The Seddon Park pitch for the 3rd ODI should suit batting, though bowling first has the better record here. Rain is forecast for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, with a 75% chance of rain, 93% humidity and a 19 km/h wind, so a shortened game is likely. India lead the five-match series 2-0. They won the 1st ODI by five wickets at Eden Park, then beat New Zealand by four runs under the DLS method in a rain-hit 2nd ODI in Wellington. India had earlier won the T20I series 3-2.
Shubman Gill leads India in this match, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the squad. Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand. The match starts at 3:00 PM local time (7:30 AM IST), with the toss at 7:00 AM IST. In India, live streaming is on SonyLIV and the TV broadcast is on Sony Sports Network.
Seddon Park Pitch Report for NZ vs IND 3rd ODI
| Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Good for batting, with scores dropping in the chase |
| Par first-innings score | Around 229 (venue average: 229) |
| Fast bowlers | New ball in the powerplay |
| Spinners | Can help control the middle overs |
| Dew and moisture | Humidity is 93%, so moisture is likely, especially with rain around |
| Toss advantage | Bowling first has won 32 ODIs here and batting first 25 |
Phase-by-Phase Pitch Behaviour
| Phase | How the Pitch Is Likely to Play |
|---|---|
| Powerplay (1 to 10) | Early wickets can swing the game. India have Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Anshul Kamboj, while New Zealand have Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson and Matthew Fisher |
| Middle overs (11 to 40) | Spin can control the scoring. India have Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, and New Zealand have Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell |
| Death overs (41 to 50) | Scoring should rise. The highest total here is 363/4 by West Indies against New Zealand |
| Second innings | The average is 200, and the highest chase is 350/9 in 49.3 overs by New Zealand against Australia |
How the Pitch Plays at Seddon Park
Details on the soil, bounce and grass cover have not been confirmed. The venue stats show 61 ODIs, with 25 won batting first and 32 won bowling first. The other four were ties or had no result. Scores drop in the chase, from an average of 229 in the first innings to 200 in the second.
The highest total here is 363/4 in 50 overs by West Indies against New Zealand. The highest chase is 350/9 in 49.3 overs by New Zealand against Australia, which shows that big targets can be chased on this ground. The lowest total is 92/10 in 30.5 overs by India against New Zealand, and the lowest score defended is 182/9 in 35 overs by New Zealand against Sri Lanka. A pitch that offers help early, combined with damp air, can bring wickets in clusters.
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Hamilton Weather Forecast for NZ vs IND 3rd ODI
| Detail | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Rain |
| Temperature | High of 18°C, low of 17°C |
| Rain chance | 75% |
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind | 19 km/h |
Rain is likely to interrupt play, and a reduced-overs game or a washout is possible. A revised target helps the chasing side, which knows exactly what it needs. Heavy humidity could make the ball harder to grip, and a damp outfield will make life harder for bowlers and fielders. The wind could also affect high shots and catches.
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Seddon Park ODI Records and Stats
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 61 |
| Won batting first | 25 |
| Won bowling first | 32 |
| Average first-innings score | 229 |
| Average second-innings score | 200 |
| Highest total | 363/4 (50 overs) by West Indies vs New Zealand |
| Lowest total | 92/10 (30.5 overs) by India vs New Zealand |
| Highest score chased | 350/9 (49.3 overs) by New Zealand vs Australia |
| Lowest score defended | 182/9 (35 overs) by New Zealand vs Sri Lanka |
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NZ vs IND ODI Head-to-Head
| Matches | India Won | New Zealand Won | Tie or No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | 65 | 52 | 8 |
What Should the Captains Do at Seddon Park?
Bowl first if the toss is won. Bowling first has won 32 of 61 ODIs here, and rain is forecast, which can bring a revised target that helps the chasing side. Use the new ball well in the powerplay, because early wickets put the batting side under pressure. Use spin in the middle overs to slow the scoring, as both sides have quality spinners in Santner, Bracewell, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel. Plan for the damp, humid conditions, which can make gripping the ball harder, and keep a close eye on the rain and any revised target.
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