Photos: India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI: KL Rahul ton not enough as Kiwis win

First Published Feb 11, 2020, 11:51 AM IST

New Zealand defeated India by five wickets to complete a 3-0 clean sweep of the three-match ODI series on Tuesday (February 11) in Mount Maunganui. KL Rahul's century (112) went in vain as the Kiwis successfully chased down 297 in the third ODI. Henry Nicholls was the top scorer for the hosts with 80. Martin Guptill (66) and Colin de Grandhomme (58 not out) too hit half centuries. For India, Yuzvendra Chahal took three wickets. Now, the two teams will play two Tests. Earlier, India had claimed a historic 5-0 clean sweep in the T20I rubber.

New Zealand players pose for pictures after winning the series 3-0

New Zealand players pose for pictures after winning the series 3-0

KL Rahul scores 112 off 113 balls. He came to bat at No. 5 after India were reduced to 623 in 12.1 overs

KL Rahul scores 112 off 113 balls. He came to bat at No. 5 after India were reduced to 62/3 in 12.1 overs

Rahul celebrates his century against New Zealand during the third ODI on Tuesday (February 11)

Rahul celebrates his century against New Zealand during the third ODI on Tuesday (February 11)

Prithvi Shaw plays a shot en route to his 42-ball 40 at the top of the order

Prithvi Shaw plays a shot en route to his 42-ball 40 at the top of the order

Shaw and captain Virat Kohli during their partnership

Shaw and captain Virat Kohli during their partnership

Shaw was run out for 40 in the 13th over of the innings

Shaw was run out for 40 in the 13th over of the innings

A disappointed Shaw walks back to the pavilion

A disappointed Shaw walks back to the pavilion

New Zealand players celebrate the dismissal of Shaw

New Zealand players celebrate the dismissal of Shaw

Kyle Jamieson celebrates after dismissing India opener Mayank Agarwal for just one run

Kyle Jamieson celebrates after dismissing India opener Mayank Agarwal for just one run

Kohli plays a shot during his brief innings. He was out for nine

Kohli plays a shot during his brief innings. He was out for nine

Kohli returns to the pavilion after his dismissal

Kohli returns to the pavilion after his dismissal

Shreyas Iyer in action during his half century knock

Shreyas Iyer in action during his half century knock

Opener Henry Nicholls was the top scorer for the Kiwis with 80

Opener Henry Nicholls was the top scorer for the Kiwis with 80

Colin de Grandhomme hit a belligerent 58 not out off 28 balls

Colin de Grandhomme hit a belligerent 58 not out off 28 balls

Martin Guptill celebrates his half century

Martin Guptill celebrates his half century

Kane Williamson and Tom Latham pose with the winners trophy

Kane Williamson and Tom Latham pose with the winners trophy

Virat Kohli and his teammates are disappointed as they leave the field after the end of the match

Virat Kohli and his teammates are disappointed as they leave the field after the end of the match