The 3rd and final ODI of the India vs New Zealand series 2026 will see India take on New Zealand at Indore.The match will be played at Holkar Cricket Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
New Zealand stunned India with a dominant win in the second ODI and are now chasing their first-ever ODI series win on Indian soil. India, meanwhile, must win this match to avoid losing the series at home.
IND vs NZ Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India vs New Zealand ODI Series 2026 |
| Match | India vs New Zealand – 3rd ODI |
| Date | Sunday, 18 January 2026 |
| Time | 1:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore |
Match Preview
New Zealand (NZ)
New Zealand have been outstanding in the series, especially with the bat.
- Won the 2nd ODI convincingly
- Dominating the middle overs
- Batters playing fearless cricket
Daryl Mitchell has been India’s biggest problem. He has scored 3 centuries and 2 fifties in his last 5 ODI innings vs India, showing complete control against Indian bowlers. New Zealand scored 100+ runs between overs 20–35 in the last match, which made the difference.
Key Players:
Daryl Mitchell, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Kyle Jamieson
India (IND)
India had some positives in the second ODI but were outplayed in key phases.
- KL Rahul scored a fighting century
- Bowlers struggling for wickets
- Middle overs batting has been slow
Kuldeep Yadav has taken just 1 wicket in two matches, while Ravindra Jadeja is yet to pick a wicket. Indian pacers have also failed to strike early, putting pressure on the middle overs.
India will rely on their batting experience and home conditions to bounce back in the decider.
Key Players:
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul
Read Also: 3rd ODI IND vs NZ Match Preview
Head-to-Head Record (ODIs)
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| India | 63 |
| New Zealand | 51 |
| No Result / Tied | 8 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Results |
|---|---|
| India | W, L, W, W, L |
| New Zealand | W, W, W, L, W |
Pitch & Weather Report
Weather
- Temperature: 27–29°C
- Humidity: 38–44%
- Rain Chance: 0%
Pitch – Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
- Flat and batting-friendly surface
- Spinners get some grip later
- Dew expected in second innings
Chasing Teams Winning Percentage: 41%
Holkar Cricket Stadium – ODI Stats
| Record | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 12 |
| Batting First Wins | 7 |
| Batting Second Wins | 5 |
| Tie / No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 292 |
| Highest Score | 418/5 (IND vs WI) |
| Lowest Score | 97 all out |
Predicted Playing XI
India
- Rohit Sharma
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Harshit Rana
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Siraj
- (Washington Sundar ruled out)
New Zealand
- Devon Conway
- Will Young
- Daryl Mitchell
- Henry Nicholls
- Glenn Phillips
- Michael Bracewell (C)
- Mitchell Hay (WK)
- Kristian Clarke
- Zakary Foulkes
- Kyle Jamieson
- Jayden Lennox
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Shubman Gill
- Devon Conway
- Rohit Sharma
- Will Young
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Virat Kohli
- Henry Nicholls
- Daryl Mitchell
- Rohit Sharma
See Also: IND vs NZ ODI Head-to-Head, Stats, Venues
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Holkar Stadium is a high-scoring venue, and bowlers from both teams have struggled on flat pitches in this series. The toss will play a big role, as chasing under dew gives a big advantage.
India have more experience and a stronger top order, but New Zealand’s fearless batting and dominance in middle overs make them dangerous. Still, considering home conditions and pressure of a series decider, India start as slight favorites.
Predicted Winner: India
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| India | Washington Sundar ruled out |
| New Zealand | No injury updates |
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