IND vs NZ, 3rd ODI : Virat Kohli’s century in vain; New Zealand beat India by 41 runs to win the series 2-1

IND vs NZ, 3rd ODI : India and New Zealand A three-match ODI series was played between them. The third and final ODI of the series was played in Indore. New Zealand has defeated India by 41 runs in this match. Losing the toss, New Zealand posted 337 runs for the loss of 8 wickets thanks to centuries from Darryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips. India could score only 338 runs in 46 overs. As a result, India had to accept defeat by 41 runs. With this win, New Zealand has clinched the series 2-1.

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New ZealandBharti team was in a lot of trouble to chase down 338 runs. The legendary batsman was soon withdrawn. India lost 4 wickets for 71 runs. Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 11 runs. Captain Shubman Gill also managed to score 23 runs. Vice-captain Shreyas Iyer was also dismissed for 3 quick runs. Last match’s centurion KL Rahul went to the pavilion with 1 run. When the team is in trouble Virat KohliVirat saved the innings with the help of Nitish Kumar. These two added 88 runs. Nitish retired with 53 runs off 57 balls. He hit 2 fours and 2 sixes. He was dismissed by Christian Clarke. Ravindra Jadeja was dismissed for 12 runs. With wickets going from one side, Virat Kohli recovered the innings. He completed his century in 92 balls.

Virattried to lead the innings with Harshit Rana as a partner but he could not lead the team to victory. Harshit Rana scored 52 runs off 43 balls. He hit 4 fours and 4 sixes in it. After that Mohammad Siraj went back without cracking the pumpkin. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli was dismissed for 124 off 108 balls. He hit 10 fours and 3 sixes in this innings. As long as he was on the field, it looked like India would win the match. But he was dismissed and India lost the match. Kuldeep Yadav was run out on 5 runs and Arshdeep Singh remained unbeaten on 4 runs. For New Zealand Zacharyn Faulks, Christian Clarke took 3 wickets each while Lennox took two wickets. Kyle Jamison took 1 wicket.

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Both teams follow

India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Siraj

New Zealand Playing XI: Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Darryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell (captain), Zacharyn Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Christian Clarke, Lennox