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India vs New Zealand Highlights 3rd ODI: IND (296-all-out), Virat Kohli's 124 in vain as Kiwis win historic ODI series

India (IND) vs New Zealand (NZ) Highlights 3rd ODI: India (296-all-out in 46 ov). The heroic innings of Virat Kohli goes in vain as New Zealand bowl out India for 296 runs in Indore. With that, the Kiwis win a historic ODI series in India.
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Hi and welcome to India Today's live coverage of India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI in Indore.

Jan 18, 2026 22:09 IST

IND vs NZ: That's it from today

Well then, that's it from today's game.

Before we get to the press conference. I am going to leave you with the important moments of the day today.

Here are a select few copies from our website that you can check out.

Match Report by Alan John

Fans angry with Rohit Sharma's awful run of form in the series

Virat Kohli goes past Ricky Ponting

Why can't Shubman Gill play balls that come into him?

Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips' record partnership sets up epic series win against India

Jan 18, 2026 21:52 IST

Daryl Mitchell is player of the match as well as series

"[On his batting] It's nice to contribute to the team and to get a win in India is special.

As a group we got partnerships. With Will Young to start and what GP does is quite special. Nice to get across the line.

I am just trying to concentrate to being in present. Trying to watch the ball and then repeat again and again and hopefully make some good decisions on the way.

[on partnership with Phillips] GP is a good mate. It's awesome to see him get a hundred as well. Partnerships are something we are proud of as a group and to do that with GP, he's obviously been out injured for a long time as well so just really proud how he came back and doing what he's doing.

Jan 18, 2026 21:51 IST

IND vs NZ: Shubman speaks in post-match presentation

After the first match, coming here 1-1, the way we played was a bit disappointing. A lot of areas that need some improvement.

(On possible concerns) I wouldn't say concern. But there are areas we need to look back and do some things better. 

(On Virat Kohli and other positives) The way Virat bhai is batting is definitely a plus always. The way Harshit has batted in this series. Batting at 8 is not easy and the way he has stepped up and the way our pacers have bowled is pretty good.

(On promoting Nitish Kumar Reddy in batting order) Yeah, I mean keeping the World Cup in mind and where it will be played. We want to give him opportunities and we want to give him enough overs, to see what combinations work for us and what deliveries work for him."

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Jan 18, 2026 21:49 IST

Fans are not happy with India's home loss

Netizens are slamming India's series loss against New Zealand.

 Let's not forget that India did give a terrific fight in this game and could have won it if a little more game sense was shown.

Jan 18, 2026 21:36 IST

Another piece of history for New Zealand

Last year New Zealand beat India 3-0 away from home to create history in Test cricket. This time, New Zealand have managed to overturn a 0-1 deficit and win the series by 2-1 margin.

This is history for the young and inexperienced team, which did not have the services of Kane Williamson, Mitchell Santner and Lockie Ferguson.

They did not even have the services of Michael Bracewell, who had injured his calf and did not bowl a single delivery.

And yet, and yet, they manage to pull it off against a full strength Indian side (minus Bumrah), who themselves are in transition at moment.

It will  be very interesting to see how the post-match and presser goes.

Stick around as we bring you those details.

Jan 18, 2026 21:29 IST

WICKET! New Zealand win historic ODI series in India

That's it! That's the series for New Zealand, a historic one at that.

This is the first time in 37 years of touring India that they have won an ODI series in the subcontinent.

The final wicket comes via a run out, as Arshdeep Singh tries to steal a quick single against the arm of Glenn Phillips.

Stationed at cover, Phillips is agile and he hits the stumps directly to affect a run out in the final ball of the 46th over.

