The India vs. New Zealand ODI series has reached its decisive moment, with the third and final match set to be played on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. The series is currently tied 1-1, making this match a must-win for both teams.

Match Details

• Match: India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI
• Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
• Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
• Toss Time: 1:00 PM IST
• Match Start Time: 1:30 PM IST

Live Streaming Details

For viewers in India, the live telecast of the India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI will be available on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.

Team News and Form

• India: After a loss in the second ODI, despite a century from KL Rahul, the Indian squad will look to bounce back. Key players like Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer are in good form. The team will be hoping for Rohit Sharma to convert his starts into a big score. The concern remains with the spinners, who need to be more effective. Washington Sundar's injury has created an issue, and his replacement, Nitish Reddy, will likely have one last chance to prove his value. The probable playing XI is Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj.
• New Zealand: The Kiwis have displayed good form in all departments. Their top order, including Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, and Daryl Mitchell, has been consistent. The spinners have been economical in the middle overs, and the pacers have been taking wickets. The probable playing XI is Devon Conway, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Zak Foulkes, Josh Clarkson, Jayden Lennox, Kyle Jamieson, and Kristian Clarke.

Pitch Report

The Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore is known to be a batting paradise, with flat pitches and short boundaries.

• The average score in the last 5 matches at this venue is 301.
• The pitch is perfect for top-order batters.
• Pacers can take wickets but tend to leak runs.
• Wrist spinners may find some assistance in the middle overs.
• Another high-scoring game with a total of 300+ is expected.

Head-to-Head Record

• Total ODI matches played: 123.
• India wins: 60.
• New Zealand wins: 56.
• No result / Tie: 7.

With the series on the line, expect a thrilling contest between India and New Zealand at Indore.