IND vs NZ 2026: Shubman Gill's team falls short in series finale

In a thrilling showdown, Indian captain Shubman Gill faced a tough day as his team lost to New Zealand by 41 runs in Indore, sealing a 1-2 series defeat. Despite a dazzling century from Virat Kohli, the Men in Blue fell short of chasing 338. Gill emphasized the need for improvement, while Daryl Mitchell shone for New Zealand, scoring 137 and earning Player of the Match.

Quick rundown

1.Kohli's 124 powered India, but 338 proved a mountain too tall.

2.NZ’s Mitchell-Phillips 219-run stand drove 337/8 in Indore.

3.Gill admits there are areas to improve with the World Cup looming.

4.Harshit Rana delivers a brave showing from the No. 8 slot.

5.New Zealand clinches their first bilateral ODI series win in India.

Shubman Gill ki ODI wapsi, Jamieson ka dhamaka dekho!
Shubman Gill ki ODI wapsi, Jamieson ka dhamaka dekho!
Arre bhai, Shubman Gill ki ODI wapsi hui ek chaar se, par phir kya? Jamieson ki gend ne gilli udai, jaise dil ka tukda chura liya! Indore ki dharti par, Gill ki innings ka samay chhota tha, par kya baat hai! Ab Virat aur Shreyas ko sambhalna hai, kyunki New Zealand ne 338 ka khaufnaak target rakh diya hai, bhaiyya! Kya hoga aage? Dekhna padega!
02:10 pm on Sunday, 18 January, 2026
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03:55 pm on Sunday, 11 January, 2026
IND vs NZ 2026: Shubman Gill ne sabko chaka chak kar diya!
IND vs NZ 2026: Shubman Gill ne sabko chaka chak kar diya!
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07:20 am on Monday, 12 January, 2026
IND vs NZ 2026: Shubman Gill says missed chances cost India
IND vs NZ 2026: Shubman Gill says missed chances cost India
Yo, India was slippin' on the field in that second ODI against New Zealand at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, takin' a seven-wicket hit. Skipper Shubman Gill kept it real, sayin' missed chances can cost ya big time. They scored 284 runs, but Mitchell cruised to 131 not out, and now the Men in Blue gotta step up before the T20 World Cup rolls around.
06:55 am on Thursday, 15 January, 2026
New Zealand's Enchanted ODI Victory: A Spellbinding Tale
New Zealand's Enchanted ODI Victory: A Spellbinding Tale
In a dazzling display of wizardry, New Zealand has captured their first ODI series victory in the mystical realm of India, despite their team being a tad underpowered. This marks a rare defeat for the home sorcerers, last witnessed in 2023. After an initial triumph, the Kiwis rallied, with Daryl Mitchell weaving a spell of 131 runs. Despite Kohli’s enchanting 124, India fell short by 41 runs.
05:25 pm on Sunday, 18 January, 2026

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