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India vs NZ: Series Levelled, Indore Decider Looms
18 Jan
Summary
- New Zealand leveled the series 1-1 with a seven-wicket victory.
- KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 112, but the rest of the batting struggled.
- The series decider will be played in Indore on Sunday.
New Zealand secured a seven-wicket win in Rajkot, drawing the series 1-1 and setting up a thrilling decider. Daryl Mitchell's sharp bowling and powerful batting proved decisive for the visitors.
India's batting lineup struggled, with KL Rahul emerging as the lone resilient figure. He showcased his class with a remarkable unbeaten 112 off 92 balls, guiding India to a respectable total. Rahul's impressive record against New Zealand continued, averaging 93.8 runs across 10 innings.
The attention now moves to Indore for the series finale this Sunday. This match will also mark the final ODI appearance for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli before India's next ODI engagement in July. Kohli aims to improve his record at Indore, a venue where he hasn't yet scored a half-century.
