The India vs New Zealand ODI series heads into a decisive final act on Sunday as the two teams lock horns in the third and final ODI at Indore’s Holkar Stadium. With the series level at 1-1, both sides have everything to play for, but India are expected to tweak their playing combination in a bid to gain the edge on a batting-friendly surface.
India won the series opener before New Zealand bounced back strongly in Rajkot, exposing a few gaps in the Indian line-up. As a result, changes are likely for the decider, especially in the bowling and middle-order departments.
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India May Ring in Two Changes for Decider
According to team indications, India could bring in Arshdeep Singh in place of Prasidh Krishna. Arshdeep’s ability to swing the new ball and bowl at the death could prove useful on Indore’s flat track, where controlling runs will be key.
In the middle order, Ayush Badoni is likely to replace Nitish Kumar Reddy. The management is keen to test Badoni’s composure under pressure, especially with the series on the line.
The rest of the Indian core is expected to remain unchanged, with senior batters and all-rounders backing their recent performances.
New Zealand Unlikely to Tinker With Winning Combination
New Zealand, on the other hand, are expected to stick with the XI that won in Rajkot. The visitors delivered a balanced performance with both bat and ball in the second ODI, leaving little reason for changes in a must-win encounter.
Led by Michael Bracewell, the Kiwi side will once again rely on their disciplined bowling attack and a steady top order to counter India’s firepower.
Pitch and Conditions at Holkar Stadium
The Holkar Stadium is known for high-scoring ODIs, with short boundaries and a quick outfield. Batters are expected to enjoy themselves, while bowlers will need variations and smart field placements to survive.
Winning the toss could be crucial, with chasing often considered the safer option under lights.
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IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: Predicted Playing XIs
India (Probable XI):
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ayush Badoni, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep यादव, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh
New Zealand (Probable XI):
Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Jaden Lennox, Jack Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Kristian Clarke
With the series tied and conditions favouring an aggressive brand of cricket, the Indore ODI promises a high-voltage finish between two evenly matched sides.
