IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Playing XI: 3rd ODI, New Zealand Tour of India, 2026 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, and Pitch Report
IND vs NZ Dream11 Team Predictions for Today- Match Read New Zealand Tour of India, 2026 Match 3rd ODI H2H Records, Key Players, Pitch Report, and who will win today's match between IND vs NZ.
IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Match Preview:
India will once again take on New Zealand for the last and decisive ODI of the three-match ODI series. This match will be played at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, India. Despite a good start, the hosts, India, suffered a massive 7-wicket defeat against New Zealand in 2nd ODI. India's poor bowling performance allowed New Zealand to chase down the modest total easily. Today, they will aim to win the match and seal the series.
On the other hand, New Zealand won the 2nd ODI on the back of Daryl Mitchell, supported by Will Young and Kristian Clarke and levelled the series. Today, both teams will take the field for a series win.
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IND vs NZ Recent Performance:
| IND | L | W | W | L | W |
| NZ | W | L | W | W | W |
IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Match Details:
- Series/Tournament: New Zealand Tour of India
- Match: IND vs NZ 3rd ODI
- Date: 18 Jan. 2026
- Match Start Time: 1:30 PM IST
- Stadium/Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, India
- Live Score: cricketwinner.com
- Live Streaming: Star Sports network.
IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats:
(Last 10 Matches)
| IND Won | 8 |
| NZ Won | 2 |
| NR | 0 |
IND vs NZ Pitch & Weather Report:
The weather is expected to remain cool and sunny with no possibility of rain. The temperature is expected to reach around 27.2°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 267 and 320 runs. The pitch offers little assistance to spinners.
| Temp. | 27.2°C |
| Rain Possibility | 0% |
| Avg Score | 290 |
| Best Suited For | Spin (55%) |
Holkar Cricket Stadium Stats:
Holkar Cricket Stadium pitch is one of the best grounds in India in white-ball cricket for run scoring. As the match progressed, spinners can play a crucial role. Winning the toss and opting to bat first will be a wise decision on this surface.
| Win Bat First | 67% |
| Win Bowl First | 33% |
IND vs NZ Probable Playing 11
India (IND) Probable 11:
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
New Zealand (NZ) Probable 11:
Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (WK), Michael Bracewell, Zakary Foulkes, Jayden Lennox, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson
IND vs NZ- Top Picks from IND
| Players | Role | ODI Series Stats |
| Virat Kohli | BAT | 116 Runs |
| KL Rahul | WK | 141 Runs |
| Shubman Gill | BAT | 112 Runs |
| Harshit Rana | BOW | 3 Wickets |
IND vs NZ- Top Picks from NZ
| Players | Role | ODI Series Stats |
| Daryl Mitchell | BAT | 215 Runs |
| Will Young | BAT | 99 Runs |
| Devon Conway | BAT | 72 Runs |
| Kyle Jamieson | BOW | 5 Wickets |
Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:
- Shubman Gill (IND), the Indian skipper, has smashed back-to-back half-centuries, accumulating 112 runs at a strike rate of 90.32. He could be a real game-changer.
- Virat Kohli (IND) has been scoring 116 runs so far at an average of 58.00. He is the backbone of the Indian batting lineup. He is one player to watch for out.
- Kyle Jamieson (NZ) is a talented speedster in the Kiwis’ bowling lineup and the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing series.
- Daryl Mitchell (NZ) is the most experienced all-rounder in the New Zealand Squad. He delivered an excellent century in the last ODI.
IND vs NZ Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:
| Captain | Vice-captain |
| Virat Kohli | Daryl Mitchell |
| Shubman Gill | Kyle Jamieson |
IND vs NZ Fantasy Team Suggestion:
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice
| SL Captain Choice | Shubman Gill |
| GL Captain Choice | Virat Kohli |
| Punt Picks | Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell |
| Dream11 Combination | 2-5-1-2 |
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:
IND is expected to win this match. They have the advantage of playing on their home ground. Additionally, India holds a dominant 8-2 advantage over New Zealand in their 10 most recent encounters.
IND vs NZ 3rd ODI FAQ
Who is likely to win the IND vs NZ match today?
India (IND) is expected to win this match.
Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?
India
Who are the top fantasy picks for the IND vs NZ Dream11 team?
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Shubman Gill and H Rana
What is the pitch report for this match?
The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 267 and 320 runs.
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