India vs New Zealand Highlights 2026 3rd ODI — First Ever Series Win

New Zealand staged a strong comeback in the India vs New Zealand Highlights 2026 3rd ODI at Holkar Stadium Indore after losing early wickets. At 58 for 3, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips shifted momentum with a dominant 219 run stand.

Mitchell struck a composed 137 while Phillips added a fluent 106, pushing New Zealand to 337. India kept extras low and started the chase positively as the decider remains finely poised.

Mitchell and Phillips controlled the middle overs with smart rotation and clean hitting, turning early pressure into dominance. India’s bowlers fought back late, and the chase now promises a tense finish as momentum shifts.

  • Player of the Match: Daryl Mitchell 137 (131)
  • Player of the Series: Daryl Mitchell 352 runs
India vs New Zealand Highlights 2026 3rd ODI
Image Source: APP, Daryl Mitchell tonned up for the second time this series

India vs New Zealand Highlights 2026 3rd ODI Overview

India vs New Zealand Highlights 2026 3rd ODI captures a historic night in Indore as New Zealand sealed their first ever ODI series win in India. Mitchell and Phillips centuries proved decisive despite a valiant Virat Kohli hundred.

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India ODI Squad

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna

New Zealand ODI Squad

Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay, Michael Bracewell, Kyle Jamieson, Zak Foulkes, Jayden Lennox, Kristian Clarke

DetailTime / Info
Match VenueHolkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
TossIndia elected to field first
SeriesNew Zealand tour of India
Season2025/26
Match NumberODI no. 4939
Match Days18 January 2026, daynight (50 over match)
Hours of Play (Local Time)13.30 start, First Session 13.30-17.00, Interval 17.00-17.30, Second Session 17.30-21.00
On Field UmpireKN Ananthapadmanabhan (India)
DRS UmpireRichard Illingworth (England)
TV UmpireSharfuddoula (Bangladesh)
Reserve UmpireRohan Pandit (India)
Match RefereeJavagal Srinath (India)
Virat Kohli
Image Source: APP, The chase rested on Virat Kohli’s shoulders again

India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Highlights 2026 Statistics

  • New Zealand score 337 for 8 led by Daryl Mitchell 137 and Glenn Phillips 106
  • Fourth wicket stand of 219 changes the match momentum completely
  • Virat Kohli hits 124 keeping India alive in a tough chase
  • Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana score maiden ODI fifties
  • New Zealand win the match by 41 runs and take the series 2 1

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Q1. Who won the India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI 2026? A: New Zealand won the 3rd ODI and clinched the series in India for the first time.

Q2. Who was the top scorer in India vs New Zealand Highlights 2026 3rd ODI? A: Daryl Mitchell scored 137 while Glenn Phillips added 106 for New Zealand.

Q3. Why is this India vs New Zealand ODI series historic? A: It is the first ever ODI series win for New Zealand on Indian soil.

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