Virat Kohli plays a shot during the third ODI between India and New Zealand in Indore. Photo: AP
India Vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: Hello and Welcome to our live coverage of the third and final match of the three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand from Indore’s Holkar Stadium. The India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI is set to be a thrilling series decider with the three-match series tied at 1-1. India started strong with a four-wicket win in the opening game, anchored by Virat Kohli’s 93 and supported by Shubman Gill, but New Zealand bounced back emphatically in the second ODI with a commanding chase led by Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten century. With both teams hungry for victory, conditions at Indore, typically batting-friendly with potential for high scores, suggest another run-filled contest. India will lean on their home experience and depth, while New Zealand aim to clinch their first ODI series win on Indian soil.
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18 Jan 2026, 06:37:08 pm IST
India Vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: IND 40/1 (6)
After getting dropped and hitting a four off the next ball, Rohit Sharma loses his duel to Zak Foulkes, caught at mid on for 11. But that brings another superstar Virat Kohli to the crease, amid deafening roars from the crowd. The ‘King’ responds with a majestic pull for six over the deep midwicket boundary. We have a contest on our hands.
18 Jan 2026, 06:11:18 pm IST
India Vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: IND Innings Underway
Rohit Sharma gets India off to a positive start with a silken boundary off the very first ball of the innings. Kyle Jamieson, the bowler, responds well with five dot balls after that. Captain Shubman Gill at the non-striker’s end and India look to chase down a daunting 338-run target.
18 Jan 2026, 05:39:50 pm IST
India Vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: Innings Update
New Zealand lose a bunch of wickets in the quest for quick runs at the death. Their captain Michael Bracewell stays unbeaten on 28 off 18, however, to take his side to a challenging 337-run total. The Black Caps would be pleased with this score, and it would take some chasing from the Indians to get there. Will chase-master Virat Kohli come to the party? We shall find out soon.
18 Jan 2026, 05:10:58 pm IST
India Vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: NZ 285/5 (45)
Glenn Phillips gets to his century off just 83 balls, bettering his partner Daryl Mitchell in terms of strike rate. India eventually dismiss both, with Arshdeep Singh getting rid of Phillips and Mohammed Siraj seeing the back of Mitchell. Much-needed breakthroughs for the hosts, though the damage has arguably already been done with the 219-run stand.
18 Jan 2026, 04:40:01 pm IST
India Vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: NZ 238/3 (40)
Hundred for Daryl Mitchell! His superlative display in the 50-over format continues as the 34-year-old cracks his third century in four innings. Him and Glenn Phillips are in top gear now and they have set the perfect launchpad for the rest of the middle-order in the death overs.
18 Jan 2026, 04:13:25 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: NZ 183/3 (33)
Mitchell and Phillips have broken the shackles. They have elevated the run rate to more than five and a half, and that too without taking undue risks. Phillips crosses the fifty-run mark along the way, while Mitchell is nearing a well-deserved hundred. India and Shubman Gill have some thinking to do now.
18 Jan 2026, 03:39:52 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: NZ 125/3 (26)
It’s an interesting passage of play. Mitchell is batting assuredly, and building a steady partnership with Glenn Phillips. But India are not letting them run away with the game, as the run rate is still under five an over. Mohammed Siraj, in particular, has been really economical, only conceding 18 off his first six overs.
18 Jan 2026, 03:17:45 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: NZ 101/3 (21)
Daryl Mitchell breaks a 28-ball boundary drought for New Zealand, flicking Kuldeep Yadav past the short fine leg fielder. In the process, the Kiwi batter gets to yet another fifty. It’s a fourth ODI half-century in a row for Mitchell, who is enjoying quite a spectacular run of form.
18 Jan 2026, 02:57:39 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: NZ 75/3 (16)
Another tight over from India keeps New Zealand in check. Mitchell and Phillips manage to rotate strike with a few singles, but there’s no release shot. NZ move cautiously to 75/3, still under pressure as India continue to control the tempo in the middle overs.
18 Jan 2026, 02:32:54 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: OUT! NZ 58/3 (12.1)
What a moment for India! Harshit Rana strikes again and Ravindra Jadeja produces a stunner. Young goes hard at a back-of-a-length delivery outside off, doesn’t keep it down, and Jadeja flies to his right at backward point to pull off a sharp, low catch. Young departs for a well-made 30, and New Zealand lose a crucial wicket just as they were rebuilding. India tighten their grip on the decider.
18 Jan 2026, 02:31:33 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: NZ 58/2 (12)
A slightly better over for New Zealand. Young finally finds the boundary with a controlled shot through the off side, then keeps the scoreboard ticking with a single. Mitchell remains watchful at the other end as NZ move to 58/2, slowly rebuilding after the early damage.
18 Jan 2026, 02:15:09 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: NZ 33/2 (8)
Another disciplined over keeps New Zealand quiet. Just a single taken early, with Young and Mitchell unable to find any gaps. India’s bowlers continue to squeeze, and NZ crawl to 33/2, still rebuilding after the early setbacks.
18 Jan 2026, 01:56:17 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: NZ 16/2 (4)
A tight, disciplined over keeps the pressure on New Zealand. Young finds a boundary to relieve some tension, but the rest of the over is well controlled by India’s bowlers. Mitchell struggles to get going, and NZ move cautiously to 16/2, still searching for stability after early blows.
18 Jan 2026, 01:39:45 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: OUT! NZ 5/2 (1.1)
What a start for India! Harshit Rana strikes with his very first ball. Conway pokes uncertainly outside off, the edge flies low but safe into Rohit Sharma’s hands at first slip. Two wickets in two overs, and New Zealand are suddenly in serious trouble in this series decider.
18 Jan 2026, 01:37:46 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: OUT! NZ 5/1 (1)
Arshdeep is right on the money in his first over. He starts with a tight line, conceding just a single before Conway opens his account with a crisp boundary through cover. Another single follows, but then comes the breakthrough, Nicholls plays half-heartedly at a good-length ball, gets an inside edge, and the stumps are rattled. A golden duck, and India strike early in the decider.
18 Jan 2026, 01:34:27 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: Game On
Arshdeep steams in from over the wicket to Conway, good length on off, defended calmly into the covers. New Zealand start cautiously in this big decider.
18 Jan 2026, 01:06:23 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: Playing XI
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay(w), Michael Bracewell(c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Kristian Clarke, Jayden Lennox
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
18 Jan 2026, 01:04:17 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: Toss Update
India won the toss and opted to bowl first.
18 Jan 2026, 01:04:17 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: Weather Report
The weather in Indore for the 3rd ODI between India and New Zealand is expected to be clear and sunny with the temperature hovering in the mid twenties throughout the day with no chance of rain.
18 Jan 2026, 12:13:57 pm IST
India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: Live Streaming
18 Jan 2026, 11:00:39 am IST
India vs New Zealand Live Score, 3rd ODI: Squads
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Ayush Badoni, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay(w), Michael Bracewell(c), Zakary Foulkes, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Jayden Lennox, Nick Kelly, Adithya Ashok, Josh Clarkson, Michael Rae