Glenn Phillips scored a century in the win over India. Kohli reached a record-extending 54th ODI century and Rana hit a whirlwind 52 off 43 balls, before a decisive over from Zak Foulkes broke India's resistance. The way we built partnerships, with (Will) Young and GP (Phillips)," said Mitchell, who was named Player of the Series. New Zealand had lost their seven previous ODI series in India. First time a NZ team has won an ODI series here, that's special," New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell said.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 18, 2026 18:59 UTC