India stand one win away from sealing the five-match ODI series as they take on New Zealand in the third ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. The visitors lead the series 2-0 after two rain-affected wins, and another victory here would wrap up the series with two matches still to play. For New Zealand, this is a must-win game in front of a sellout crowd — lose, and the series is gone.
Rain, however, has been the third team in this series, and it has refused to leave Hamilton alone. The match was scheduled to start at 7:30 AM IST, but persistent rain forced a delay, and the game was reduced to 40 overs per side, with the revised toss at 9:00 AM IST and play scheduled for 9:30 AM IST. India captain Shubman Gill won the toss for the third time in a row and opted to bowl first, backing his in-form pace attack on a damp, overcast morning. But the rain returned even as the toss was being completed, and the start was pushed back again.
Live Update (10:53 AM IST): Heavy rain is falling in Hamilton and no play has been possible yet — New Zealand are 0/0 and India are yet to bat. Fans have started leaving Seddon Park, and with more rain forecast through the day, the match is close to a washout, with overs likely to be cut further if play does get underway. A minimum of 20 overs per side is required for a result under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.
This series has been a throwback so far. After a T20I leg that exposed the modern bowler’s problems, the first two ODIs have been low-scoring grinds in which seam movement, patience and discipline have mattered more than power-hitting. India have adapted better, and their young pace attack has now bowled New Zealand out for 185 and 134 in successive games.
Match Overview
New Zealand vs India, 3rd ODI, is the third match of the five-match ODI series on India’s tour of New Zealand 2026. India won the T20I leg of the tour 3-2 before the ODI series began, and they have carried that momentum into the 50-over format. The series is being played across Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton and two further venues, with a two-match Test series to follow once the ODIs are done.
The series opener in Auckland on 4 November set the tone. New Zealand were bowled out for 185 in 40.2 overs after Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bowl, with Arshdeep Singh taking four for 70, Gurnoor Brar three for 44 and Anshul Kamboj two for 22. Rain then reduced India’s chase, and Virat Kohli’s fluent 74 off 51 balls guided the visitors to a five-wicket win under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, chasing a revised target of 143 in 32 overs. It was India’s first ODI victory on New Zealand soil since February 2019, and Kamboj was named Player of the Match.
The second ODI in Wellington on 7 November was even tighter. New Zealand were dismissed for just 134 in 41 overs, with Daryl Mitchell’s patient 55 off 104 balls the only fifty of the innings and Gurnoor Brar taking four for 30 to earn the Player of the Match award. India were 113 for 7 after 26 overs in reply, with KL Rahul unbeaten on 26 and Shreyas Iyer making 30, when rain stopped play for the final time. India were four runs ahead of the DLS par score of 109, and the match was called off, giving India a four-run win and a 2-0 series lead.
For the full story of the Wellington game, read our New Zealand vs India, 2nd ODI preview. New Zealand will also remember that they won the last ODI series between these sides 2-1 in India in January 2026, taking the decider at Indore by 41 runs, so the hosts have every reason to believe they can fight back. But the equation is now simple: India win today and the series is theirs, while New Zealand must win to keep the series alive.
Match Details
| Match | New Zealand vs India, 3rd ODI |
| Series | India tour of New Zealand 2026 — five-match ODI series (India lead 2-0) |
| Date | Tuesday, 10 November 2026 |
| Scheduled start time | 7:30 AM IST (3:00 PM NZDT local time); toss scheduled 7:00 AM IST |
| Revised start time | Toss 9:00 AM IST; play scheduled 9:30 AM IST after rain delay |
| Venue | Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Format | 40 overs per side (reduced from 50 after the rain delay) |
| Toss | India won the toss and opted to bowl first |
| Live score at time of writing | New Zealand 0/0 — no play yet due to heavy rain (snapshot ~10:53 AM IST) |
Squads / Confirmed Playing XIs
Both teams named their confirmed playing XIs at the toss, and the line-ups are confirmed from the live scorecard. India are unchanged from the side that won in Wellington, while New Zealand have made one change, with Matthew Fisher coming in for Blair Tickner, who is serving a mandatory seven-day stand-down period after his concussion in the first ODI.
New Zealand Playing XI: Will Young, Tim Seifert, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (w), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher.
India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (w), Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh.
India’s squad for the first three ODIs is Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav and Auqib Nabi. Gill captains the side for the first three ODIs, with Shreyas Iyer set to take over for the final two matches. Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav have not featured yet in the series.
New Zealand’s squad for the first three ODIs is Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Tim Seifert (wicketkeeper), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith, Will Young, Blair Tickner, Henry Nicholls and Matt Fisher, with Nick Kelly added after Devon Conway was ruled out through concussion, and Kristian Clarke summoned as cover. Matt Henry is targeting a return in the fourth ODI, while Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman missed the series through injury. Questions remain over Will Young’s place at the top of the order — he has crossed double figures just once in his last ten ODI innings at home — but he has been retained for this match.
