmly in control of the contest.

    Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh worked in tandem, taking crucial wickets against New Zealand earlier in the innings. Arshdeep, who was snubbed for the first and second ODIS, returned to the playing XI in Indore. The pacer has justified his return, with a wicket in the opening over, removing opener Henry Nicholls for a golden duck. Meanwhile, Rana got Devon Conway's (5) wicket in the second over. Then Rana broke Daryl Mitchell’s partnership with Will Young (30), which was beginning to frustrate India. Initially, India skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl vs New Zealand, in the third and final ODI.

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    The home ODI series against New Zealand is set up for a tantalising decider in Indore, with India pushed to the edge by a second-string, Michael Bracewell-led side. The hosts did win the opening ODI in Vadodara, but only after surviving a close contest, wrapping up a 301-run chase with just an over to spare despite a fluent 93 from Virat Kohli.

    New Zealand hit back in Rajkot, where eyebrows were raised when India opted to bowl second on a surface that had consistently favoured teams batting first. Daryl Mitchell, who fell short of a century in the opener, made no mistake this time, hammering an unbeaten 131 off 117 balls to steer the visitors home with 15 deliveries remaining.

    While the 1-1 scoreline suggests a level contest, New Zealand have arguably been the superior side across departments. Their edge has come largely through spin, both in how their batters handled India’s attack and how their own spinners operated. India’s spin unit struggled to apply sustained pressure, with Kuldeep Yadav in particular being targeted by Mitchell in both games. In contrast, New Zealand’s spinners, Bracewell, Glenn Phillips and debutant Jayden Richard Lennox, choked the scoring rate and forced errors.

    For India, however, the decider comes at an ideal venue. They boast a perfect record in Indore, winning all seven ODIs played at the Holkar Stadium.

    Squads:

    India Squad: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Ayush Badoni, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel

    New Zealand Squad: Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay(w), Michael Bracewell(c), Zakary Foulkes, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Jayden Lennox, Nick Kelly, Adithya Ashok, Josh Clarkson, Michael Rae

    Key moments from India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI:

    • NZ Playing XI - Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay(w), Michael Bracewell(c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Kristian Clarke, Jayden Lennox
    • IND Playing XI - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
    • India win toss, opt to bowl
    • Daryl Mitchell can’t stop scoring against India, smashed his 13th ODI fifty. New Zealand 101/3 in 21`overs
    • Daryl Mitchell smashed back-to-back centuries against India. New Zealand 200/3 in 35.4 overs
    • Glenn Phillips slammed 2nd century in 83 balls. New Zealand 266/3 in 42 overs vs India in Indore
    • New Zealand post 337/8 (D Mitchell 137, G Phillips 106; A Singh 3/63) in 50 overs vs India in Indore.

    Virat Kohli, the lone man standing for India, as the top order crumbled in a stiff chase. IND 71/4 in 12.5 overs.

    • Virat Kohli slammed 78th fifty in 51 balls. India 120/4 in 22.2 overs vs New Zealand (337/8) in Indore
    • Virat Kohli fought lone battle to bring up 54th century, kept India’s search for a miraculous win alive
    • Virat Kohli's century in vain as New Zealand win by 41 runs to register historic 2-1 series win vs India.

    ...Read More

    Daryl Mitchell (137) and Glenn Phillips (106) dominated the Indian bowling attack with brilliant centuries, putting New Zealand in a commanding position. Their assault helped the visitors post a challenging target of 338, leaving India with a tough chase ahead. Mohammed Siraj struck at the right moment to dismiss Mitchell, while Arshdeep Singh managed to keep Phillips in check. These breakthroughs gave India a chance to prevent New Zealand from going past 350 and regain some momentum.

    Despite this, both batters continued to attack after reaching their centuries, punishing the bowlers and keeping the scoreboard ticking. With Mitchell and Phillips in full flow, New Zealand looked capable of pushing their total toward 370.

    Mitchell’s back-to-back authoritative centuries in the series have consistently troubled the Indian attack, while Phillips accelerated after his milestone, adding more pressure and keeping New Zealand firmly in control of the contest.

    Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh worked in tandem, taking crucial wickets against New Zealand earlier in the innings. Arshdeep, who was snubbed for the first and second ODIS, returned to the playing XI in Indore. The pacer has justified his return, with a wicket in the opening over, removing opener Henry Nicholls for a golden duck. Meanwhile, Rana got Devon Conway's (5) wicket in the second over. Then Rana broke Daryl Mitchell’s partnership with Will Young (30), which was beginning to frustrate India. Initially, India skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl vs New Zealand, in the third and final ODI.

