Kohli's 124 shines but India falls short against Kiwis

In the thrilling 3rd ODI on January 18, Virat Kohli shone bright with a spectacular 124 runs, but it wasn't enough to save India from a 41-run defeat against New Zealand. Chasing a hefty target of 338, Kohli's valiant efforts ended when he mistimed a big shot, leading to his dismissal. Despite the loss, he received a standing ovation for his 54th ODI century!

Quick rundown

1.Virat Kohli scored his 54th ODI century against New Zealand.

2.India lost the ODI series 2-1 to New Zealand.

3.Kohli's knock of 124 runs kept India in the game till the end.

4.Kohli has been in exceptional form, scoring 240 runs in the series.

5.Despite Kohli's efforts, India fell short by 41 runs in the final ODI.

Virat Kohli's near-century: Fans ready to starve for 100!
Virat Kohli's near-century: Fans ready to starve for 100!
Folks, let me tell you, Virat Kohli — a true champion — was just three runs away from a century in the ODI series opener against New Zealand. Scoring a dazzling 93 runs, he was caught by the Kiwi captain, breaking a strong partnership. And get this: a fan said they'd starve if he didn’t hit 100! What a game, folks! India needs to step it up!
03:55 pm on Sunday, 11 January, 2026
Virat Kohli ki 90s se dismissal ka maamla: Kya hua?
Virat Kohli ki 90s se dismissal ka maamla: Kya hua?
Arre bhai, Kotambi Stadium mein toh aisa laga jaise Virat Kohli ka century aane hi wala hai! 93 runs pe ruk gaye, aur fir 40th over mein ek dance kiya, par woh ball ko samajh nahi paaye. Captain Bracewell ne catch pakad liya. Lekin koi baat nahi, KL Rahul aur Harshit Rana ne milke match jeet liya, 5 wickets se! Team India ka 1-0 lead toh banta hai!
05:00 pm on Sunday, 11 January, 2026
Virat Kohli ka net mein dhamaka, Arshdeep ki toh hawa ud gayi!
Virat Kohli ka net mein dhamaka, Arshdeep ki toh hawa ud gayi!
Arre bhai, Virat bhai ne toh 17 January ko net mein aisa shot maara ki Arshdeep bhai ka toh dil hi toot gaya! Long-on ki taraf ball ud gayi, jaise Daya ka garba ho raha ho! Lekin Holkar mein sirf 99 runs hain uske naam, samjha kya? Pehle ODI mein 93 maar ke jeete, doosre mein sirf 23, ab toh kuch karna padega, nahi toh Tapu aur Babita Ji ka kya hoga?
11:45 am on Saturday, 17 January, 2026
Kohli Unleashes 2016 Vibes with Insane 44-Ball Fifty
Kohli Unleashes 2016 Vibes with Insane 44-Ball Fifty
Hold onto your hats, cricket fans! Virat Kohli just channeled his inner 2016 god mode with a sick 44-ball fifty in the first ODI against New Zealand at BCA Stadium, Vadodara! India bowled first, keeping NZ to 300/8, while Kohli flexed his skills like it was a TikTok dance challenge. He’s now zoomed past 28,000 runs, and fans are totally here for this epic comeback!
03:40 pm on Sunday, 11 January, 2026
Kohli's Smooth Practice: Preppin' for 2nd ODI vs NZ
Kohli's Smooth Practice: Preppin' for 2nd ODI vs NZ
Yo, it’s your boy Virat Kohli, the batting king of Team India, gettin’ his groove on at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, preppin’ for that 2nd ODI against New Zealand. He’s droppin’ some serious lofted drives, lookin’ to keep that boundary game tight, fo’ shizzle. After crushin’ 93 runs last match, he’s ready to break records and keep it 100 on the field.
02:25 pm on Tuesday, 13 January, 2026

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