Match Preview – India vs New Zealand( IND vs NZ ), Dream11 Prediction, 3rd ODI Match. Who Will Win, On January 18, 2026

Match Details:

• Match: India vs New Zealand( IND vs NZ ), 3rd ODI Match, New Zealand tour of India, 2026
• Date and Time: January 18,  08:00 am GMT / 02:00 pm BD / 01:30 pm local time
• Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

IND vs NZ Tips & Match Prediction:

Who will win the toss? – New Zealand

Who will win the match? – India

India vs New Zealand Preview:

India( IND ) is set to face New Zealand( NZ ) in their 3rd ODI match during the New Zealand tour of India, 2026. This match is scheduled to take place at the Holkar Cricket Stadium on Sunday, January 18.

The first two matches of the series have given fans exactly what they wanted — big scores, dramatic momentum shifts, and memorable individual performances. New Zealand’s middle order has shown great resilience, while India’s top order has continued to set the pace and control the game.

Heading into the 3rd ODI, much of the focus will be on India’s bowling. The hosts struggled to defend a competitive total in the previous match, sparking discussions about adding a left-arm pacer and adjusting the spin attack to find the right balance.

New Zealand, on the other hand, looks settled and confident. Their deep batting lineup, strong all-round options, and sharp fielding give them an advantage in crunch situations. But at Indore, one of India’s most batter-friendly grounds, experience and composure at the top of the order will be crucial for both teams.

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IND vs NZ Possible Playing XI:

India: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk) Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Adithya Ashok.

IND vs NZ Recent 5 Match Performance:

IND vs NZ Head-To-Head Records:

IND vs NZ Toss Prediction:

We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.

IND vs NZ Pitch Report:

The pitch at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore is widely regarded as a batting‑friendly surface that supports high‑scoring cricket, especially in limited‑overs formats. It is typically a flat track with even bounce and minimal lateral movement, allowing batters to play their shots freely and put up big totals. The outfield is relatively quick, and the boundaries, particularly square boundaries, are on the shorter side, which further encourages aggressive strokeplay. Spinners may find a bit of assistance as the game progresses, but overall the surface tends to favor batters more than bowlers. Teams batting first often look to post a competitive total, while chasing sides benefit from the true bounce later in the innings. Historically, matches here have produced high scores and entertaining contests, making it a venue where batters often dominate.

IND vs NZ Weather Report:

At 1:30 PM local time on January 18, conditions at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore are expected to be warm and pleasant, with temperatures around 26–28 °C. The skies will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy, providing good visibility and ideal daylight for cricket. There is little to no chance of rain, as January is typically a dry month in this region. Overall, it looks like a stable and comfortable afternoon for cricket, with conditions favorable for both batting and fielding.

Expected Scores:

1st Innings Expected Score: 280–310 runs

2nd Innings Expected Score: 270–300 runs

Key Notes:

Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore is generally a batting-friendly pitch with true bounce, favoring stroke play throughout the innings.

Teams batting first often aim for totals above 280, as the surface remains consistent and outfield is fast.

Spinners may come into play during the middle overs as the pitch can grip slightly, making partnerships and strike rotation crucial.

Early wickets are important; if the bowling side strikes upfront, it could restrict scoring below par.

Chasing teams benefit from knowing the target on this true-bounce track, but maintaining wickets and handling spin well will be key in a high-scoring contest.

India vs New Zealand Full Squad:

India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja.

New Zealand: Devon Conway(w), Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell(c), Zakary Foulkes, Nick Kelly, Josh Clarkson, Michael Rae, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Hay, Adithya Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Jayden Lennox.