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Jan 18, 2026 21:26 IST

WICKET! Virat Kohli's heroic knock ends

45.4: Kristian Clarke to Virat Kohli, OUT! IN THE AIR....GONE! That is probably the game for New Zealand, and it is pin-drop silence here in Indore. Kristian Clarke goes fuller and on off. Virat Kohli tries to launch it down the ground, but his bat turns in his hands upon contact. He ends up mistiming it high in the air towards long off, where fittingly, it is Daryl Mitchell who settles under it and pouches it safely. It is disappointing for Kohli and India, as he walks back for a magnificent 124 off 108, but it won't be in a winning cause here. The crowd applauds him, but it is the Kiwis who are celebrating.

With that, India's hopes of winning the match and the series has been washed out.

Jan 18, 2026 21:19 IST

Foulkes gets Siraj in the very next ball

Oh No! What has happened here.

Mohammed Siraj has edged one down the leg side and that is the 8th wicket down for India. 2 in 2 for New Zealand and the pressure is back on Virat Kohli once again.

IND vs NZ Live Score, 3rd ODI: India (277/8 in 44 ov), chasing 338 vs NZ in Indore. Virat Kohli (114*), Mohammed Siraj (0).

Jan 18, 2026 21:17 IST

India vs NZ Live: Harshit's heroic innings ends

43.4: Zakary Foulkes to Harshit Rana, OUT! CAUGHT! Zakary Foulkes breaks a budding stand for the second time in the game. First, when Kohli and Reddy were getting a partnership going and now by breaking this partnership. Not the best of balls from Foulkes, a full toss, just below the waist. Rana is deep in the crease for a heave across the line. He is late on the shot and spoons it in front of long on. Henry Nicholls comes charging in off the ropes and slides to take a fine catch under pressure. The 99-run stand is broken.

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Jan 18, 2026 21:14 IST

Harshit Rana and Kohli's 21-run over

42.1: Kyle Jamieson to Harshit Rana, FOUR! Up and over! Jamieson pitches it up at the sticks with mid off inside the circle. Harshit clears the front leg and swings through the line. Not a clean connection but more than enough to clear the man at mid off.

42.3: Kyle Jamieson to Virat Kohli, SIX! Launched down the ground! Jamieson errs in length as he dishes out a low full toss, on off. Kohli does not miss out as he holds his shape and lofts it with a straight bat back over the bowler's head for a six.

42.6: Kyle Jamieson to Harshit Rana, SIX! 21 runs off the over! Just the over India were looking for. Short of the length ball, and Harshit absolutely clubs that one over long on.

Jan 18, 2026 21:13 IST

IND vs NZ: Massive 21-run over for India

This is the big over that India were looking for. Harshit Rana and Virat Kohli have taken 21 runs from Kyle Jamieson's 9th over.

Rana and Kohli hit a six each, while the fast bowler adds to the tally with another boundary.

IND vs NZ Live Score, 3rd ODI: India (277/6 in 43.2 ov), chasing 338 vs NZ in Indore. Virat Kohli (114*), Harshit Rana (52*).

Jan 18, 2026 21:09 IST

IND vs NZ: Record Alert

Virat Kohli now has the most ODI runs at No.3, surpassing legendary Ricky Ponting.

There are chants of Kohli Kohli in the stadium.

The crowd believes! The players believe! India believe!

Jan 18, 2026 21:07 IST

IND vs NZ Live Score: Harshit Rana is playing an epic cameo

Fast bowler Harshit Rana might have bowled poorly today, but he is making up with the bat. Rana has slammed 40 off 39 already and is taking on all the best bowlers from New Zealand.

40.3: Jayden Lennox to Harshit Rana, SIX! Flat hit! Slower through the air and shorter, on off. Rana charges down the track but does not quite to the pitch of the ball. He still swings through the line and pumps it to the right of the man at long off for a six.

41.3: Kristian Clarke to Harshit Rana, FOUR! Absolutely hammered! Clarke bowls it on a back of a length, outside off. Fast hands from Rana, who gets the desired width and he slaps it through point for a four.

41.6: Kristian Clarke to Harshit Rana, Low full toss, on off, smacked on the bounce to the man at deep cover. Just a single. 9 runs off the over. India require 89 runs in 48 balls.

