New Zealand Script Historic ODI Victory Against India By CricketBinge Desk • Published February 2, 2026 • ODI Share: Facebook Twitter After crushing India in the third ODI at Indore on 18 January 2026, and defeating the Indian cricket team by 2-1,the New Zealand cricket team etched it’s name in the history of the sport by winning their first ever ODI series in India. New Zealand kept their nerves in a match full of momentum changes and individual brilliance to win a historic ODI series . Mitchell and Phillips Laid the Foundation. Having been called in to bat first, New Zealand struggled in the initial stages with 58 for 3. What came next was a revolutionary collaboration that put the series in a different perspective. With another spectacular performance during the tour, Daryl Mitchell led the innings with a dominating 137. Glenn Phillips supported him well with his fluent 106. The two contributed 219 runs, combining calculated aggression and composure. Mitchell’s innings, full of sharp boundaries and mighty sixes marked his highest ODI score and was the best indication of how significant he is to the New Zealand middle order. An unbroken cameo by the skipper Michael Bracewell helped the total to an imposing 337 for 8 albeit late wickets. Kohli Fought a Lone Battle As the India cricket team pursued a difficult goal, it heavily relied on Virat Kohli who delivered yet another masterclass in the 50-over format. His 124, a record extending 54th ODI century, was characterized by his impeccable timing, positioning and appetite for victory. There was however little support for Kohli. The bowlers of New Zealand hit at the right time and momentum shifted with Zak Foulkes’ double breakthrough. Once Kohli was sacked, and caught in the deep, India’s chase came to a standstill, and closed at 296 all out, in 46 overs. Match Summary at a Glance Match Venue Result 3rd ODI Indore New Zealand won by 41 runs Top Performers Contribution Daryl Mitchell 137 runs Glenn Phillips 106 runs Virat Kohli 124 runs Zak Foulkes Key middle-order wickets Why This Win Matters This ODI series victory does not mean merely numbers to the New Zealand cricket team. Winning a bilateral series in India is in itself a rare occurrence for touring sides and given the fact that it is against a powerful Indian line-up, it takes the feat to a new level. Despite Kohli’s genius, for India, the series caused some areas to be revealed which require attention before major tournaments. As the two teams head to the T20 world cup, this series will be remembered as a historic one, a tour in which New Zealand emerged, acclimatized and conquered foreign grounds! FAQs Q:How many times did New Zealand beat India in ODIs?A:Out of 120 ODIs between India and New Zealand, New Zealand have won 50 matches. Q:What’s the biggest win for NZ vs India?A:One of New Zealand’s biggest wins was their historic seven-wicket chase in Rajkot in 2026, successfully chasing 285 to beat India. Q:Have NZ ever won in India?A:Yes, New Zealand have beaten India in ODIs in India, and in January 2026 they clinched their first bilateral ODI series win in India 2–1. Q:How did NZ beat India 3–0?A:New Zealand swept India 3–0 in a Test series in India by superior bowling and consistent batting, marking their first ever 3–0 Whitewash in India.
