Overview
- The series stands 1-1 after New Zealand chased 285 in Rajkot, with Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten 131 driving a decisive middle-overs surge.
- The third ODI begins at 1:30 pm IST on January 18 at Holkar Stadium, with live TV on Star Sports and streaming on Jio Hotstar.
- India have not lost a home bilateral ODI series since March 2019, while New Zealand have yet to win one in India.
- The forecast indicates dry weather in Indore with temperatures around 29°C by day and 13°C by night.
- Previews highlight India’s middle-overs vulnerability to spin and selection debates—such as Nitish Kumar Reddy vs Ayush Badoni and a possible role for Arshdeep Singh—on a short-boundary pitch expected to favor high scoring.