India put on an electrifying show at Holkar Stadium to complete their series win against New Zealand with three matches still left – sealing it 4-0 before heading into World Cup qualification. India are on track for one of their greatest accomplishments ever by sweeping New Zealand cleanly ahead of World Cup tournament.
Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav all showed impressive form in the India National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard, helping India dominate the series with outstanding batting performances.
| Date | Match Format | Venue | Result | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2026 | 5th T20I | Thiruvananthapuram | India won by 46 runs | Ishan Kishan 103 (43), Suryakumar Yadav 63 (30), Arshdeep Singh 5 wickets |
| 9 Mar 2025 | ICC Champions Trophy Final (ODI) | Dubai | India won by 4 wickets | Rohit Sharma 76, Daryl Mitchell 63, Kuldeep Yadav 2 wickets |
| 20 Oct 2024 | 1st Test | Bengaluru | New Zealand won by 8 wickets | Rachin Ravindra 39, Will Young 48*, India all out for 46 in first innings |
| 25 Oct 2024 | 2nd Test | Pune | New Zealand won by 113 runs | Mitchell Santner 13 wickets in match, Tom Blundell 41, Yashasvi Jaiswal 77 |
| 1 Nov 2024 | 3rd Test | Mumbai | New Zealand won by 25 runs | Ajaz Patel 6 wickets, Rishabh Pant 64, Daryl Mitchell 82 |
ODI
The One Day International (ODI) format of cricket is the standard one-day limited-overs international format. Contested between teams with full international status using standard one-day rules, it typically lasts seven hours long.
As the highest level of limited-overs international cricket sanctioned by ICC and an essential form for both players and fans.
An ODI refers to any match played between two international teams under standard One Day International rules of the International Cricket Council.
These one-day matches form an essential part of the annual international calendar and serve to decide who wins ICC World Cup championships.
ODIs center around batting, with the first team to score 100 runs winning. Each team takes turns bowling overs – with six legal balls for each side being bowled each over.
At one ODI against New Zealand on February 9, India proved themselves formidable; running them out for just 154 in 10 overs; their biggest win ever against any target ever set by them!
T20I
This month marks the start of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) men’s T20 World Cup tournament, featuring 20 teams competing in 54 matches across India and Sri Lanka.
This competition promises to be one of the biggest yet, featuring its inaugural United States cricket team matches!
T20 cricket became an international sensation in 2003 with rules designed to emphasize hitting and scoring, quickly garnering new audiences for cricket worldwide.
Since its introduction, more than 100 nations have received international T20 playing status from ICC; further increasing interest worldwide for T20.
T20 games involve each team batting and bowling for 20 overs with four players allowed per batting innings and two fielders per side batting simultaneously, and this shorter format makes for high-scoring games that are fast and entertaining – hence its widespread adoption by major leagues such as Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League.
T20 games typically take place at the same venue and time as ODIs, with a break between each play. They usually last about 1:30hrs with one additional over called the super over allowing each team to use six legal balls that may result in massive runs for their team – often used at the conclusion of series or matches involving T20.
Kohli is one of the greatest run-scorers in T20 history and an integral member of an Indian team that has won multiple World Cup titles and is ranked second in ICC T20I rankings. His ability to turn games around and his leadership have cemented him a place as one of the great captains in cricket history.
Kohli was widely revered for his attacking batting style and ability to hit sixes from virtually anywhere on the pitch. Additionally, he proved an adept wicket-keeper with his cool temperament under pressure situations.
Additionally, Kohli is very humble player who showed great respect to all opponents while always giving his best for team work and providing young cricketers with role models to emulate. As the perfect ambassador of Indian cricket – loved by fans worldwide – and being remembered generations later; Kohli will forever remain one of its legends.
