The third ODI between New Zealand and India at Seddon Park in Hamilton was abandoned on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, after persistent rain made play impossible. India keep their 2-0 lead in the five-match series, and both teams now move to Mount Maunganui for the last two games. Rain had been forecast for the day, with a 75% chance of showers and humidity of 93%.
What Happened in Hamilton
Shubman Gill won the toss for the third match in a row and chose to bowl, with India fielding an unchanged XI. The weather eased briefly, and the ground staff started removing the covers to prepare for a shortened 40-over game. Then the rain came back. Conditions did not improve, and as the cut-off for a 20-over contest drew near, the umpires called the match off.
Rain has disrupted the whole tour. All three ODIs have had interruptions, but Hamilton was the first to be lost without a ball bowled.
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How the Series Stands
The washout means India cannot lose the series. New Zealand’s best result is now a 2-2 draw, which needs wins in both remaining matches, while India need just one more win to seal it.
India won the 1st ODI at Eden Park by five wickets. New Zealand were bowled out for 185, with Arshdeep Singh taking four wickets, Gurnoor Brar three and Anshul Kamboj two. In a rain-revised chase of 143, Virat Kohli scored 74 off 51 balls to see India home.
The 2nd ODI in Wellington followed a similar pattern. Brar took 4/30 as New Zealand were dismissed for 134 in 41 overs. India slipped to 47/4 in reply, but Shreyas Iyer made 30 and KL Rahul stayed unbeaten on 26. Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamieson took three wickets each, and India were 113/7 when the rain returned. They were four runs ahead of the DLS par score, which gave them a narrow four-run win.
New Zealand’s batters have been bowled out cheaply in both completed matches, scoring 185 and 134. They will need to improve if they want to keep the series alive.
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Changes Ahead for India
The washout also marks a change in leadership. Gill and Rahul are expected to leave the squad and join the Test team in Wellington, along with Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj and Mohammed Siraj. Vice-captain Shreyas Iyer will captain India in the last two ODIs. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan are expected to feature in the playing XI.
What Is Next
The 4th ODI is on Friday, November 13, and the 5th is on Sunday, November 15. Both are at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui and start at 7:30 AM IST. Mitchell Santner’s side must win both matches to draw the series, while India can wrap it up with a win in the 4th ODI. In India, the matches are live on SonyLIV and the Sony Sports Network.
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