India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Live: All You Need to Know
The stage is set for a thrilling series decider. After India won the first game, New Zealand bounced back with a victory in Rajkot. Now both teams head to Indore for the final showdown.
This match carries special significance for the visitors. New Zealand stands on the brink of making history. A win today would give them their first ODI series victory on Indian soil in eleven attempts.
New Zealand's Remarkable Journey
What makes this potential achievement even more impressive is New Zealand's squad composition. They arrived in India with eight players who had never visited the country before. Their team represents a second-string lineup compared to their opponents.
Yet the Black Caps have demonstrated typical Kiwi resilience. They maximize their available talent effectively. The team focuses on player development despite limited resources. They transform journeymen into match-winners through clever strategy and determination.
This approach echoes their historic Test series victory last year. New Zealand became the first team to defeat India in a Test series on Indian soil. Today they aim to create another seismic shock in ODI cricket.
Match Details and Streaming Information
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Venue: Holkar Stadium, Indore
Toss Time: 1:00 PM IST
Match Start: 1:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website
Television Broadcast: Star Sports network
Squad Information
India Squad: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal.
New Zealand Squad: Michael Bracewell (captain), Adi Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway (wicketkeeper), Zak Foulkes, Mitch Hay (wicketkeeper), Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Michael Rae, Will Young.
The Holkar Stadium in Indore promises exciting cricket today. Dew conditions might influence the game, making the toss potentially crucial. Both teams will give their all in this high-stakes encounter.
