A brilliant century by Daryl Mitchell and his 162-run partnership with Will Young sunk Team India to a seven-wicket loss against New Zealand in the second ODI at Rajkot on Wednesday, setting up an exciting decider for Sunday.
Wednesday turned out to be a great day for the fans of star batter Virat Kohli as he reclaimed his No. 1 spot in the ICC Men's Rankings after his 93-run knock in the India vs New Zealand three-match ODI series opener at Vadodara over the past weekend.
KL entered the crease when India was three down for 115 and soon witnessed Virat Kohli's stump removed for 23. However, KL carried on for almost 30 overs, scoring a brilliant 112* in 92 balls, with 12 fours and a six at a strike rate of 121.74.
During Rajkot ODI, fans were hoping that the newly crowned world number one batter would produce eighth successive fifty-plus score in List-A cricket, but he fell for a 29-ball 23 to Kristian Clarke, which had two fours.
A fantastic unbeaten century from star wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has helped India to post 284/7 in 50 overs on the board against New Zealand in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Wednesday.
Mumbai and Delhi's domestic players heaped praises on India legends Rohit Sharna and Virat Kohli, who recently featured in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-26 matches.
Star India batter Virat Kohli has reclaimed his No. 1 spot in the ICC Men's Rankings after his 93-run knock in the India vs New Zealand three-match ODI series opener at Vadodara on Sunday.
Ahead of the second ODI against India on Wednesday, New Zealand batter Henry Nicholls has opened up about his side's preparation for the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2027.
As Team India continues its 'Mission 2027' in Rajkot, the spotlight will once again be on Rohit and Virat, now lovingly referred to as 'Ro-Ko'. As exclusively ODI players, their ODI appearances are nothing short of festivals for the team, and with the lack of ODIs being played, there is alwa
New Zealand batter Nick Kelly hopes that Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma don't score runs during the second ODI at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Wednesday.
With the series leaning in India's favour so far by 1-0, the Kiwis will be looking to get the equaliser at Rajkot. In the first ODI, during a chase of 301 runs, Iyer had played a vital knock of 49 in 47 balls, with four boundaries and a six and had a 77-run stand with Virat Kohli.