With the ODI series locked at 1-1, India and New Zealand are set for a straight shootout in the third and final match at Indore on Sunday. A batting-friendly pitch, pleasant weather and plenty at stake promise a high-voltage finish to the series.
Series on the Line in Indore Decider
The three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand reaches its climax at the Holkar Cricket Stadium. After India took the opening ODI and New Zealand bounced back strongly in the second, Sunday’s match will decide the series winner.
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India will be keen to start the year with a home series win, while New Zealand are chasing something bigger — their first-ever ODI series victory on Indian soil.
India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI: Full Squad Lists
India squad: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (w), Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja.
New Zealand squad: Devon Conway (w), Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell (c), Zakary Foulkes, Nick Kelly, Josh Clarkson, Michael Rae, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Hay, Adithya Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Jayden Lennox.
Final playing XIs are expected to be announced after the toss, with both sides likely to back their batting depth at Indore.
Pitch Report: Expect Runs at Holkar Stadium
The Indore surface has a reputation for big scores, and this match should be no different. The pitch usually offers true bounce and good pace early on, making life easier for batters. As the match progresses, bowlers may get some grip, but defending totals here hasn’t been easy.
Teams batting first often look to put up a big total, knowing the pitch can slow down slightly in the second innings.
Weather Update for IND vs NZ 3rd ODI
Weather conditions in Indore look ideal for cricket. According to AccuWeather, the maximum temperature on Sunday is expected to hover around 27°C, with the minimum dropping close to 11°C in the evening. Clear skies mean no rain interruptions are expected.
India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI: Match Timings
- Date: Sunday, January 18
- Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
- Toss: 1:00 PM IST
- Match Start: 1:30 PM IST
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Where to Watch IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live
The series decider will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
Head-to-Head in Indore
India and New Zealand have played just one ODI at the Holkar Stadium before. That match, in January 2023, saw India register a convincing 90-run win.
Match Prediction
With conditions favouring batters and both teams evenly matched, the final ODI is expected to be a close contest. The side that handles pressure better — especially in the middle overs — is likely to walk away with the series.
