Commanding centuries from New Zealand batters Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips set up a historic series win for the Black Caps, who beat India by 41 runs in the third and final ODI in Indore on Sunday.

Star India batter Virat Kohli reclaimed the No.1 spot in the latest ICC Men's Rankings update after India's four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first ODI.

His masterclass on Sunday was the 37-year-old's fifth consecutive 50-plus score in ODIs.

Virat Kohli hit 93 to help India chase down 301 in a tense four-wicket win over New Zealand in the first one-day international on Sunday.

He praised Kohli’s hunger, intensity, and passion, calling him the closest batter to challenge Sachin Tendulkar’s records.

Virat Kohli marked his return to domestic cricket in emphatic fashion as he shattered a long-standing record on his first outing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, while Rohit Sharma also made headlines with a blistering century-plus knock on the same day.

India's batting superstars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma may be headed for a pay cut despite their standout performances in the recently concluded ODI series against South Africa.

At an age when most cricketers either step away from the game or begin planning for life beyond it, India’s evergreen greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are still rewriting what longevity can look like at the elite level. And now, they appear poised for a fascinating duel for the No.1 spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings.

The 37-year-old amassed 302 runs including two centuries and one fifty  in three matches to dispel any doubts over his enduring quality as a top-order batter.

Virat Kohli's second successive century went in vain as South Africa rode on a 110 by Aiden Markram to chase down 359 for a series-levelling win over India on Wednesday.

Virat Kohli struck his second successive century and along with Ruturaj Gaikwad helped power India to 358-5 against South Africa in the second one-day international on Wednesday.

Former opener Virender Sehwag said: "Kohli is not chasing records, records are chasing Kohli. His hunger and passion remain the same today. King stays king!"

Virat Kohli ruled out any possibility of returning to test or Twenty20 internationals after his player-of-the-match century guided India to a 17-run win over South Africa, but said he felt as prepared as ever to continue playing in the 50-over format.

Virat Kohli's record-extending 52nd one-day international century laid the groundwork for India's 17-run win over South Africa on Sunday, getting the hosts off to a winning start in their three-match series after the visitors swept the tests last week.

The owner of India Premier League cricket champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru is considering selling the team, which could be worth "as much as $2 billion".

His 68 off 48 balls, his 40th half-century in the format, anchored Pakistan’s chase of 140 after early setbacks.

A composed 74 from Matt Short and a maiden half-century by Cooper Connolly steered Australia to a two-wicket win over India on Thursday, sealing the three-match one-day series with a game to go.

For fans, the nostalgia will be palpable — two legends possibly making their final bow in Australian conditions, cheered on by crowds packed with Indian supporters in Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney.

The 2027 World Cup dreams of India's batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma appear slim, with head coach Gautam Gambhir refusing to look that far even if he does not doubt their quality.

As the T20 format returns for the first time since 2022, here are some of the standout records from past editions: