India lose three wickets without a run for the first time in ODI history

India lost their first three wickets without scoring a run against New Zealand, suffering that start for the first time in their one-day international history, according to media reports.

The opening collapse left India three wickets down with their total still at zero. The date and venue of the match could not be independently confirmed.

India had also suffered a first against New Zealand earlier: on 18 January 2026, they were reported to have lost a home ODI series to the visitors for the first time. Cricket analysts credited New Zealand’s controlled bowling, field settings and consistency throughout the series with overcoming India’s batting strength and home advantage. The defeat drew reactions from supporters and pundits, some of whom described it as a wake-up call before upcoming international tournaments.

India’s batting had produced a very different milestone in a report dated 1 October 2026, when they completed only the second successful chase of a target above 400 in men’s ODI history. West Indies made 405 for seven, but India reached 406 for two to win by eight wickets in 2026. That success came 20 years after the first such chase.