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.

IND vs NZ Recent Performance:

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 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.

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.      

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

IND vs NZ- Top Picks from NZ

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:

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IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

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.