Last Updated: October 4, 2026 02:25 PM
Two of India’s biggest batting stars just finished a memorable series. Fans everywhere now want to know what comes next for both of them.
A Strong Series Against West Indies
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli both played a key role recently. India won the first two ODIs against West Indies quite comfortably. However, the hosts lost the third match by 5 wickets.
That defeat came in New Chandigarh on October 3, 2026. Despite the loss, both senior batters showed excellent batting form.
Rohit Sharma’s Impressive Numbers
Rohit Sharma finished as India’s second-leading run-scorer in this series. He scored 225 runs across 3 innings at an average of 75. His effort included 32 runs in the opening match of the series.
He then smashed a brilliant 101 runs from just 75 balls in the next match. Rohit added another fine innings of 92 runs in the finale.
Virat Kohli’s Record-Breaking Series
Kohli also enjoyed a truly memorable series with the bat recently. He scored 168 runs across 3 innings at an average of 56. His best knock came early in the series, with an unbeaten 139 from 88 balls.
During this series, Kohli also reached 15,000 ODI runs in total. He became only the second batter in history to reach that remarkable mark. Sachin Tendulkar remains the only other player with this achievement.
When Will They Play Next Match For India
The BCCI has not yet announced India’s squad for New Zealand. Still, selectors are widely expected to include Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Their recent batting form makes a strong case for their inclusion in the squad.
India’s next ODI assignment is a five-match series against New Zealand. The first ODI will be played on November 4 at Eden Park, Auckland. All five matches will begin quite early at 7:30 AM IST local time.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2026 | 1st ODI | Eden Park, Auckland | 7:30 AM |
| November 7, 2026 | 2nd ODI | Hnry Stadium, Wellington | 7:30 AM |
| November 10, 2026 | 3rd ODI | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 7:30 AM |
| November 13, 2026 | 4th ODI | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | 7:30 AM |
| November 15, 2026 | 5th ODI | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | 7:30 AM |
The Road Before The ODI Series
Before the ODIs, India will play five T20Is against New Zealand. That shorter five-match T20I series begins on October 22, 2026 before the ODIs. However, the ODI series remains the most likely stage for their return.
Fans expect Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play in the next match for India there. Everyone connected to Indian cricket will watch closely to see how both batters perform.
