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India vs New Zealand ODI Series Decider: All Eyes on Indore Clash

The Indian and New Zealand cricket teams have arrived in Indore for the third and final ODI, which will decide the series after New Zealand leveled it 1-1 with a comprehensive win in Rajkot. In the second ODI, a magnificent unbeaten 131 from New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell, supported by Will Young's 87, guided the visitors to a commanding seven-wicket victory while chasing 285. For India, KL Rahul's unbeaten 112 went in vain as the bowling attack failed to defend the total. The decisive match is scheduled for January 18 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium.

Key Points: India vs New Zealand ODI Series Decider in Indore

  • Series tied 1-1 ahead of Indore decider
  • Daryl Mitchell's 131* powered NZ to victory in 2nd ODI
  • KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 112 for India
  • NZ chased 285 with 7 wickets and overs to spare
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India, New Zealand arrive in Indore ahead of ODI series decider

India and New Zealand face off in the third ODI series decider in Indore after the Kiwis leveled the series 1-1 with a win in Rajkot.

"a 162-run stand between Mitchell and Young... ended the match on a one-sided manner - Match Report"

Indore, January 16

The Indian and New Zealand cricket teams arrived in Indore on January 15 ahead of the third and final ODI between both teams, at the Holkar Cricket Stadium on January 18.

The third ODI between India and New Zealand will be the series decider as New Zealand denied the Men in Blue the opportunity to gain an unassailable lead in the second match of the three-match series at Rajkot.

Team India, who entered the second ODI after registering a thrilling four-wicket victory against the tourists in Vadodara in the series opener, faced a heavy seven-wicket drubbing at the hands of the Michael Bracewell-led New Zealand. While India batter KL Rahul showcased his skills with an unbeaten 112-run knock, it was New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell's unbeaten 131-run innings that helped the Kiwis go over the line and level the series 1-1.

In the match, NZ opted to bowl first after winning the toss. Rohit Sharma (24 in 38 balls, with four boundaries) and skipper Shubman Gill (56 in 53 balls, with nine fours and a six) started off well with a 70-run opening stand, but they lost their way courtesy of a fine spell of Kristian Clarke (3/56), which removed Rohit, Virat and Shreyas Iyer. KL's 73-run stand with Ravindra Jadeja (27) and a 57-run stand with Nitish Kumar Reddy (20) took India to 284/7 in 50 overs.

During the run-chase, NZ lost their two wickets for 43 runs, but a 162-run stand between Mitchell (131* in 117 balls, with 11 fours and two sixes) and Young (87 in 98 balls, with seven fours) and another partnership between Mitchell and Glenn Phillips (32* in 25 balls, with two fours and a six) of 78 runs ended the match on a one-sided manner, with Mitchell getting the 'Player of the Match' award.

- ANI

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Shreya B
KL Rahul's century was class, but the bowling let us down in Rajkot. We need Bumrah and Shami back for the death overs. The middle order still looks a bit shaky without a proper finisher. Hope they sort it out before the World Cup.
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David E
As a neutral fan, this has been fantastic cricket. Mitchell's innings was one of the best ODI knocks I've seen in a chase under pressure. New Zealand are such a tough team to beat, even in India. Looking forward to a cracking finale!
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Ananya R
Feeling a bit worried, yaar. Our batting collapsed after the openers got out. Virat and Iyer need to spend more time at the crease. The team management should give chances to youngsters like Jaiswal in these bilateral series.
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Vikram M
Home advantage should count for something! Indore pitch is flat, our batters need to put up 320+. Bowling attack needs to be more aggressive from the start. Can't let partnerships build like that again. #INDvNZ
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Michael C
Respectful criticism: The field placements in the middle overs were too defensive. When Mitchell and Young were building, we needed attacking fields to create chances. Hope the think tank has a better plan for the decider.

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