IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Live: India win the toss, choose to bowl first in Indore; series decider underway

What happened: India won the toss and opted to bowl first in the 3rd ODI against New Zealand in Indore.

• Why it matters now: The series is tied 1–1, making today’s match the decider.

• What changes for fans: India have never lost an ODI in Indore, adding excitement and expectations.

• Who is affected: Both teams, as the winner will take the three-match ODI series.

The highly anticipated third and final ODI between India and New Zealand is being played today at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. With the series level at 1–1, this match will determine the winner of the tour’s ODI leg.

India’s stand-in captain Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bowl first, aiming to make early use of conditions that typically assist seamers at the start.

Series so far

India won the first ODI by 4 wickets, while New Zealand bounced back strongly in the second match with a 7-wicket victory. Today’s clash gives New Zealand a chance to win their first-ever ODI series in India, a feat they have never achieved in seven previous attempts.

playing XIs

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

New Zealand: Michael Bracewell (captain), Devon Conway, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitch Hay (wicketkeeper), Jack Foxcroft, Kyle Jamieson, Kristian Clarke, Jaden Lennox.