With ODI series locked at 1-1, India seek to protect home streak against New Zealand
India have not lost a bilateral ODI series at home since March 2019, when Australia famously recovered from 0-2 down to win 3-2, clinching the decider in Delhi.
India have not lost a bilateral ODI series at home since March 2019, when Australia famously recovered from 0-2 down to win 3-2, clinching the decider in Delhi.
India began the series with a four-wicket win in Vadodara, though the victory came at a cost.
Gill’s omission from India’s T20 World Cup squad has added an extra layer of intrigue to the series, turning the ODIs into an important platform for the 24-year-old to reassert his credentials.
With this, India won the three-match ODI series 2-1, making a grand comeback with the white ball after being swept aside 0-2 in the Test series. This is India's 10th successive ODI series triumph at home.
Kohli, who struck a 120-ball 135 in the opening ODI to guide India to victory, carried that momentum into Raipur on Wednesday, bringing up his 84th international century and the 53rd of his ODI career.
Rohit, who first toured Australia during the 2007–08 CB Series, and Kohli, who made his mark here in the 2011–12 season with a sparkling Test century in Adelaide, have been at the heart of India’s golden generation.
India had earlier posted 264/9 after being inserted to bat in testing morning conditions, with Rohit Sharma making 73, Shreyas Iyer hitting 61 and Axar Patel chipping in with 44.
Speaking after India’s training session, Axar said the presence of the two stalwarts would greatly benefit Gill’s leadership.
The BCCI selectors on Saturday announced a strong 15-member squad for the series against Australia, with Gill set to lead the side for the first time in the format after being named as Rohit’s successor.
Most players in the current Australian squad are no strangers to Indian conditions, having featured regularly in bilateral series as well as the Women’s Premier League (WPL).
