How did Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli perform in ODIs vs New Zealand?

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli struggled in the ODI series against New Zealand.

The ODI series between India and New Zealand has come to an end. Except for one match, which was washed out, the series delivered plenty of action and memorable moments for cricket fans.

Former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma scored 30 runs in four innings, getting out for a duck twice. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli accumulated 86 runs in four innings.

The Men in Blue started their ODI campaign after winning the T20I series 3-2. In the first match, India defeated New Zealand by five wickets via the DLS method. The Men in Blue were favoured by the DLS method once again in the second game, where they won by four runs.

The third match of the series was washed out with not a single over bowled. The fourth match became the first game of the series when it did not rain. However, after Will Young’s century, Matt Henry’s six-wicket haul secured the win for the Black Caps.

Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli’ performance in ODIs vs New Zealand?

Rohit Sharma scored 30 runs in four innings for India. One of the most experienced players on the line-up, a better performance was expected from the 39-year-old, especially considering his form against the West Indies last month.

However, the former Indian skipper has a disastrous run in New Zealand. In the first two games, he was dismissed by Kyle Jamieson before Matt Henry and Matthew Fisher also got the better of him.

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli‘s campaign in New Zealand started with a promising half-century. The 38-year-old scored 74 off 51 deliveries in the first game and helped the Men in Blue take an early lead over the hosts. However, afterwards, the veteran batter struggled to keep up with the pace overseas.

In Wellington, he scored only seven runs before being dismissed for a duck in Mount Maunganui. In the final ODI, he scored only five runs, concluding his run against the Black Caps with a total of 86 runs in four innings.

Their performance will surely raise concerns in the Indian camp, as the two veterans are expected to lead the Men in Blue’s batting line-up in the upcoming 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, set to be played on the African continent.

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