The 3rd One Day International (ODI) between India and New Zealand is currently underway at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, serving as a decisive match in the series, which is currently tied at 1-1. India's captain, Shubman Gill, won the toss and elected to bowl first. This decision proved effective early on, as Indian pacers made immediate inroads into the New Zealand batting lineup. Arshdeep Singh provided the first breakthrough by dismissing Henry Nicholls for a golden duck in the very first over. Soon after, Harshit Rana continued the momentum, taking the wicket of Devon Conway in the second over, further denting New Zealand's top order. Following these early successes, New Zealand found some stability, with Daryl Mitchell and Will Young attempting to build a partnership, reaching 33 runs for the loss of two wickets after 8 overs. The pitch at Holkar Stadium is renowned for being batting-friendly, hinting at a potentially high-scoring encounter as the match progresses. The original headline's claim of 'Shocking Scenes' and 'India Fail To Get 3rd Wicket' is an exaggeration; while India did not get the third wicket immediately after the initial two, taking two quick wickets at the start of a live match is a strong performance, not a failure. The match is crucial as both teams vie for a series victory on Indian soil.