IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Match Preview, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Weather Update & Fantasy Tips

The stage is perfectly set for a high-voltage series decider as India vs New Zealand move to the batting paradise of Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore for the 3rd and final ODI. After New Zealand leveled the series in Rajkot, both teams now have everything to play for.

With the series tied 1–1, this match promises big runs, boundary fest, and massive fantasy points. For fantasy cricket fans, Indore is one of the best venues to stack batters and chase mega-league glory.

IND vs NZ Match Details – 3rd ODI

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

Toss Update

India have won the toss and have opted to field

Live Streaming & Telecast Details

• 📺 Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
• 📱 Live Streaming: JioHotstar App & Website

Weather Report – Indore

• Day temperature around 24°C
• Evening temperature may drop to 14°C
• Clear and sunny conditions
• No rain expected
• Dew likely in second innings (Day–Night match)

🔍 Fantasy Impact

Dew could make bowling difficult later on, giving an advantage to the chasing team.

Pitch Report – Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

Holkar Stadium is one of the best batting venues in India, known for flat pitches and short boundaries.

• Average Score (Last 5 matches): 301
• Pacers’ Wickets: 42
• Spinners’ Wickets: 28

Pitch Insights:

• Perfect surface for top-order batters
• Pacers take wickets but leak runs
• Wrist spinners may get help in middle overs
• Expect another 300+ total

Team Form & Latest News

India (IND)

• Lost the 2nd ODI despite a brilliant century from KL Rahul
• Batting unit looks solid with Gill and Kohli in form
• Bowling needs to improve against NZ middle order

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

New Zealand (NZ)

• Strong comeback in Rajkot
• Daryl Mitchell smashed a century
• Pacers, especially Kyle Jamieson, used bounce effectively

New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell (captain), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Kristian Clarke, Jayden Lennox

Injury Updates & Player Availability

• No major injury concerns reported from either side
• All key players expected to be available
• Final playing XIs to be confirmed after the toss

Key Players to Watch

Daryl Mitchell (NZ)

• 215 runs in 2 matches
• Series average: 180.5 fantasy points
• Most consistent performer
• Top captaincy option

KL Rahul (IND)

• 112 runs in last match
• Total 141 runs in series
• Wicketkeeping adds extra fantasy points

Virat Kohli (IND)

• Big-match player
• 116 runs in series
• Loves batting in deciders at home

Kyle Jamieson (NZ)

• 5 wickets in series
• Extracts bounce even on flat tracks
• Strong death-overs option

Shubman Gill (IND)

• 112 runs in series
• Excellent record on flat pitches
• High consistency, safe fantasy pick

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

✅ Safe Options

• Daryl Mitchell
• Virat Kohli
• Shubman Gill

🎯 Differential / Grand League Picks

• Kristian Clarke (4 wickets + handy runs)
• Harshit Rana (death-over specialist)

Fantasy Strategy for Indore

• ✔️ Pick 4-5 specialist batters
• ✔️ Prioritize top-order players
• ✔️ Include death-over pacers
• ✔️ Chasing team batters gain advantage due to dew
• ✔️ Avoid loading too many spinners

Match Outlook

Expect another run-fest in Indore. If India’s top order fires, they will be tough to stop. New Zealand, however, have momentum and an in-form middle order. This decider could go down to the final overs.

Disclaimer

This preview is based on recent data and player form. Fantasy sports involve financial risk and can be addictive. Please play responsibly and finalize teams after the toss.