India face New Zealand in the 3rd ODI in Hamilton on 10 November at 7:30 AM IST. A win seals the series 3-0, but rain may cut the game short once more.
Updated: 9 November 2026, 10:30 AM IST
Quick Read
- 3rd ODI: Tuesday 10 November, 7:30 AM IST, Seddon Park, Hamilton. India lead the 5-match series 2-0.
- A win seals the series 3-0 with two games to spare. New Zealand must win to stay alive.
- Rain is the big worry again. Hamilton was wet on Saturday, and more rain is forecast for match day.
India are one win away from taking the series. They lead New Zealand 2-0. Win in Hamilton on Tuesday, and the series is theirs with two games still to play.
Both wins so far came in rain-hit games, decided by the DLS method. The weather may have the last word again — Hamilton was wet on Saturday, and more rain is forecast for the match.
How the series stands
| Match | What happened | Top performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI, 4 Nov, Eden Park | India won by 5 wickets (DLS) | Virat Kohli 74; Gurnoor Brar 3 wickets |
| 2nd ODI, 7 Nov, Wellington | NZ 134 all out; India 113/7, won by 4 runs (DLS, par 109) | Brar 4/30 (Player of the Match); Daryl Mitchell 55; Shreyas Iyer 30 |
| 3rd ODI, 10 Nov, Hamilton | India win = series sealed 3-0 | — |
New Zealand have not batted past 41 overs in either game. In Wellington they were bowled out for 134, and Mitchell’s 55 was the only fifty of that match from either side. India’s chase wobbled too — 113 for 7 — but rain stopped play with India 4 runs ahead of the DLS par of 109.
Also read: India beat NZ by 4 runs: DLS win, series 2-0
Gill’s last game, then Iyer takes over
Shubman Gill plays his last ODI of the tour in Hamilton, then leaves to prepare for the Tests. Shreyas Iyer takes over as captain for the last two ODIs, on 13 and 15 November at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. KL Rahul also misses the last two games.
For Gill, a series win here would be a fine way to sign off. He has not scored big yet — only Kohli’s 74 in the opener stands out — and Rohit Sharma’s form is under the scanner too, as The Hindu’s preview notes.
After the ODIs, the tour moves to two Tests, starting in Wellington on 19 November.
The bowlers are running this series
Gurnoor Brar has been the story of the series. He has 7 wickets in two games — 3 in the opener and a career-best 4 for 30 in Wellington. No one on either side has more. Jacob Duffy leads New Zealand with 6 wickets. Arshdeep Singh and Anshul Kamboj have 4 each for India.
The batting numbers say how hard it has been. The leading run-scorers are Daryl Mitchell with 83 and Virat Kohli with 81. Two games in, no batter has reached 100 runs.
New Zealand are also short of batters. Devon Conway is out with concussion. Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman are missing the ODIs, and fast bowler Blair Tickner is out with concussion too.
Rain and the Hamilton pitch
Rain has followed this series around, and Hamilton may be no different. Seddon Park’s groundsman, Karl Johnson, told ESPNcricinfo the “forecast isn’t great for tomorrow and matchday is not flash either”. The pitch has spent long spells under the covers.
AccuWeather expects 85–90% cloud and steady rain around the toss, with more than 25 mm through Tuesday. There is no reserve day. If rain washes the game out, India keep their 2-0 lead.
The first two ODI pitches helped the fast bowlers — seam movement, steep and at times uneven bounce. Johnson wants a surface in Hamilton that stays the same for 100 overs. Recent first-innings scores at Seddon Park sit near 240–245, and chasing sides have done better there. But the cold, wet build-up may hand the bowlers another day.
Hamilton has not been kind to India before. In January 2019, with the series already won, India were bowled out for 92 there. New Zealand are unbeaten in their last six games at Seddon Park.
Also read: India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI preview: Wellington
Likely XIs and where to watch
The XIs are not confirmed yet. Here is the likely shape, based on the first two games and the talk around the team.
India are likely to keep the same top order: Rohit, Gill, Kohli, Iyer, KL Rahul, Axar Patel and Naman Dhir. The one change on the table is Mohammed Siraj. Ajay Jadeja has suggested resting Arshdeep Singh for Siraj; CareerIndia’s preview says Siraj could come in for Auqib Nabi instead. Either way, Siraj looks set for his first ODI of the tour, with Brar keeping his place.
New Zealand’s likely XI: Tim Seifert, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy and Matthew Fisher. Tickner is out with concussion.
In India, Sony Sports Network shows the match on TV, with streaming on SonyLIV. DD Sports airs it on DD Free Dish. Toss at 7:00 AM IST, first ball 7:30 AM.
FAQ
Q: When is the India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI?
A: Tuesday, 10 November 2026, Seddon Park, Hamilton. First ball 7:30 AM IST (3:00 PM local). Toss at 7:00 AM IST.
Q: What happens if rain washes out the 3rd ODI?
A: There is no reserve day in a bilateral series. The match is called off, India keep their 2-0 lead, and New Zealand would need to win both remaining games just to draw.
Q: Who is India’s captain for the last two ODIs?
A: Shreyas Iyer. Gill captains the first three ODIs, then leaves for Test prep. Iyer leads the 4th and 5th ODIs at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on 13 and 15 November.
Also read
Sources
- The Hindu (PTI) — India vs New Zealand third ODI in Hamilton (primary match preview: squads, Gill/Iyer captaincy, injuries)
- SportsAdda — Brar has seven wickets, India can seal the series in Hamilton (primary for Brar/Duffy figures, rain forecast, 2019 Hamilton memory)
- CareerIndia — 3rd ODI Hamilton pitch report, playing XI, live streaming (broadcast + Siraj option)
- CricTracker — Jadeja suggests resting Arshdeep for Siraj in 3rd ODI
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