Fans can expect exciting cricket when India take on New Zealand in the 3rd ODI at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on 18th.th January at 1:30 PM IST.
Get the best IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insights for 3rdthird ODI India tour of new zealand 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
India vs New Zealand Match Preview:
India and New Zealand are now tied 1-1 in the three-match ODI series as New Zealand won the 2nd ODI in Rajkot on January 14, 2026.
In the second match, the team batting first was India, which scored 284/7 runs in 50 overs. Took command of the team with KL Rahul’s century and Shubman Gill’s half-century.
However, New Zealand chased it down well and reached 286/3 in 47.3 overs. Daryl Mitchell scored 131 not out and Will Young added 87 runs, forming a crucial partnership that resulted in the match being won with 15 balls to spare.
In such a situation, India would like to make a strong comeback in the third ODI and capture the series and New Zealand would like to win the series by maintaining their winning streak in Indore.
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India vs New Zealand head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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India |
63 |
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new zealand |
51 |
India vs New Zealand Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
26°C |
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weather forecast |
sunny |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
331 |
Records of chasing teams:
India vs New Zealand Playing 11 (Expected):
India’s playing 11:
1)Shubman Gill ©
2) Rohit Sharma
3)Virat Kohli
4) Shreyas Iyer
5) KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
6)Ravindra Jadeja
7) Harshit Rana
8) Nitish Kumar Reddy
9) Kuldeep Yadav
10) Mohammad Siraj
11) Famous Krishna
new zealand playing 11: :
1) Devon Conway
2) Henry Nicholls
3) Will Young
4) Daryl Mitchell
5) Glenn Phillips
6) Mitchell Hay (wicketkeeper)
7) Michael Bracewell ©
8) Zachary Faulks
9) Christian Clarke
10) Kyle Jamieson
11) Jayden Lennox
Hot Picks for IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Virat Kohli – Leading India’s batting as a right-handed top-order batsman, he has been in solid form in this series so far with 116 runs. |
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Rohit Sharma – An explosive right-handed batsman for India, he has contributed 50 runs so far in the ongoing series, showcasing his aggressive intent at the top. |
Raises up:
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Kyle Jamieson – Representing New Zealand as a right-arm medium pacer, he has been effective with the ball in this series, taking 5 wickets so far. |
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Daryl Mitchell – Anchoring New Zealand’s middle-order as a right-handed batsman, he has been in great form with 215 runs so far in this series. |
Budget Selection:
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Ravindra Jadeja – Combining left-handed batting with left-arm orthodox spin for India, he brings exceptional balance and all-round value to the team. |
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Henry Nicholls – A left-handed opening batsman for New Zealand, he provides stability at the top and helps set a solid platform for the innings. |
IND vs NZ New Zealand India Tour 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma |
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vice captain |
Daryl Mitchell and Kyle Jamieson |
India vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers- KL Rahul, Devon Conway
- Batsmen – Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli©, Daryl Mitchell (Vice Captain), Shubman Gill
- Allrounders – Michael Bracewell, Christian Clarke
- Bowlers-Kuldeep Yadav, Kyle Jamieson, Harshit Rana
India vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper- KL Rahul
- Batsmen – Rohit Sharma©, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls
- Allrounders – Michael Bracewell, Christian Clarke
- Bowlers- Kyle Jamieson (Vice Captain), Mohammad Siraj, Harshit Rana
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd ODI New Zealand tour of India 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Dhruv Jurel |
7.0 credit |
dnp |
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Aditya Ashok |
7.0 credit |
dnp |
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd ODI New Zealand India Tour 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Virat Kohli |
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gl captaincy option |
Rohit Sharma |
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choice of punt |
Mohammed Siraj and Henry Nicholls |
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dream11 combination |
2-4-2-3 |
India vs New Zealand Match Winner Prediction:
Due to better team resources, India will emerge as the team expected to win this match.
