The third and final ODI between India and New Zealand is underway at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, with the series locked at 1-1. India skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to field first, hoping to leverage the early conditions and restrict New Zealand’s batting lineup.

The match has already seen an early breakthrough, as debutant Harshit Rana struck on his very first delivery, removing Devon Conway for just five runs. The wicket provides India an early boost in a contest that promises high drama. New Zealand, chasing their first-ever ODI series win in India, will look to steady the innings through middle-order batsmen like Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips.

India’s batting, led by Shubman Gill at the top, has been in strong form, with Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer anchoring the middle order. Rohit Sharma, despite earlier starts in the series, will be keen to play a match-defining knock, while KL Rahul is expected to provide stability in the lower middle order. The spotlight remains on India’s spinners, as the Indore pitch traditionally assists slow bowlers in the latter half of the innings.

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The playing elevens feature some exciting matchups: India fields a mix of experienced stars and new talent, including Kuldeep Yadav, Md. Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh, while New Zealand relies on seasoned campaigners like Michael Bracewell, Henry Nicholls, and Kyle Jamieson. With both teams eyeing a historic outcome, the decider is expected to be a thrilling contest.

Fans in India can catch the live action on the Star Sports Network, while digital viewers can stream the match on the JioHotstar app and website. With everything to play for, the stage is set for an unforgettable finale between India and New Zealand.

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