The stage is set for a thrilling series decider as India prepare to host New Zealand in the third and final ODI on Sunday, January 18, at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. With the series evenly poised at 1-1, both teams will be determined to clinch the finale and claim supremacy. India began the series with a dominant victory in Vadodara but failed to maintain that momentum in Rajkot. While their batting has impressed throughout the tour, the bowling unit has raised concerns, prompting the hosts to consider changes. Playing in Indore, where India remain unbeaten in ODIs, adds extra confidence.

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New Zealand bounced back strongly after a narrow defeat in the opening match, delivering a commanding performance in the second ODI to level the series. Led by Michael Bracewell, the visitors showcased their batting depth, highlighted by a sensational century from Daryl Mitchell that stunned the home crowd. Carrying that confidence into the decider, the Black Caps will aim to seize the moment and clinch the series on Indian soil. A victory would not only cap off a resilient comeback but also dampen the celebrations for Shubman Gill’s India in a high-stakes finale.

IND vs NZ, 3rd ODI: Live Streaming Details

IND vs NZ, 3rd ODI: Probable 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, Arshdeep Singh

New Zealand

Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell (C), Mitchell Hay (WK), Zak Foulkes, Kristian Clark, Jayden Lennox, Kyle Jamieson