India's ODI Series: A Stunning Loss and What's Next?

Folks, India's ODI journey in 2026? A total disaster! They lost to New Zealand in Indore, 1-2, can you believe it? Kohli fought valiantly with a century, but it was like bringing a spoon to a knife fight! New Zealand? First series win here—big league! Now, India’s onto T20s, and Afghanistan better be ready in June. Huge expectations, folks!
Quick rundown
- Kohli’s 124 keeps India competitive in a 338-target chase that ends in a 1-2 series loss.
- Harshit Rana’s maiden ODI fifty lights up the middle order for India.
- India shifts focus to T20Is and IPL as Kohli and Rohit skip the format they retired from in 2024.
- Afghanistan to tour India for a three-match ODI series in June 2026, marking a return to ODIs.
- England visit India in July 2026 for a three-match ODI series as build-up to the 2027 World Cup.