With the India vs New Zealand ODI series poised at 1-1, the stage is set for a thrilling third and final ODI at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Sunday, January 18, 2026. After New Zealand's commanding seven-wicket victory in the second ODI, where Daryl Mitchell's unbeaten 131 powered the Blackcaps to a comfortable chase of 285 with 15 balls to spare, both teams will be eager to claim the series.

Series on the line: India look to bounce back

India's performance in the second ODI raised questions, particularly after being restricted to 284/7 in 50 overs — a total that New Zealand chased down with ease. Captain Shubman Gill and the team management are expected to reassess their combination and may make tactical changes suited to Indore's conditions.

The spotlight will once again be on veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, both of whom have shown strong form in the series. Their contributions at the top and middle order will be crucial if India are to seal the series at home.

New Zealand, meanwhile, will draw confidence from their clinical performance in Rajkot and look to continue their aggressive brand of cricket to claim a rare bilateral series win in India.

When and where to watch India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI

Match details

Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
Toss: 1:00 PM IST
Match Start: 1:30 PM IST

Live telecast

The match will be televised live on the Star Sports Network across multiple channels, including:

  • Star Sports 1 (English)

  • Star Sports 1 HD (English)

  • Star Sports 1 Hindi

  • Star Sports 1 Hindi HD

  • Star Sports 1 Tamil

  • Star Sports 1 Telugu

  • Star Sports 1 Kannada

For viewers looking for free-to-air coverage, the match can be watched live on DD Sports.

Live streaming

The match will be live streamed on Disney+ Hotstar, accessible via the app and website. Fans can enjoy uninterrupted coverage with multiple language commentary options.

Key players to watch

India: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh
New Zealand: Daryl Mitchell, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Matt Henry, Michael Bracewell

The series decider promises high-octane action as both teams fight for supremacy in what has been an evenly contested battle.