The third India vs New Zealand ODI is a series decider at Holkar Stadium. For the toss, India has won and decided to bowl first. The match starts at 1:30 pm IST on January 18 and will be shown on the Star Sports network and JioHotstar.
India leads with a strong home record in ODIs but has been challenged recently, losing the second match at Rajkot. New Zealand, who have never won an ODI series in India, are confident because of Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten century in the second ODI. Indore’s flat pitch and short boundaries make big totals possible, so India’s middle-over struggles against spin could be crucial. Both teams face high stakes in this tightly poised 1-1 series.
There are also a few numbers to watch. Ravindra Jadeja has only two scores of fifty or more at home in ODIs, with his last one coming over ten years ago. Shubman Gill needs 70 more runs to reach 3000 ODI runs and could become the second-fastest to do so. Hashim Amla reached the mark in 57 innings, while Gill is currently on 2930 runs after 60 innings. Daryl Mitchell is also in the race, with 2553 runs in 53 innings, giving him an outside chance to challenge the same record if he scores big in Indore.
India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI 2025: Playing XIs for the 3rd ODI
The third India vs New Zealand ODI at Indore is the series decider, with both teams tied 1-1. India’s KL Rahul remains in form, scoring 112* in the previous match and averaging 93.8 against New Zealand in recent innings. Rohit Sharma is 17 runs from 16,000 international runs, while Virat Kohli is back to the top of the ICC ODI rankings, though Indore is one of the few grounds where he hasn’t scored a fifty.
New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell has been dominant in India, with three centuries in his last four ODI innings against India. Devon Conway is another key player after his 138 at Indore in 2023. India have won all seven ODIs at Holkar Stadium, with Shubman Gill in strong form, having scored centuries in his last two matches there. Spinners like Kuldeep Yadav will need to improve after conceding 82 runs in the last match.
Here is a look at the team lineup of India vs New Zealand for the 3rd ODI:
| India Playing XI | New Zealand Playing XI |
| Rohit Sharma | Devon Conway |
| Shubman Gill (c) | Henry Nicholls |
| Virat Kohli | Will Young |
| Shreyas Iyer | Daryl Mitchell |
| KL Rahul (wk) | Mitchell Hay (wk) |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Glenn Phillips |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Michael Bracewell (c) |
| Harshit Rana | Kristian Clarke |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Kyle Jamieson |
| Arshdeep Singh | Zak Foulkes |
| Mohammed Siraj | Jayden Lennox |
Weather and Pitch Report for India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI
The Holkar Stadium pitch has a strong reputation for high-scoring encounters. India posted massive totals of 399 against Australia and 385 against New Zealand in their previous matches on this pitch. Batsmen are likely to get good stroke-making opportunities early in the innings, allowing for fast scoring.
Weather conditions in Indore are expected to be pleasant, similar to the recent games in Vadodara and Rajkot. The maximum temperature is forecast to reach 27°C, while the minimum is likely around 11°C. Clear skies and mild conditions are expected, so weather interruptions are unlikely.
FAQs
Q. Where will the 3rd India vs New Zealand ODI be played?
A. The 3rd India vs New Zealand match will be on January 18 at Holkar Stadium, Indore, starting at 1:30 PM IST.
Q. Where can I watch the match live?
A. The match will be on Star Sports and live-streamed on JioHotstar.
Q. What is the series situation before this match?
A. The series is tied 1-1, making this game the decider.
Q. Has India had success at Holkar Stadium before?
A. Yes, India has won all seven ODIs played at Holkar Stadium so far.
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