    Also Read - Ryan ten Doeschate blasted for post-match comments on Rohit Sharma: ‘Reason why foreign coaches don't succeed in India'

    The home ODI series against New Zealand is set up for a tantalising decider in Indore, with India pushed to the edge by a second-string, Michael Bracewell-led side. The hosts did win the opening ODI in Vadodara, but only after surviving a close contest, wrapping up a 301-run chase with just an over to spare despite a fluent 93 from Virat Kohli.

    New Zealand hit back in Rajkot, where eyebrows were raised when India opted to bowl second on a surface that had consistently favoured teams batting first. Daryl Mitchell, who fell short of a century in the opener, made no mistake this time, hammering an unbeaten 131 off 117 balls to steer the visitors home with 15 deliveries remaining.

    While the 1-1 scoreline suggests a level contest, New Zealand have arguably been the superior side across departments. Their edge has come largely through spin, both in how their batters handled India’s attack and how their own spinners operated. India’s spin unit struggled to apply sustained pressure, with Kuldeep Yadav in particular being targeted by Mitchell in both games. In contrast, New Zealand’s spinners, Bracewell, Glenn Phillips and debutant Jayden Richard Lennox, choked the scoring rate and forced errors.

    For India, however, the decider comes at an ideal venue. They boast a perfect record in Indore, winning all seven ODIs played at the Holkar Stadium.

    Squads:

    India Squad: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Ayush Badoni, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel

    New Zealand Squad: Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay(w), Michael Bracewell(c), Zakary Foulkes, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Jayden Lennox, Nick Kelly, Adithya Ashok, Josh Clarkson, Michael Rae

    Key moments from India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI:

    • NZ Playing XI - Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay(w), Michael Bracewell(c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Kristian Clarke, Jayden Lennox
    • IND Playing XI - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
    • India win toss, opt to bowl
    • Daryl Mitchell can’t stop scoring against India, smashed his 13th ODI fifty. New Zealand 101/3 in 21`overs
    • Daryl Mitchell smashed back-to-back centuries against India. New Zealand 200/3 in 35.4 overs
    • Glenn Phillips slammed 2nd century in 83 balls. New Zealand 266/3 in 42 overs vs India in Indore
    • New Zealand post 337/8 (D Mitchell 137, G Phillips 106; A Singh 3/63) in 50 overs vs India in Indore.

    Virat Kohli, the lone man standing for India, as the top order crumbled in a stiff chase. IND 71/4 in 12.5 overs.

    • Virat Kohli slammed 78th fifty in 51 balls. India 120/4 in 22.2 overs vs New Zealand (337/8) in Indore
    • Virat Kohli fought lone battle to bring up 54th century, kept India’s search for a miraculous win alive
    • Virat Kohli's century in vain as New Zealand win by 41 runs to register historic 2-1 series win vs India.

    Follow all the updates here:
    Jan 18, 2026, 21:56:07 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: “I love playing for my country”

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: “It's really nice to contribute to the team. To win here in India is special. As a group, the way we built partnerships, it's nice to be up there. I am trying to stay in the present and hopefully make the right decisions. I love playing for my country. All those years in domestic cricket helped me,” Daryl Mitchell said.

    Jan 18, 2026, 21:55:23 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Shubman disappointed but praises Kohli and Rana!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: “After the first match, coming here 1-1, the way we played - disappointed. There are areas we need to look back, reflect and do better. The way Virat is batting is always is a plus. The way Harshit has batted in this series, batting at No. 8 is not easy. The way he stepped up and the way the fast bowlers bowled in this series was good as well,” Shubman said after the match.

    Jan 18, 2026, 21:53:52 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Score: Daryl Mitchell - Player of the Match and Series

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Daryl Mitchell is both Player of the Match and Series for his outstanding knocks throughout the series. 137-run knock today, while 352 in the entire series, which included a couple of centuries.

