Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips left India in turmoil with their record-breaking partnership in Indore during the third ODI on Sunday, January 18. Mitchell scored his fourth hundred against India while Phillips, who started slowly, scored a dazzling century as a duo they put on 219 runs from 186 balls for the fourth wicket.
It was a record as it was the highest partnership by a New Zealand duo against India in India, surpassing the previous partnership of Tom Latham and Ross Taylor in 2017 during a match at the Wankhede Stadium. Mitchell scored 137 while Phillips got 106 as they bailed the Blackcaps out of a tough spot early on.
IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Update
Highest partnership for any wicket for New Zealand vs. India in India in ODIs
219 – Daryl Mitchell & Glenn Phillips, Indore, 2026* (4th wicket) (TODAY)
200 – Tom Latham & Ross Taylor, Mumbai (Wankhede), 2017 (4th wicket)
181 – Daryl Mitchell & Kane Williamson, Mumbai (Wankhede), 2023 (3rd wicket)
India were on top of the contest as they dismissed the openers in the first two overs and claimed the wicket of Will Young in the 13th over. From then on, Mitchell and Phillips came together and steadied the ship before launching an onslaught against the Indian bowlers.
Both men did not allow the Indian spinners to settle and were strict on any loose balls at the Holkar Stadium, which is known for high scores. It was also the second highest partnership for any wicket against India in ODIs
Highest partnership for any wicket for New Zealand vs. India in ODIs
221* – Tom Latham & Kane Williamson, Auckland, 2022 (4th wicket)
219 – Daryl Mitchell & Glenn Phillips, Indore, 2026 (4th wicket) (TODAY)
200 – Tom Latham & Ross Taylor, Wankhede, 2017 (4th wicket)
This would end up being the sixth highest partnership for New Zealand in ODIs before Phillips was the first man to be dismissed. Mitchell also departed as soon as Siraj got a wicket to curb the run scoring.
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January 18, 2026