The three-match ODI series between India national cricket team and New Zealand national cricket team reaches its climax today with the third and final match at the Holkar Cricket Stadium. With the series tied 1-1, both sides enter the decider with everything to play for.
India won the opening ODI convincingly, while New Zealand bounced back strongly in the second match with an 7-wicket win. The final game is expected to be a high-scoring contest, especially given Indore batting-friendly conditions.
IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI |
| Date | Sunday, 18 January 2026 |
| Venue | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore |
| Toss Time | 1:00 PM IST |
| Match Start | 1:30 PM IST |
| Series Status | Level at 1-1 |
Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
India and New Zealand have shared a competitive rivalry in the 50-over format over the years.
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Total ODIs Played | 123 |
| India Wins | 60 |
| New Zealand Wins | 56 |
| No Result / Tie | 7 |
| ODIs in India | India 23 wins, NZ 11 wins |
| Last 5 ODIs | India 3, New Zealand 2 |
Pitch Report: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
The Indore surface is widely known as a paradise for batters. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, making stroke-play easier throughout the innings.
| Pitch Factor | Expectation |
|---|---|
| Nature | Flat, batting-friendly |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 320–340 |
| Help for Pacers | Early overs |
| Help for Spinners | Middle overs |
| Toss Advantage | Bat first |
| Weather | Clear sky, no rain |
See Also: IND vs NZ ODI Head-to-Head, Stats, Venues
IND vs NZ Probable Playing XI
India (Probable XI)
- Rohit Sharma
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
- Riyan Parag
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Kuldeep यादव
- Arshdeep Singh
- Mohammed Siraj
- Jasprit Bumrah
New Zealand (Probable XI)
- Devon Conway (Wicketkeeper)
- Will Young
- Daryl Mitchell
- Henry Nicholls
- Glenn Phillips
- Michael Bracewell (Captain)
- James Neesham
- Kyle Jamieson
- Michael Rae
- Adithya Ashok
- Will O’Rourke
Recent Form
India will be keen to bounce back after a disappointing batting display in the second ODI. Their bowling, especially spin, has been a strong point across the series.
New Zealand, on the other hand, will rely heavily on Devon Conway form and Kyle Jamieson impact with the ball. Their biggest challenge remains handling India spin attack in the middle overs.
Match Outlook & Prediction
With familiar conditions and crowd support, India enter the match as slight favourites. A strong start with the bat could tilt the game decisively in their favour. However, New Zealand have already shown they can dominate if early wickets fall.
Where to Watch India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Live
| Platform | Availability |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Free Live Streaming | JioCinema (App & Website) |
| Live Score Updates | Cricbuzz, ESPNcricinfo |