Jan 18, 2026 20:54 IST

Incredible Virat hits 54th ODI hundred

A super, super knock from Virat Kohli!

The absolute GOAT of ODI cricket has just completed his 54th ODI hundred!

A mega leap at the non-striker's end as he reaches his milestone. When no one believed that this chase was possible, Virat Kohli did. Whenever had given up, Virat Kohli didn't.

India are alive and Kohli has put the pressure back on New Zealand.

He has played some incredible shots today, and has had to change multiple gears due to the dismissals on the other end.

You are watching one the greatest ODI innings from Kohli today.

If he pulls this off, this innings will be written about in pure gold.

IND vs NZ Live Score, 3rd ODI: India (230/6 in 40 ov), chasing 338 vs NZ in Indore. Virat Kohli (100*), Harshit Rana (22*).

Jan 18, 2026 20:50 IST

IND vs NZ: Fans are on their feet in Indore

The crowd is absolutely buzzing.

Virat Kohli is playing a heroic innings in Indore and the crowd believe that India has a chance of winning this game.

Social media is buzzing as well at the moment as Kohli closes in on a hundred.

 

Jan 18, 2026 20:44 IST

India vs New Zealand: Kohli, Harshit up the ante

Virat Kohli and Harshit Rana refuse to give up in Indore.

They are giving this a proper chase. Both players have hit big shots and runs are flowing now in the 338-run chase in Indore.

Kohli is effortlessly hitting sixes, while Harshit Rana is heaving the balls out of the park.

IND vs NZ Live Score, 3rd ODI: India (206/6 in 37 ov), chasing 338 vs NZ in Indore. Virat Kohli (84*), Harshit Rana (16*).

Jan 18, 2026 20:37 IST

India Live Score: India need 151 to win in 15 overs

A jittery phase of playing is going on right now in Indore. Since Jadeja's dismissal, Harshit Rana has come to the crease. Rana is capable of hitting some lusty blows but the judgement is still out there on whether he can rescue the team from a terrible situation.

There are a couple of yes nos between Kohli and Rana at the start of their partnership where both batters survive run out chances.

Kohli continues to take positive approach against New Zealand, hitting boundaries whenever he can.

India need 151 from the last 15.

IND vs NZ Live Score, 3rd ODI: India (187/6 in 35 ov), chasing 338 vs NZ in Indore. Virat Kohli (78*), Harshit Rana (3*).

Jan 18, 2026 20:25 IST

Virat Kohli is running out of partners in Indore

Extremely, extremely poor from Ravindra Jadeja.

 An absolute disaster for India. Ravindra Jadeja has holed out deep square leg against Jayden Lennox and has left India in the lurch.

Jadeja leaves as the 6th wicket of the evening and Virat Kohli is running out of partners in this game.

IND vs NZ Live Score, 3rd ODI: India (179/6 in 33 ov), chasing 338 vs NZ in Indore. Virat Kohli (72*), Ravindra Jadeja (12).

Jan 18, 2026 20:18 IST

IND vs NZ: India ahead of New Zealand at 31-over mark

India are ahead of the mark against New Zealand at the 31st over mark.

India are 175/5 at 31, while New Zealand had 169 runs on the board.

Virat needs Ravindra Jadeja to play a solid innings on the other end. Kohli right now has scored 72 runs and is closing in on his 54th ODI century.

Jan 18, 2026 20:11 IST

IND vs NZ: New Zealand captain out of the ground

The important development at the moment is that New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell is out of the park. The off spinner has strained his calf and Daryl Mitchell has assumed captaincy of the side at the moment.

That is 10 quality overs that NZ will not get from the spinner.

If Ravindra Jadeja and Virat Kohli bat deep, India have a chance of winning this game.

And that is why perhaps, many fans on social media are angry at Nitish's dismissal against Clarke.

IND vs NZ Live Score, 3rd ODI: India (170/5 in 30 ov), chasing 338 vs NZ in Indore. Virat Kohli (69*), Ravindra Jadeja (8*).

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