Head-to-Head
India hold the overall edge in this rivalry, and their two wins in this series have stretched that advantage further. Before the series began, the two teams had met in 123 ODIs, with India winning 63, New Zealand winning 52, one match tied and seven ending without a result. After the first two ODIs of this series, the tally stands at 125 matches, with India on 65 wins and New Zealand still on 52.
| ODI head-to-head | Matches | India won | New Zealand won | Tied / No result |
| Overall (after 2nd ODI) | 125 | 65 | 52 | 1 / 7 |
| In New Zealand | 45 | 14 | 26 | 1 / 4 |
| At Seddon Park, Hamilton | 8 | 1 | 6 | 0 / 1 (washed out) |
The picture changes sharply on New Zealand soil. In 45 ODIs played in New Zealand, the hosts have won 26 and India have won only 14, with one tie and four no-results. At Seddon Park itself, the record is even more one-sided: New Zealand have a 6-1 record against India in eight ODIs at the ground, with their 2022 meeting washed out, and they have won each of their last 12 completed ODIs here. The last time New Zealand lost an ODI at Seddon Park was a rain-shortened 34-overs-a-side contest against South Africa in February 2017. Recent history also favours a close contest: New Zealand won the last ODI series between the sides 2-1 in India in January 2026, winning the decider at Indore by 41 runs after posting 337 for 8.
Pitch & Weather Report
Seddon Park has a reputation as a bowlers’ ground in recent times, and the conditions on Tuesday have only strengthened that trend. The previous two ODIs at this venue saw England bowled out for 175 and West Indies for 161 last year, and with the pitch under covers for much of the last three days, seam movement is expected for the new-ball bowlers. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has said that on these surfaces, a total of around 180 can be a good score, a long way from the 300 that is usually par in one-day cricket. The first ten overs will be the hardest for batters, with the ball nipping around, before batting becomes easier as the ball gets older — if the rain allows enough cricket for that to matter.
The weather, however, is the bigger story. It has been raining in Hamilton since Monday, 9 November, and a heavy rain watch is in place for the city from 3 AM on Tuesday until 1 AM on Wednesday. AccuWeather has put the chance of precipitation at 99 to 100 per cent for the day, with heavy showers forecast through the afternoon and evening, and New Zealand’s MetService reported that Hamilton had already received 14 mm of rain by the morning, with up to 29 mm expected for the day. Temperatures are expected to stay between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius, and the rain has already forced the match to be reduced to 40 overs per side, with further cuts likely if play is delayed again. Seddon Park is known for its fast-draining Patumahoe soil, which gives the ground staff a fighting chance, but sustained downpours would test even that drainage. If showers interrupt play again, the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method will come into play, just as it did in Auckland and Wellington — provided both teams bat for at least 20 overs.
Where to Watch / Live Streaming
- India: Live telecast on the Sony Sports Network (including Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 3, with Hindi feeds), and live streaming on the SonyLIV app and website (subscription required).
- New Zealand: Live on Sky Sport NZ, with streaming on Sky Go and Sky Sport Now.
- USA and Canada: Willow TV on cable and satellite, with streaming on Fubo and the Willow by Cricbuzz app.
- UK: Live on TNT Sports (TNT Sports 1 for the 3rd ODI), with streaming on discovery+.
- Rest of the world: Check local listings, and follow live scores and ball-by-ball commentary on Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo.
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FAQs
When and where is the New Zealand vs India 3rd ODI?
The third ODI is being played on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, at Seddon Park in Hamilton, New Zealand. It was scheduled to start at 7:30 AM IST (3:00 PM NZDT), with the toss at 7:00 AM IST, but rain delayed the start and the match was reduced to 40 overs per side, with the revised toss at 9:00 AM IST and play scheduled for 9:30 AM IST.
Who won the toss in the 3rd ODI?
India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl first, for the third time in a row in this series. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has now lost his seventh toss on this tour. Gill backed his in-form pace attack on a damp, overcast morning in Hamilton, although rain returned even as the toss was being completed and delayed the start again.
What are the confirmed playing XIs for the 3rd ODI?
New Zealand: Will Young, Tim Seifert, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (w), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher. India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (w), Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh. New Zealand made one change, with Fisher replacing the concussed Blair Tickner, while India are unchanged.
Where can I watch the New Zealand vs India 3rd ODI live?
In India, the match is telecast live on the Sony Sports Network and streamed live on SonyLIV. In New Zealand, it is shown on Sky Sport NZ, with streaming on Sky Go and Sky Sport Now. Fans in the USA and Canada can watch on Willow TV, while viewers in the UK can watch on TNT Sports. Live scores and ball-by-ball commentary are available on Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo.
What is the series score, and what happens if rain washes the match out?
India lead the five-match ODI series 2-0 after winning the first ODI in Auckland by five wickets (DLS method) and the second ODI in Wellington by four runs (DLS method). If the third ODI is washed out, the series will stand at 2-0 with two matches still to play, and India would need only a draw in one of the remaining games to win the series. If play is possible, a minimum of 20 overs per side is required for a result under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.
Conclusion
New Zealand vs India, 3rd ODI, is a match with everything on the line for the hosts and a series win within touching distance for the visitors. India have been the better team in this series so far, with their young pace attack bowling New Zealand out for 185 and 134 in successive games and Virat Kohli leading the chase in Auckland. New Zealand, though, have history, home conditions and a remarkable record at Seddon Park on their side — 12 straight ODI wins at this ground — and they will know that a win here keeps the series alive.
The rain may yet have the final say, and the match has already been cut to 40 overs a side, with more interruptions likely. But if enough cricket is possible, expect another low-scoring grind decided by discipline with the new ball and composure in the middle order. For India, this is a chance to seal the series and record a first ODI series win in New Zealand since 2019. For New Zealand, it is a must-win game in front of their own fans, and their batters must finally find a way past an Indian pace attack that has had their measure all series. Stay with us for the full result, scorecard and match recap once the game is done.
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