Pujara backs Kohli over Rohit for New Zealand ODI century, predicts 2-2 series result

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has said that Virat Kohli carries a slightly better chance than Rohit Sharma of scoring a century during the five-match ODI series against New Zealand, which runs from November 4 to November 15, 2026, across Auckland, Mount Maunganui, Hamilton and Wellington. Pujara explained his reasoning by pointing to the different demands that New Zealand conditions place on an opening batter compared with a number three.