New Zealand Script Historic ODI Series Win in India

ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) – New Zealand created history on Indian soil by winning an ODI series in India for the first time ever. The visitors sealed the three-match series 2–1 after defeating India by 41 runs in the third ODI.

Batting first, New Zealand posted a massive 337 for 8 in 50 overs, powered by brilliant centuries from Daryl Mitchell, who scored 137, and Glenn Phillips, who added 106. In response, India struggled against disciplined New Zealand bowling.

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Virat Kohli fought a lone battle with a superb 124, while Nitish Kumar contributed 53 and Harshit Rana chipped in with 52, but the hosts fell short. This historic triumph ended New Zealand’s long wait, as they had previously failed to win any of their seven ODI series played in India over the last 37 years.