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Kohli's 85th century in vain as NZ win series
The Daily Guardian
|January 19, 2026
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli struck his 85th international century and record-extending 54th ODI hundred during the third and final ODI against New Zealand at the Holkar Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
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Virat Kohli. (File photo)
Kohli reached the landmark in 91 deliveries, bringing up his 41st hundred on home soil. The innings also highlighted his consistency against multiple opponents, with seven or more centuries against five nations: 10 vs Sri Lanka, 9 vs West Indies, 8 vs Australia, 7 vs South Africa, and 7 vs New Zealand.
His century came in a challenging chase of 338 runs, keeping India in contention in a high-stakes encounter.
Despite Kohli’s heroics, India fell short, with New Zealand claiming a 41-run victory to clinch the series 2-1. The Black Caps posted 337/8 before bowling India out for 296 in 46 overs. The match ended in dramatic fashion as Kuldeep Yadav was run out by a precise throw from Kris-tian Clarke, despite Arshdeep Singh striking a boundary in the final moments.
Earlier, Harshit Rana and Kohli had attempted a strong fightback, but New Zealand's fielding and counterattack-ing strategy proved decisive.
This story is from the January 19, 2026 edition of The Daily Guardian.
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