New Zealand dough Daryl Mitchell He once again proved his mettle against India as he set fire to his third ODI with a breathtaking century, sending the fans into a frenzy at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. The right-hander continued his golden run against the Indian attack with another commanding knock that underlined his status as one of the most reliable overseas batsmen on Indian soil.
Daryl Mitchell’s love affair with Indian terms continues
Batting in his customary No. 4 position for New Zealand, Mitchell brought up his fourth ODI hundred against India, all of which have been remarkable in India. The 34-year-old hit the milestone during the third ODI of the three-match series, displaying a perfect blend of power and composure on a batting-friendly surface.
It was Mitchell’s second consecutive century in the ongoing series, having crossed the 80-run mark in all three matches. Mitchell’s consistency stood out in a contest where bowlers often struggled for answers, as he calmly built up his innings before pacing with authority.
Mitchell’s serial numbers paint a picture of sheer dominance. He followed up his 84 in the first two ODIs and his unbeaten 131 with another triple-figure score in Indore. His ability to adapt to spaces and situations has been one of the defining characteristics of New Zealand’s batting performances in the series.
It should be noted that Mitchell’s form against India has been out of this round. In the 2025 Champions Trophy final against India, he scored a crucial 63, further cementing his reputation as a big playmaker against high-quality opposition.
Elite company among Kiwi greats
Notably, Mitchell has now become the second New Zealand batsman to register four consecutive 50-plus ODI scores against India. In doing so, he joined his former captain Kane Williamson who scored five such points in 2014.
What makes Mitchell’s record even more impressive is that no international side has given him more than two ODI centuries. But India have now seen him score four hundreds, highlighting the unique comfort he has found batting in Indian conditions.
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Glenn Phillips joins Mitchell as the party continues for Kiwi batters
Adding yet another moment of brilliance to New Zealand’s memorable outing, Glenn Phillips brought up his second ODI century with a knock that perfectly showcased his temperament and explosive range. Phillips endured his Test debut, taking 37 deliveries to register his first boundary, but he never looked at the crease. Once settled in, the dynamic batsman shifted gears sharply, with clean hitting and sharp placement to dismantle the Indian bowling attack.
He eventually reached his hundred in just 83 balls, turning a slow start into a stunning statement innings. Mitchell, on the other hand, was clearly delighted, hugging Phillips and patting him on the back in a heartfelt celebration that reflected New Zealand’s strong camaraderie and dominance in the middle.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
DARYLL MITCHELL IN INDIA AND LAST 7 ODI INNINGS:
– Hundred.
– Hundred.
– 17 Runs.
– Fifty.
– Fifty.
– Hundred.
– One hundred*.This is just unreal stuff from Daryl Mitchell. 🙇 ♂️🥶 pic.twitter.com/OnI5xcJhhD
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) January 18, 2026
– Hundreds of INDs in Dharamsala.
– Hundreds of INDs in Mumbai.
– Hundreds of INDs in Rajkot.
– Hundreds of INDs in Indore.DARYL MITCHELL – THE MONSTER IN THE ODIES IN INDIA. 🥶🔥 pic.twitter.com/MxFH43vqzG
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 18, 2026
Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell Indore 😭😭 #INDVSNZODI pic.twitter.com/TF8okeaIRD
— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) January 18, 2026
Daryl Mitchell vs India in ODIs: pic.twitter.com/yOYa0fKEGY
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) January 18, 2026
Every time I see Daryl Mitchell Team India 😭😭 #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/R3rBG9cGZo
— Incognito Cricket (@Incognitocric) January 18, 2026
Travis head before Daryl Mitchell kya kya hai kya problem hai se India #INDvsNZ #DarylMitchell #century pic.twitter.com/21u2A1w2Km
— Deeeep ⚡ (@XyzAbc1424064) January 18, 2026
Daryl Mitchell enters the ‘India ke dushman’ club pic.twitter.com/v4YqckfOWX
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) January 18, 2026
– A hundred in Dharamshala.
– Hundred at Wankhede.
– Hundred in Rajkot.
