The third and decisive match of the India vs New Zealand three-match ODI series is to be played on Sunday, January 18 at Holkar Stadium, Indore. Team India’s star batsman Virat Kohli, who is in tremendous form, reached Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain to seek blessings of Mahakal before this match. During this time, Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav was also seen with him. Kohli and Kuldeep also participated in the Bhasma Aarti of Mahakal during this period. After having darshan of Mahakal, both these players will leave for Indore today.
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India vs New Zealand ODI series is tied at 1-1. India had won by 4 wickets in the first ODI, while in the second ODI, New Zealand made a strong comeback and defeated India by 7 wickets. After offering prayers at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, speaking to ANI, Kuldeep Yadav said, “It was a very good experience. I had darshan here for the first time 9 years ago. It gives a lot of happiness and peace. Everything is good by the grace of God, and if His grace continues, we will do well in the World Cup.”
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Let us tell you, T20 World Cup 2026 is going to start from 7th February. This time the World Cup is being organized in India and Sri Lanka. Kuldeep Yadav is part of the World Cup squad. Before the T20 World Cup, India has to play a 5-match T20 series at home against New Zealand, which will start after the ODI series. Talking about Virat Kohli, he achieved the first position in the ICC ODI rankings by playing a explosive inning of 93 runs in the first ODI against New Zealand. Kohli became number one in the ODI rankings after 2021. He was out cheaply in the second ODI, although he will have a chance to retain the number-1 ranking by performing well in Indore.
