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Kohli’s Record-Extending Ton in Vain as Kiwis Beat India in Third ODI to Win Series

Virat Kohli scored his record seventh ODI century against New Zealand but India lost the series 1-2 after falling short by 41 runs in the decider, officials said.

  • On Sunday at Holkar Stadium in Indore, Virat Kohli scored 124 off 108 but India lost by 41 runs, surrendering the series 1-2 to New Zealand.
  • New Zealand built the total by posting 337 for eight, led by Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips who added 219 for the fourth wicket, while India slipped to 71 for four early.
  • In record terms, Virat Kohli, India batter, reached his seventh ODI hundred versus New Zealand, surpassing Ricky Ponting and Virender Sehwag and marking his 85th international and 54th ODI hundred.
  • The result handed New Zealand their first ODI series win in India in 37 years, and India will stay with the Blackcaps for a five-match T20I series starting in Nagpur.
  • Across formats, Virat Kohli, India batter, now has 10 hundreds against New Zealand and six fifty-plus scores in last seven ODI innings ahead of upcoming international tournaments.
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India TV News broke the news in India on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
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