– Hundred in Indore.DARYL MITCHELL’S 4 HUNDREDS FROM 5 ODIs ARE AGAINST INDIA. pic.twitter.com/jQ0FZbcicf
– HAND (@IMManu_18) January 18, 2026
Glenn Phillips joins the act in Indore with a magnificent century 👏#INDvNZ 📝: https://t.co/MRZ6l9Rmi0 pic.twitter.com/ABp9dCbHy8
— ICC (@ICC) January 18, 2026
FACE BY DARYL MITCHELL.
– Quality hundred by Mitchell, he is simply unstoppable against India. The love affair continues in India. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/qvkHTVzNCZ
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 18, 2026
Daryl Mitchell on performing against the Indian team: #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/Y2fOhD1sOL
— 🅰️ J (@EHuman0) January 18, 2026
The form of Daryl Mitchell is unprecedented, unheard of, unreal. He makes a mockery of ODI cricket, making batting look ridiculously easy.
He smashed another hundred which is quite normal in ODIs especially against us. Bro has mastered the art of pacing the shot with the right shot… pic.twitter.com/yjGlioo8G
— Akshat (@Akshatgoel1408) January 18, 2026
SIR GLENN PHILLIPS:
He can shoot
He can cook
Can hold doors
He can fly in the field
He can lift 185 kgThere’s nothing he can’t do, what an athlete he is pic.twitter.com/5URF8YSZvt
— 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭!𝟎𝐧_👑🚩 (@bholination) January 18, 2026
Daryl Mitchell is India’s new enemy #INDvNZ #ODI #blackcaps
— Anubhav Chatterjee (@X10FACTOR) January 18, 2026
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Another century another day for Daryl Mitchell💥
He cooked Indian bowlers again😭 pic.twitter.com/QIHUblunzx— kohli 👑 (@der_keval) January 18, 2026
Most 100s for NZ and IND in Men’s ODIs:
Nathan Astle – 5
Daryl Mitchell – 4*
Chris Cairns – 3
Ross Taylor – 3#INDvNZ #INDvsNZ— sudharshan sridharan (@sudharshansrid1) January 18, 2026
Best student from Ram Rahim
Academy: Glenn Phillips.Hit ✔️
Bowling ✔️
Keeping doors ✔️
Field anywhere in the world ✔️pic.twitter.com/0fFIBwBGUI— 𝑨𝑻10 (@Loyalsachfan10) January 18, 2026
Daryl Mitchell is classy 👏🏽
— A (@Nohabl0espanol) January 18, 2026
Daryl Mitchell’s technique as an ODI batsman is incredible. 3 hundreds in 4 matches, Wow. The way he comes out of the crease to hit the spinners – incredible 👏👏#INDVSNZODI
— Rashmi Mayur (@rashmimayurr) January 18, 2026
Back to back ODI centuries for Daryl Mitchell 💯 pic.twitter.com/0Ys4zCVGnm
— RCBIANS OFFICIAL (@RcbianOfficial) January 18, 2026
🚨 300 RUNS FOR DARYL MITCHELL IN THIS ODI SERIES 🤯🔥#INDVSNZODI pic.twitter.com/X0bTfBt7vL
— Nandgopal Kumar (@NandgopalK28724) January 18, 2026
🚨 Hundred by Daryl Mitchell in the series decider pic.twitter.com/JuurRrXjBC
— VIKAS (@Vikas662005) January 18, 2026
Reverse face for Daryl Mitchell!!!! pic.twitter.com/YTyxNwmjmR
— ImRo45 (@AlamgirSh1997) January 18, 2026
Daryl Mitchell’s second back-to-back century in the three-match series.#DarylMitchell #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/LHbKrB03h8
— 𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐨𝐨𝐩 (@iamAkashAU) January 18, 2026
Glenn Phillips can bat.
Glenn Phillips can horn.
Glenn Phillips can fly in the field.
Glenn Phillips can keep.4D cricketer of kiwis in white ball cricket. pic.twitter.com/iQMWGI7M32
— Vivek (@Hailkohli18) January 18, 2026
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