    Jan 18, 2026, 21:30:31 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: New Zealand (337/8) beat India (296) to clinch series

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: DONE AND DUSTED! Glenn Phillips with a direct hit to seal the series win for New Zealand here. A historic first-ever ODI series win for them on Indian soil. Virat Kohli fought hard alongside Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy, but it was not enough. New Zealand continue to haunt India at home across formats here. New Zealand win by 41 runs to register ahistoric 2-1 series win vs India

    Jan 18, 2026, 21:26:40 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Virat Kohli departs!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Virat Kohli went for another big shot but mistimed it this time and got caught near the boundary rope by Daryl Mitchell. It is probably the final nail in the coffin with India nine down. But an epic knock from one of the greatest ever to play. IND 292/9 in 45.4 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 21:24:33 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Virat Kohli hits back-to-back fours!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Virat Kohli is playing the field here and hits a couple of boundaries on the first two balls of the over. The chase master is here to get the job done.

    Jan 18, 2026, 21:22:39 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Kuldeep finds boundary!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Kuldeep Yadav gets cheeky here and finds a boundary on the last ball of the over. A crucial boundary, though, as seven runs came off it. The required run rate is under 11 at the moment, which is a big positive for India. IND 284/4 in 45 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 21:16:46 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Siraj bags golden duck!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Mohammed Siraj departs on a golden duck. A poor shot as it was going down the leg and Siraj edged it to the wicketkeeper to throw his wicket away. IND 277/8 in 43.5 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 21:15:50 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Rana departs after fifty!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Harshit Rana brought up his half-century in style with a maximum. Gautam Gambhir stood up to applaud his milestone. He went for another shot, but this time Nicholls took an outstanding catch here. IND 277/7

    Jan 18, 2026, 21:10:28 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Rana, Kohli on fire!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Harshit Rana clears the circle once again as he launches it over mid-off for a boundary. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli smashes Kyle Jamieson straight for a maximum. They are going after New Zealand's best bowler in the line-up. Harshit smashed the last ball for six too. We are witnessing something extraordinary here. IND 270/6 in 43 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 21:04:04 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Harshit Rana continues to fire!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Harshit Rana keeps finding boundaries for India while Virat Kohli's presence at the other end is making New Zealand nervous now. The chase master is in his element and he is in the middle to get the job done. 9 runs came off the over. IND 249/6 in 42 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 20:59:45 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Harshit Rana smashes SIX!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Harshit Rana charges down the ground and smashes Jayden Lennox for a maximum. It was a short of authority as Rohit Sharma was also pleased with it in the dugout. 10 runs came off the over as India continue to fight here. IND 240/6 in 41 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 20:58:35 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Virat Kohli smashes century!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Virat Kohli brings up 54th ODI century with a single, and he doesn't celebrate it much, just a subtle raise of the bat. He remains focused on winning the match for India as Harshit Rana is there to help him on the other end. A magnificent knock from the former India skipper. IND 230/6 in 40 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 20:48:35 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Kohli in 90s with six and four!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Zakary Foulkes back into the attack and Virat Kohli flicked it over deep square leg for a maximum to welcome him. He has decided to unleash himself and smashes another boundary this time over cover. 13 runs came off the over, which is what India need at the moment. IND 219/6 in 38 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 20:42:57 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Rana smashes SIX, Kohli in 80s!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Virat Kohli finds another boundary here and moves to 80s. He needs some help from the other end and Harshit Rana provides it with a massive six. 11 runs came of Glenn Phillips' over here. IND 206/6 in 37 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 20:39:12 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Rana hits four!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Harshit Rana pulled it into the gap and found a boundary at mid-wicket. He is here to play the big shots as the required run rate keeps spiking up. Kyle Jamieson has put him under pressure with a few short balls here. IND 195/6 in 36 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 20:34:45 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Kohli continues to fight!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Virat continues to fight hard for India in this chase. He is in no mood to back down from the challenge. However, the required run rate is over 10 now. He smashed a four off Glenn Phillips' delivery to show New Zealand that he is still there in the middle. IND 187/6 in 35 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 20:28:11 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Harshit Rana in middle!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Harshit Rana is the new man in, who shifts the entire responsibility to Virat Kohli. Rana can play big shots, but India are under immense pressure, and the team needs more than that from him. IND 181/6 in 34 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 20:21:19 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Jadeja falls cheaply again!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Jayden Lennox gets the big wicket of Ravidnra Jadeja, who went for a big shot only to get caught by Will Young. He is disappointed with himself and Kohli once again remains the lone fighter for India in this chase. IND 178/6 in 32.1 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 20:20:01 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Required run rate almost 9!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: The required run rate is getting close to 9 now, which will definitely put pressure on the two batters in the middle. Ravindra Jadeja needs to look for boundaries at regular intervals to keep the scoreboard moving. Kohli holds the key here. IND 178/5 in 32 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 20:16:03 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Onus on Kohli!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: The scoring rate has dropped down after the last wicket. However, with Virat Kohli in middle, India are still alive in the game but he needs support from the other end and Ravindra Jadeja is the last recognised batter in the line-up now. IND 175/5 in 31 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 20:02:56 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Nitish Kumar Reddy falls!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: OUT! Nitish Kumar Reddy is livid with himself after throwing his wicket away. He just reached his fifty and went for another big shot, only to play it into the fielder's hands inside the circle. IND 159/5 in 27.3 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 19:59:14 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Nitish Kumar Reddy smashes fifty!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Nitish Kumar Reddy smashes his maiden ODI half-century here and he reaches the mark with a maximum. Sensational from the young all-rounder here, and with this knock, he is also shutting his critics. He has the best partner on the other end to mentor him in this knock. IND 157/4 in 27 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 19:54:56 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: NKR smashes SIX!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Nitish Kumar Reddy pulls it over the fine leg for a maximum and Virat Kohli is all pumped up. The duo has pulled India back in the game. India needs such shots to keep the required run rate in check, which has dropped just under 8. 12 runs came off the over. IND 147/4 in 26 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 19:50:20 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Kohli hits four!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Virat Kohli finds a boundary here to keep the scoreboard moving. He played it late and placed it into the gap at fine leg to collect the crucial four runs. Nitish Kumar Reddy has supported him well so far in this innings. 8 runs came off the over. IND 135/4 in 25 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 19:42:54 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Kohli hits fifty!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Virat Kohli reaches the fifty with a single. The chase master is on his job, taking the onus on himself to make things work for India here. He is playing cautiously here, not taking too many risks, but rotating the strike well to not let the pressure creep in. IND 122/4 in 23 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 19:34:28 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: 100 up for India!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Nitish Kumar Reddy launches it in the air but survives, and the ball goes for a four. It was a risky shot with a couple of fielders in that region. 10 runs came off the over. IND 108/4 in 20 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 19:27:09 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: IND 93/4

