India and New Zealand are set to face off in the decisive 3rd ODI at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on January 18, 2026. The series is currently tied 1-1, making this match a high-stakes encounter with both teams vying for the series victory.

Match Details The match is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 1:00 PM IST.

Squads

• India: The Indian squad includes Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Ayush Badoni, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Dhruv Jurel.
• New Zealand: The New Zealand squad comprises Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay(w), Michael Bracewell(c), Zakary Foulkes, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Jayden Lennox, Nick Kelly, Adithya Ashok, Josh Clarkson, and Michael Rae.

Pitch Report

The Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore is known for being a batting paradise, characterized by a flat surface, short boundaries, and a fast outfield. The average first innings score in ODIs at this venue is 332. Batsmen who manage to settle in can score rapidly, making it difficult for bowlers to contain the run flow. While fast bowlers might find some swing early on, the pitch generally offers little assistance to bowlers as the game progresses. Spinners may find some assistance later in the match. No team has ever chased down a target of 300+ at this venue.

Weather Update

The weather forecast for the match day in Indore indicates clear skies and sunny conditions throughout the day. The temperature is expected to range from 23°C in the morning to 27-29°C in the afternoon, dropping to around 14°C in the evening. Humidity levels are expected to be around 45-46%. There is no chance of rain. Dew is expected to play a role in the second innings, which could make bowling difficult for the team fielding later.

Probable Playing XI

While the final playing XI will be confirmed after the toss, here are the predicted lineups:

• India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.
• New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell (c), Mitchell Hay (wk), Kristian Clarke, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Jayden Lennox.

Where to Watch

Cricket fans in India can watch the live telecast of the match on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.

Series Significance

New Zealand has the opportunity to win their first-ever ODI series on Indian soil. India, on the other hand, will be keen to maintain their unbeaten record in ODI series at home since March 2019.