IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Preview: Pitch, Weather Report, Head To Head, Probable 11 and Streaming Details. The India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI is set to be the series decider. Both teams will meet in the third ODI at Indore.
The third ODI will be played on January 18, 2026, at the Holkar Cricket Stadium. The match will start at 1:30 PM IST. The toss will take place at 1:00 PM IST. India won the first ODI by four wickets. New Zealand made a strong comeback in the second match. The decider promises high drama and strong competition.
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Pitch and Weather Report
The Indore pitch is known for big scores. It offers good bounce and fast outfield support. Batters enjoy stroke play on this surface. Pacers may get help with the new ball. Spinners usually get limited turns here. The average first innings score here is above 300 runs. Teams prefer chasing due to the evening dew.
The weather forecast looks perfect for cricket. The sky will remain clear throughout the day. The temperature will stay between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius. Rain is not expected during the match.
Head-to-Head Record
India and New Zealand have played 118 ODIs so far. India has won 60 matches. New Zealand have won 50 matches. Eight games ended with no result. In India, the hosts enjoy a stronger record. New Zealand, however, has caused several big upsets.
Probable Playing XIs
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana.
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Lockie Ferguson, Zak Foulkes, Blair Tickner.
Live Streaming Details
The match will be broadcast on Star Sports Network in India. Live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
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India starts as the favourite due to home conditions. New Zealand will rely on discipline and teamwork. A high-scoring thriller is expected in Indore.