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India will take on New Zealand in the third match of their five-match ODI series at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Tuesday, November 10. Shubman Gill's side is leading the series 2-0 after winning the rain-affected second ODI in Wellington by four runs, and another victory will seal the series with two matches to spare.
New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, must win to keep the series alive. The hosts have struggled against India's pace attack, getting bowled out for 185 and 134 in the first two matches. They will need a much-improved batting performance to prevent India from sealing the series.
India hold the advantage in the overall ODI head-to-head record against New Zealand, having won 65 of their 125 meetings, while the Black Caps have registered 52 victories. One match ended in a tie, and seven produced no result. However, New Zealand have a stronger record at home, winning 26 matches against India.
IND vs NZ Match Preview and Recent Form
India secured a thrilling four-run victory via the DLS method in the second ODI. Their bowlers dismissed New Zealand for 134 runs. Gurnoor Brar was the pick of the Indian bowlers in Wellington with career-best figures of 4/30.
Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi and Axar Patel also made valuable contributions, picking up two wickets each to keep the hosts under pressure. India's batting, however, has not been as convincing as its bowling. The visitors lost seven wickets while chasing a revised target of 135 in the second ODI.
Rohit Sharma scored 23 runs, including two sixes, while Shubman Gill fell for a golden duck. KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 26 to help India secure the win.
New Zealand have struggled to build partnerships, particularly at the top of the order. The hosts were reduced to 23/3 in Wellington before Daryl Mitchell stepped up with a fighting 55. Mitchell Santner supported him with 31 runs as the pair added 59 for the sixth wicket.
New Zealand have now lost 11 matches against India in 2026, their highest number of defeats against a single opponent in a calendar year. They have also lost consecutive home ODIs for the first time since January 2019, when India were their opponents.
IND vs NZ Live Streaming: Where to Watch the 3rd ODI?
Indian cricket fans can watch the third ODI between India and New Zealand live on the Sony Sports Network. The match will also be available for online streaming through the SonyLIV app and website. The contest will begin at 7:30 AM IST on Tuesday, November 10.
IND vs NZ Pitch Report: How Will Seddon Park Play?
Seddon Park generally offers batting-friendly conditions, particularly during the first innings. Fast bowlers could find some early assistance, but batters can play their shots once they settle at the crease.
The venue has hosted 61 ODIs, with an average first-innings score of 229. Teams batting second have won 32 matches, compared to 25 victories for sides batting first. Four games have ended in a tie or produced no result. New Zealand have won six of their eight ODIs against India at this venue.
IND vs NZ ODI Stats at Seddon Park, Hamilton
Total ODI matches: 61
Matches won batting first: 25
Matches won while chasing: 32
Tied/No result: 4
Average first-innings score: 229
Average second-innings score: 200
Highest team total: 363/4 (50 overs) – West Indies vs New Zealand
Lowest team total: 92 all out (30.5 overs) – India vs New Zealand
Highest successful chase: 350/9 (49.3 overs) – New Zealand vs Australia
Lowest total defended: 182/9 (35 overs) – New Zealand vs Sri Lanka
Highest individual score: 181* – Matthew Hayden
Best bowling figures: 6/33 – Trent Boult
IND vs NZ Weather Forecast & Rain Threat at Seddon Park
Rain could disrupt the third ODI, with AccuWeather forecasting an 86% chance of rain at 2 PM and 3 PM local time, when the match is scheduled to begin. Temperatures are expected to remain around 18°C, with northeasterly winds of 20–22 km/h. The rain threat is expected to persist through the evening.
IND vs NZ Team News & Squad Updates
New Zealand fast bowler Blair Tickner has been ruled out of the third ODI after suffering a concussion in the previous match. Kristian Clarke has joined the squad as his replacement. Devon Conway remains unavailable after sustaining a concussion, while Rachin Ravindra is also sidelined with an injury.
India are expected to rest Mohammed Siraj ahead of the upcoming Test series. KL Rahul and Shubman Gill are set to miss the final two ODIs, with Shreyas Iyer likely to lead India.
IND vs NZ Predicted Playing 11 Today
New Zealand Predicted Playing XI: Tim Seifert, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Kristian Clarke.
India Predicted Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (c), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.
IND vs NZ Key Player Battles to Watch
Rohit Sharma vs Kyle Jamieson
Rohit Sharma has struggled to make an impact in the first two ODIs. New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson can use his height to generate extra bounce and will look to trouble the Indian opener outside the off-stump.
Daryl Mitchell vs Gurnoor Brar
Daryl Mitchell scored a fighting 55 in the second ODI and remains one of New Zealand's biggest batting threats. Gurnoor Brar, who claimed career-best figures of 4/30 in Wellington and has taken seven wickets in the series, could trouble him with pace and bounce.
Virat Kohli vs Mitchell Santner
Virat Kohli will be central to India's batting plans, while Mitchell Santner could play an important role in the middle overs. The New Zealand captain will look to use his left-arm spin to restrict Kohli's scoring options and build pressure.
IND vs NZ Key Players to Watch
New Zealand: Daryl Mitchell, Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamieson
India: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer
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