History at stake as India, NZ clash in Indore ODI decider

Key Highlights

• India enter the contest after suffering a seven-wicket defeat in the second ODI at Rajkot, where despite a fighting unbeaten century from KL Rahul (112) and a fluent half-century by skipper Shubman Gill (56), they were restricted to 284 for seven on a good batting surface.
• The total proved insufficient as New Zealand chased it down comfortably, reaching 286 for three in 47.3 overs.
• Daryl Mitchell starred for the Black Caps with a magnificent unbeaten 131, forging a decisive 162-run partnership with Will Young (87).
• Mitchell has been New Zealand’s standout performer in the series, amassing 215 runs, while Rahul leads India’s batting charts with 141 runs.
• India’s bowling, particularly the spin department, has come under scrutiny after conceding runs at crucial stages.