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Virat Kohli's Record Century in Defeat as NZ Clinch Historic ODI Series

Despite a valiant 124 from Virat Kohli, India lost the third ODI to New Zealand, conceding the series. Kohli's century was his 85th international ton and saw him surpass Ricky Ponting's record for most ODI runs batting at number three. New Zealand's victory, powered by centuries from Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips, marked their first-ever ODI series win on Indian soil. The defeat overshadowed Kohli's personal milestones and a fighting maiden fifty from India's Harshit Rana.

Key Points: Virat Kohli Century, Records vs NZ in India's ODI Series Loss

  • Kohli's 124 was his 85th international ton
  • He broke Ricky Ponting's record for most ODI runs at No.3
  • NZ secured first-ever ODI series win in India
  • Daryl Mitchell & Glenn Phillips scored centuries for NZ
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Virat Kohli spotted at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

Virat Kohli scored a brilliant 124, breaking Ricky Ponting's record, but India lost to NZ, who secured their first-ever ODI series win in India.

"This is Virat's 85th international century, and the chase for Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international centuries continues."

Mumbai, January 19

Hours after India's defeat against New Zealand in the third ODI, star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli was spotted at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Monday.

While India failed to seal the ODI series win against New Zealand, Kohli slammed a valiant century, offering the Men in Blue and fans some hope and setting several records and milestones.

Kohli scored an outstanding 108-ball 124 with 10 fours and three sixes. This is Virat's 85th international century, and the chase for Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international centuries continues. Also, this is Virat's 54th ODI ton, a record-extending one.

This was his seventh ODI ton against New Zealand in 36 innings, the most by a batter against the Kiwis in the format. Also, his 10 centuries against NZ across all formats, including three in Tests, are the most by a batter against the Kiwis.

Also, he went past Australian icon Ricky Ponting (12,655 runs) for most runs in ODI cricket at number three. In 244 matches and innings at that spot, he has made 12,676 runs at an average of 61.53, with 47 centuries and 67 fifties and a best score of 183.

Coming to the match, New Zealand clinched their first-ever ODI series win in India with a 41-run win over the hosts in the third ODI in Indore.

Centuries from Daryl Mitchell (137*) and Glenn Phillips (106) took NZ to 337/8, despite three wickets from Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh.

An incredible lone warrior century from Kohli and his 99-run stand with lower-order batter Harshit Rana, who scored his maiden ODI fifty, went in vain as New Zealand downed the Men in Blue.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great innings by Virat, no doubt. But the team lost the series at home. That's the bottom line. We need to look beyond individual brilliance. Bowling and fielding were below par. Need to fix this before the World Cup.
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Aman W
Saw the pics at the airport. He looked focused, not defeated. That's the mindset of a champion. On to the next challenge. The records he's breaking are insane - past Ponting now! Legend.
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Sarah B
Respect from a Kiwi fan here! Kohli was phenomenal. Mitchell and Phillips were great for us, but Kohli's century was special. Tough luck for India, but what a series! Good cricket all around.
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Vikram M
Shoutout to Harshit Rana too! Maiden fifty and a good partnership with Virat. Shows the fighting spirit. We lost, but the future looks bright with such youngsters. Chin up, Team India!
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Kavya N
Feeling a bit sad about the series loss at home, yaar. But Virat's form is the biggest positive. If he's firing like this, we are always in the game. Hope he gets some rest before the next assignment.

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