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The Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore is renowned for being a batter’s paradise, but on January 18, 2026, the narrative shifted toward the moving ball. In the series finale between India and New Zealand, the Men in Blue, led by Shubman Gill, opted to field first—a decision that paid immediate dividends. As the sun began to set over Indore, India’s …

India have made a notable change to their playing XI for the third and final ODI against New Zealand at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, leaving out pacer Prasidh Krishna. The decision was confirmed by India captain Shubman Gill at the toss, where the hosts opted to bowl first in what is a crucial series decider against New Zealand. India …

The series-deciding India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI is set for Sunday, January 11, at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. With the series currently levelled at 1-1, the stakes are massive. The Black Caps are chasing a historic milestone: their first-ever ODI series victory on Indian soil, fresh off their recent Test success. The Indian cricket team enters the …

The India vs New Zealand ODI series has set up a thrilling finale as the contest stands evenly poised at 1-1 after the first two matches. With both sides claiming one victory apiece, all eyes now turn to the third and decisive ODI, scheduled to be played at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Sunday, January 18. The winner …

India have suffered a double setback ahead of their five-match home T20I series against New Zealand, with Washington Sundar being ruled out of the entire contest and Tilak Varma set to miss the opening three matches. Sundar has been sidelined after scans revealed a side strain, prompting the team management to take a cautious approach with the all-rounder. He has …

As the India vs New Zealand ODI series reaches its thrilling climax, the focus has shifted to the high-stakes decider in Indore. After a dominant start by India in Vadodara, the Black Caps roared back in Rajkot to level the series 1-1, turning the final match into a virtual knockout. With the series on the line, the team management faces …

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has offered a sharp assessment of India’s ODI setup following their defeat against New Zealand, explaining why Axar Patel currently holds an edge over Ravindra Jadeja in the 50-over format. Pathan’s comments came after India’s loss in Rajkot, a result that allowed New Zealand to level the three-match ODI series and push it into a …

With the three-match ODI series locked at 1-1, former India fast bowler Varun Aaron has put forward a thoughtful suggestion ahead of the decisive third game against New Zealand. The final encounter, scheduled to be played in Indore on Sunday, January 18, carries high stakes for both sides, and Aaron believes India may need to reassess a key aspect of …

Cricket in India is more than just a sport; it is an emotion that often transcends boundaries. Sometimes, quite literally. On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, during the high-stakes 2nd ODI between India and New Zealand at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, the cricketing world witnessed another instance where overwhelming fandom clashed with ground security protocols. While the match itself …

India captain Shubman Gill offered an honest assessment of his side’s shortcomings after India went down to New Zealand in the second ODI at the Niranjan Shah Stadium. Despite posting a competitive total and getting early movement with the ball, India were unable to apply sustained pressure in the middle overs, a phase Gill identified as the decisive factor in …