India beat New Zealand in ODI Series 2-1

India beat New Zealand in ODI Series 2-1

India beat New Zealand in third ODI to win the series 2-1:

India 337-6 (Rohit 147, Kohli 113, Santner 2-58)

New Zealand 331-7 (Munro 75, Latham 65, Williamson 64, Bumrah 3-47, Chahal 2-47)

Virat Kohli & his team went through intense pressure even after posting a big total of 337-6. However, the team went through so many ups & downs that they finally managed to defeat the Kiwis by just 6 runs in a thriller. India won the third match of the ODI series & they won the series 2-1.

Virat Kohli 32nd ODI hundred v New Zealand
Virat Kohli hit 32nd ODI hundred against New Zealand

New Zealand have not won any ODI series in India. India celebrated & they are proud of their consistent performance that they showed once again after winning the third ODI. This is India’s 7th consecutive bilateral series win at home.

New Zealand got a perfect start in chasing 338 runs to win. Openers Colin Munro grabbed 19 runs of the beginning over. The two openers Munro & Gutill raised New Zealand to 44 in just 5 overs.

During India batting, Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli secured tons to take India to 337-6 in 50 overs. Both players became the first ever pair to complete four double century partnerships in ODIs.

Virat Kohli got past 9000 run mark in ODIs & he is the 6th batsman to achieve the milestone & the quickest to get there overall.

This is Virat Kohli’s 32nd ton in ODI & his 2nd of the series against New Zealand. 

Rohit Sharma got the player of the match award while Virat Kohli received the player of the series award.
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