India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Live Updates: The high-voltage third and final ODI between India and New Zealand is underway at the iconic Holkar Stadium on January 18, 2026, with the three-match series finely poised at 1–1.
With bragging rights and momentum on the line, fans are set for a thrilling day-night contest in Indore, a venue where India historically dominates.
India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Live Updates
India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Toss Update
India skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first, backing his pace and spin attack to exploit early conditions under lights. New Zealand, led by Michael Bracewell, will look to put up a competitive total on a traditionally high-scoring surface.
Match Context & Venue Advantage
- Match start time: 1:30 PM IST
- Format: Day-Night ODI
- India’s record at Holkar Stadium: Played 7, Won 7
- Pitch nature: Batting-friendly with some assistance for spinners later on
India’s flawless record at Indore adds extra pressure on the visitors, but New Zealand arrive with confidence after a strong comeback win in Rajkot.
Series So Far
| ODI | Venue | Winner | Key Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Vadodara | India | Dominant all-round performance |
| 2nd ODI | Rajkot | New Zealand | Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten 131 |
| 3rd ODI | Indore | Ongoing | Series decider |
Players to Watch in the Decider
India
- Virat Kohli – Coming off a fluent 93 earlier in the series
- Rohit Sharma – Experience at the top crucial in a chase
- KL Rahul – Middle-order stability
- Ravindra Jadeja – Key with both bat and ball
- Arshdeep Singh – Early swing and death overs specialist
New Zealand
- Daryl Mitchell – Fresh from a match-winning century
- Glenn Phillips – Explosive batting and sharp fielding
- Michael Bracewell – All-round influence as captain
- Kyle Jamieson – Bounce and seam threat with the new ball
India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Live Match Situation (as of 1:04 PM IST)
- New Zealand are in the early overs
- No major breakthroughs reported yet
- Indian bowlers focusing on tight lines
- Crowd atmosphere electric in Indore
As the innings progresses, New Zealand will aim to build a solid platform, while India will look for early wickets to maintain control. With dew expected later, chasing could become slightly easier — making India’s toss decision a tactical one.
With the series level and two quality sides going head-to-head, the India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI promises edge-of-the-seat action. Whether it’s another batting masterclass or a bowling-led finish, Indore is set to witness a memorable decider.
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