India faces New Zealand in third ODI today with series lead on the line

India takes on New Zealand in the third match of their five-match ODI series on Tuesday at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Shubman Gill captains the Indian side, while Mitchell Santner leads the New Zealand team.

Match Details

The toss takes place thirty minutes before the start of the match. Fans in India can watch the live television telecast on Sony Sports Network. Live streaming is available through the SonyLIV app and website. The Indian squad features players including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, and Arshdeep Singh. The New Zealand squad includes Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, and Glenn Phillips.

Team Form

India enters this crucial fixture needing a win to keep their series hopes alive, as a defeat secures a series victory for the visitors. New Zealand has struggled with their batting performance during the tour, particularly with openers facing difficulties against Indian seam and swing bowling. However, Kiwi bowlers Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy have maintained strong form. India has bowled exceptionally well throughout the series, though their batting faltered in the second game in Wellington when the top three batters failed to score.

Context

Bilateral cricket series between India and New Zealand frequently feature competitive matches across different formats like Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Matches hosted in New Zealand often present unique challenges for visiting batters due to local pitch conditions and swinging weather patterns.