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Indore: It all comes down to this. India cricket team and New Zealand cricket team lock horns in the third and final ODI at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, with the series perfectly poised at 1-1. The toss is scheduled for 1 PM IST, with the first ball to be bowled at 1:30 PM IST on Sunday.
For India, it’s about pride and an enviable home record. For New Zealand, it’s a chance to do something they’ve never done before — win an ODI series on Indian soil.
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India Aim to Extend Dominant Home Run
India, led by Shubman Gill, are unbeaten in home bilateral ODI series since 2019, a record they’ll be keen to protect. The spotlight, as always, is on senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
While Kohli has looked fluent and assured, Rohit is still searching for a defining knock in the series after getting starts in the first two matches. India’s middle order and spin attack, featuring Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja, will once again play a key role on Indore’s traditionally high-scoring surface.
Black Caps Eye First-Ever ODI Series Win in India
New Zealand, captained by Michael Bracewell, arrive full of confidence after leveling the series in Rajkot. The Black Caps have toured India for ODIs since 1989 but have never returned with a series trophy.
Much of their belief comes from Daryl Mitchell, whose commanding knock in the previous game showed how effective New Zealand can be against India’s bowling. Will Young’s calm approach at the top and the team’s overall comfort against spin have stood out so far.
If they replicate that composure under pressure in Indore, history could be within touching distance.
Pitch and Conditions at Holkar Stadium
The Holkar Stadium is known for flat pitches and quick outfields, often turning matches into run-fests. Batters are expected to enjoy the conditions, though spinners could come into play as the game progresses. Winning the toss and chasing has often been the preferred option here.
Squads at a Glance
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Ayush Badoni, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Jayden Lennox, Nick Kelly, Adithya Ashok, Josh Clarkson, Michael Rae
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What’s at Stake Today
For India, it’s about maintaining dominance at home. For New Zealand, it’s about breaking a decades-old barrier. With form players on both sides and a batter-friendly pitch, fans can expect a tense, high-quality decider.
Stay tuned for live score updates and key moments as the IND vs NZ 3rd ODI unfolds in Indore.
