Team India's historic home ODI series loss to New Zealand highlighted key takeaways from the defeat. Virat Kohli's return to form and Harshit Rana being groomed as an all-rounder stood out as positives. However, middle-overs bowling struggles, Ravindra Jadeja's declining impact, and increasing scrutiny on head coach Gautam Gambhir exposed concerns over India's ODI depth and consistency at home.