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: The required run rate is spiked over 7.5 and India need to keep a check on it. Kohli is managing his strike rate well, playing almost run a ball while NKR can't afford to play a rash shot at this moment in chase. IND 93/4 in 18 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 19:17:34 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Kohli cautious!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: A couple of tight overs, as just five runs came off the last 12 balls. Virat Kohli has adopted a cautious approach for now, as he knows his wicket is key to India in this chase. Meanwhile, the Kiwis have managed to keep things tight. IND 83/4 in 16 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 19:10:43 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: NZ waste review!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: New Zealand wasted a review here in the attempt to get the better of Virat Kohli. Meanwhile, Nitish Kumar Reddy is off the mark here with a boundary. The pressure is mounting heavily on Kohli and he knows how to soak it in and get the job sone. IND 78/4 in 14 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 19:05:14 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: KL Rahul departs!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: OUT! Another one bites the dust. KL Rahul fails to check the shot and plays it straight to the best fielder - Glenn Phillips. Nothing is going in India's favour at the moment, with wickets keeping tumbling. The crisis man is gone and now all the pressure is on Virat Kohli. IND 71/4 in 12.5 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 18:58:22 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Shreyas Iyer falls!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Shreyas Iyer falls cheaply for 3! Poor shot from Shreyas here in the chase. He hits it straight to mid-on and gets caught by Foulkes. Clarke with his first of the night and the pressure mounts on Kohli. Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir were disappointed with Iyer's shot selection. IND 68/3 in 11.2 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 18:51:09 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Kohli on fire!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Back-to-back boundaries for Virat Kohli as the chase master is back on his job. Kristian Clarke under pressure against the best in the business. There is no stopping Kohli in the chase as he is looking to stamp his authority here with his vintage side on display. IND 66/2 in 10 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 18:43:53 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Kohli smashes FOUR!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score: Virat Kohli with a cracking extra cover drive here as the fans are on their feet. The chase master is in the middle, and New Zealand should be wary of it. Kohli has a big role to play once again with the bat. IND 51/2 in 8 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 18:38:32 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Jamieson shocks Gill!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Kyle Jamieson stuns Shubman Gill with a ball which nipped back in sharply. Jamieson jumped in joy after the stump was uprooted. A big blow for India here with both openers back in the hut cheaply in a tall chase. IND 45/2 in 6.4 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 18:33:40 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Kohli smashes SIX!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli off the mark with a single here on the sixth ball he faced. Pressure on both Kohli and skipper Shubman Gill to set the tone in this chase after the early wicket of Rohit Sharma. Meanwhile, Kohli also smashed a six in the over. IND 40/1 in 6 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 18:25:26 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Rohit falls cheaply!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma's rough patch continues as Zakary Foulkes got the better of him for 11. The former Indians skipper looks disappointed while taking a long walk back towards the pavilion. A soft dismissal as Kristian Clarke took a regulation catch. IND 28/1 in 4 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 18:20:03 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Shubman smashes Jamieson!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Shubman Gill with back-to-back boundaries here to put pressure on Kylie Jamieson. He pulled the first one while flicking the second to make it difficult for Jamieson to get settled. 9 runs came off the over. IND 23/0 in 3 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 18:15:28 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Shubman shows his class!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Shubman Gill stamps his authority by charging down on Foulks and drives it into the gap for a boundary at cover. 10 runs came off the over as India have started strong here. IND 14/0 in 2 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 18:11:20 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Rohit off the mark with four!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma off the mark in style with a boundary through offside. Meanwhile, Kyle Jamieson bounced back well with five dots in a row to make it just four off his first over. India need a big partnership here to set the tone in this chase. IND 4/0 in 1 over

