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India vs NZ: Series Decider in Indore!
18 Jan
Summary
- New Zealand seeks its first ODI series victory in India.
- Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to field first.
- Washington Sundar is out with injury; Nitish Reddy replaces him.
India and New Zealand are poised for a historic encounter as they head into the third and final ODI on Sunday, January 18, in Indore. This match holds significant importance for New Zealand, as a victory would mark their first-ever ODI series win on Indian soil, a feat that would etch their names in cricket history.
Indian captain Shubman Gill has won the toss and elected to field first, citing the pitch conditions as favorable for chasing. He also noted a change in the Indian lineup, with Arshdeep Singh replacing Prasidh Krishna. New Zealand, meanwhile, fields an unchanged squad, with captain Bracewell expressing confidence in their performance despite acknowledging the pressure of a decider.
Despite recent setbacks, India's lineup features strong batsmen like Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, with Virat Kohli showing signs of a return to form. However, India's spinners must step up, especially with Washington Sundar out due to injury, making this a crucial opportunity for Nitish Reddy.
