IND vs NZ: The decisive match of the ODI series between India and New Zealand is to be played tomorrow, 18 January 2026, at Holkar Stadium, Indore. This match is going to be the biggest challenge for the Kiwi team.
IND vs NZ: The decisive match of the ODI series between India and New Zealand is to be played tomorrow, 18 January 2026, at Holkar Stadium, Indore. This match is going to be the biggest challenge for the Kiwi team, because this ground of Indore has been an ‘invincible fort’ for Team India for the last two decades.
Holkar Stadium of Indore is not just a cricket ground, but it is a guarantee of victory for the Indian team. There is something in the soil here that in the last 20 years, India has won every ODI match played here. Record books show that so far 7 ODIs have been held here and India has hoisted the tricolor all seven times.
Why is Indore ground ‘batsman’s paradise’?
Holkar Stadium is considered no less than hell for bowlers. The square boundary here is only 56 to 60 meters. If the batsman times the ball even slightly, it falls straight into the stands. Indore’s pitch is known for its flat nature and ‘true bounce’. Here the ball hits the bat so well that it becomes very easy to make big scores. This is why the average score here often remains above 300.
Shubman Gill’s ‘Home Ground’
In this match against New Zealand, all eyes will be on Shubman Gill. For Gill, this ground of Indore is no less than a boon. It is also called his home ground. Because his record on this field is very excellent. He has scored two centuries in the last two matches played here. His average here is above 100.
Will the record be broken or will the magic of Indore continue?
At present the series is tied at 1-1. The Indian team is definitely under pressure after losing the last match in Rajkot, but Holkar’s history is in their favor. The fans of Indore and the record of Team India are screaming that the path for New Zealand here will not be easy. Luck, statistics and enthusiasm of fans – everything is with India. Now it remains to be seen whether Team India will be able to complete its 8-0 record tomorrow?
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