    Jan 18, 2026, 18:06:32 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Chase begins!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma are in the middle to start the chase for India. Kyle Jamieson has the ball in hand.

    Jan 18, 2026, 17:51:27 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Mitchell, Phillips put NZ on top!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Daryl Mitchell (137) and Glenn Phillips (106) turned the innings on its head with a brilliant 219-run partnership for the fourth wicket. The pair dominated the Indian bowling attack, easing New Zealand into a commanding position and setting up a formidable 338-run target. Their authoritative batting not only frustrated the bowlers but also shifted the momentum firmly in favour of the visitors, leaving India with a challenging chase ahead.

    Jan 18, 2026, 17:36:29 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: NZ 337/8 in 50 overs

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Mohammed Siraj with the final over of the innings! He bowled four dot balls in a row to put pressure on Michael Bracewell, but 10 runs came off the last two, with six coming off the fifth and four byes on the last ball. New Zealand have posted a formidable total here. NZ 337/8 in 50 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 17:30:09 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Harshit strikes but leaks too many!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Harshit Rana to bowl the penultimate over. He got hit for a boundary on the first ball of the over. Kristian Clarke punishes him further with a six and a four later in the over. He got rid of him on the last ball but he has already leaked too many runs in the last few overs here. NZ 327/8 in 49 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 17:25:35 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Arshdeep removes Foulkes!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Arshdeep Singh continues to hurt New Zealand in death as he got rid of Zakary Foulkes on the first ball of the over, while skipper Michael Bracewell smashed him for a six later in the over. However, only eight runs came off the over. NZ 312/7 in 48 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 17:20:24 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: 300 up for NZ!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Harshit Rana smashed for a six on the last ball of the over and 300 up for New Zealand with it. Zakary Foulkes is not shying away from playing the high-risk shorts here. NZ 304/6 in 47 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 17:13:49 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Kuldeep strikes!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Another one bites the dust as Kuldeep Yadav strikes this time to get the better of Mitchell Hay for just two. India have bounced back well in the last three overs with some crucial wickets to hurt New Zealand. NZ 286/6 in 45.2 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 17:07:30 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Siraj stops Mitchell!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Mohammed Siraj joins the party and he ends Daryl Mitchell's stay with a short ball. Good delivery here and Mitchell pulled it only to find Kuldeep Yadav in the deep to get caught for 137. NZ 283/5 in 44.1 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 17:03:21 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Arshdeep removes Phillips!

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Arshdeep Singh strikes on the first ball of the over here to get rid of Glenn Phillips. A crucial wicket for India as Phillips was going all guns blazing there. NZ 283/4 in 44 overs

    Jan 18, 2026, 16:56:25 IST

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Phillips, Mitchell hurt IND

    India vs New Zealand LIVE Cricket Score IND vs NZ: Glenn Phillips is in a serious mood here as he continues to smash the bowlers after reaching the century. while Daryly Mitchell finishes the over with a four. There was a chance on the last ball but Rohit Sharma failed to grab it. NZ 277/3 in 43 overs

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