Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli struggle in New Zealand ODI series
The experienced batters recorded low series hauls as India's top order failed to score an individual hundred in the five-match series.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli struggled during India's recent ODI tour of New Zealand, according to the Times of India. The two experienced batters recorded series hauls of 86 and 30 runs, respectively, in challenging conditions.
Virat Kohli scored 74 in the series opener at Eden Park but recorded scores of 7, 0, and 5 in his following three innings. Rohit Sharma crossed the double-digit mark only once during the tour and recorded two ducks.
The top order misfired throughout the series, marking the first time in over five years that none of India's top three batters scored an individual hundred in a five-match series. This has occurred twice since the 2013 Champions Trophy, both times against New Zealand.
The batters faced difficulties against pace, bounce, and movement from the New Zealand bowlers. Both players were caught on the crease during the fourth ODI and struggled with shot selection in the final fixture.
The tour serves as a precursor to the 2027 ODI World Cup. India is scheduled to play Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe following this tour, before facing South Africa.
