IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction, 3rd ODI – Who Will Win? Top Batter and Top Bowler Picks | India vs New Zealand 2026
IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction 3rd ODI: India (IND) and New Zealand (NZ) are set to lock horns in the 3rd ODI of the New Zealand Tour of India 2026. If you are searching for India vs New Zealand Today Match Prediction, you’re in the right place.
The high-voltage clash will be played on Sunday, January 18, at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia.
IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Cricket Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Winner Prediction | India is to win this match. |
| Most Runs | Virat Kohli (IND), Daryl Mitchell (NZ) |
| Most Wickets | Harshit Rana(IND), Kyle Jamieson (NZ) |
| Most SIX | India to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | India to hit more 4s |
| Fantasy Tips | IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction |
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IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Cricket Match Prediction – Team Analysis
India (IND) Team Analysis
Men in Blue have made a grand opening, but they lost the very next ODI to New Zealand by 7 wickets. In this match, KL Rahul steadied the innings, scoring 112 runs off 92 balls, and Shubman Gill added 56 off 53 balls. Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna took 1 wicket each.
India Team Strength Players:
Virat Kohli is India’s most reliable batter and could be a real game-changer in the final ODI.
Rohit Sharma, the attacking opener who can change the course of the game.
Shubman Gill, the fearless young Skipper. He delivered two consecutive half-centuries
KL Rahul, steadied the innings in the middle order and delivered an excellent century.
Harshit Rana, the lead pacer. With three wickets and a strong economy of 6.00 in this series, he keeps runs down and takes key wickets when needed.
Also Read – IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction (3rd ODI), in Indore 2026
New Zealand (NZ) Team Analysis
New Zealand has made a strong comeback and kept the series alive and exciting. They won the second ODI against India by 7 wickets, with Daryl Mitchell scoring an excellent century of 131 runs, supported by Will Young, who added 87 runs. In the bowling, Kristian Clarke took 3 wickets.
New Zealand Team Strength:
Daryl Mitchell is New Zealand’s X-factor. His knock of 131 runs shows he can change the game on his own.
Will Young played a crucial inning of 87 off 98 balls in the last outing.
Henry Nicholls can score big in the top order, which makes him a vital player for the upcoming matches.
Michael Bracewell will anchor the middle order. He can be lethal with the ball and bat.
Kyle Jamieson is the strike bowler. His five wickets at an average of 22.20 and an economy of 5.55 make him a big threat with the new ball and in the middle overs.
IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | IND vs NZ 3rd ODI |
| Tournament | New Zealand Tour of India 2026 |
| Date & Time | Sunday, January 18, 1:30 PM IST |
| Venue | The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia. |
| Live Streaming | Star Sports Network |
India vs New Zealand: Probable Playing 11
India Probable XI:
Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
New Zealand Probable XI:
Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (WK), Michael Bracewell, Zakary Foulkes, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Adithya Ashok
Also read – IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Player Battles Head to Head & Team Stats
India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI, Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for India today?
Virat Kohli is our pick to top-score for India.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. KL Rahul | 2 | 2 | 2 | 141 | 112 | – | 113 | 124.78 | 1 | – | 2 | 13 |
| 2. Virat Kohli | 2 | 2 | – | 116 | 93 | 58.00 | 120 | 96.67 | – | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 3. Shubman Gill | 2 | 2 | – | 112 | 56 | 56.00 | 124 | 90.32 | – | 2 | 3 | 12 |
Who will be the top run scorers for New Zealand today?
Daryl Mitchell is our pick to top-score for New Zealand.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Daryl Mitchell | 2 | 2 | 1 | 215 | 131 | 215.00 | 188 | 114.36 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16 |
| 2. Will Young | 2 | 2 | – | 99 | 87 | 49.50 | 114 | 86.84 | – | 1 | – | 7 |
| 3. Devon Conway | 2 | 2 | – | 72 | 56 | 36.00 | 88 | 81.82 | – | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Who will pick the most wickets for India in the match?
Pick: Harshit Rana to take the most wickets for India.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Harshit Rana | 2 | 2 | 19.3 | 117 | 3 | 2/65 | 39.00 | 6.00 | 39.00 | – | – | 1 |
| 2. Prasidh Krishna | 2 | 2 | 18 | 109 | 3 | 2/60 | 36.33 | 6.06 | 36.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Mohammed Siraj | 2 | 2 | 17 | 81 | 2 | 2/40 | 40.50 | 4.76 | 51.00 | – | – | – |
Who will pick the most wickets for New Zealand in the match?
Pick: Kyle Jamieson to take the most wickets for New Zealand.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Kyle Jamieson | 2 | 2 | 20 | 111 | 5 | 4/41 | 22.20 | 5.55 | 24.00 | 1 | – | 3 |
| 2. Kristian Clarke | 2 | 2 | 18 | 129 | 4 | 3/56 | 32.25 | 7.17 | 27.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Jayden Lennox | 1 | 1 | 10 | 42 | 1 | 1/42 | 42.00 | 4.20 | 60.00 | – | – | – |
India vs New Zealand, Which Team Will score more sixes?
We expect India to hit more sixes in this match
India vs New Zealand, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect India to hit more fours in this match.
Who will win today’s IND vs NZ 3rd ODI match?
India has a more experienced and talented squad and also benefits from home conditions, which makes them look like the more balanced side. Additionally, India has won all of its matches at this ground so far.
Prediction: MyFinal11 expert is backing India to win this match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.
