The India vs New Zealand ODI series It set up a thrilling finale as it was tied at 1-1 after the first two matches.
With both sides claiming a win, all eyes now turn to the third and deciding ODI scheduled to be played on January 18 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. The winner of this match will walk away with the series, adding further intensity to an already high-stakes matchup.
IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: Probable Playing XI
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat KohliShreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (week), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (c), Zak Foulkes, Christian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Jayden Lennox
Holkar Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at Indore’s Holkar Cricket Stadium heavily favors the batters and generally produces high-scoring encounters. Regarded as one of the best batting wickets in India, the pitch is flat and true, allowing the ball to come cleanly to the bat. This allows batsmen to confidently play across the line and time their shots freely, making run scoring relatively simple, especially after the innings is over.
Fast bowlers may find a hint of movement with the new ball during the first overs, but this relief is short-lived. As the game progresses, the surface tends to settle more and more, becoming more inclined and less helpful to the bowlers. Spinners also often struggle to get spin or grip out of the wicket.
Adding to the challenge for the bowlers are the short boundaries and the fast outfield that regularly results in a stream of fours and sixes at this venue. Dew is another major factor, especially in the second innings, which makes it difficult for bowlers to grip the ball and control their lengths. As a result, teams that win the toss usually opt to bowl first, knowing that chasing targets under lights is an easier option.
Holkar Cricket Stadium Stats and Records
- Total Matches: 12
- Matches won in first innings: 7
- Matches won in bowling: 5
- Average score in 1st innings: 292
- Average score in 2nd innings: 243
- Most recorded common: 418/5 (50 Overs) by India vs West Indies.
- The lowest total recorded was: 97/10 (24 Overs) South Africa Women vs Australia Women
- Highest Score Pursued: 294/5 (47.5 Overs) India vs Australia
- Lowest score defended: India vs South Africa 247/9 (50 Overs).
