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Toss done. Teams ready. Then the rain came – and never left.
The NZ vs IND 3rd ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton was abandoned without a single ball bowled on Tuesday, November 10. Rain and a soggy outfield made play impossible, and the umpires finally called it off.
🌧️ Quick Update
- Match: New Zealand vs India, 3rd ODI
- Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
- Result: No result – abandoned due to rain
- Toss: Shubman Gill won and chose to bowl
- Series: India lead 2-0 (five-match series)
India Can’t Lose the Series Now
With two wins already in the bag and only two games left, India are now safe from a series defeat. The best New Zealand can do is win both remaining matches and level it 2-2.
India have one hand on the trophy – and the weather just tightened the grip.
How India Took the 2-0 Lead
1st ODI, Auckland – India won by 5 wickets (DLS)
A rain-hit opener went India’s way, with Virat Kohli’s 74 the standout knock.
2nd ODI, Wellington – India won by 4 runs (DLS)
This one was a thriller. India’s bowlers bundled New Zealand out for just 134, with young pacer Gurnoor Brar taking a career-best 4/30. Auqib Nabi (2/31) and Anshul Kamboj (2/15) had earlier reduced the Kiwis to 53/5 before Daryl Mitchell (55) led a fightback.
The chase was shaky – Shubman Gill fell for a golden duck and Virat Kohli made 7 – but Shreyas Iyer (30) and an unbeaten KL Rahul (26) kept India in front. When rain stopped play, India were 113/7 after 26 overs, just 4 runs ahead of the DLS par score.
| Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Auckland | India won by 5 wickets (DLS) |
| 2nd ODI | Wellington | India won by 4 runs (DLS) |
| 3rd ODI | Hamilton | No result (rain) |
| 4th ODI | Tauranga | Friday, Nov 13 |
| 5th ODI | Tauranga | Sunday, Nov 15 |
What’s Next: Tauranga Double-Header
Both remaining ODIs will be played at Bay Oval, Tauranga. Matches start at 7:30 AM IST, so set your alarms!
- 4th ODI: Friday, November 13
- 5th ODI: Sunday, November 15
- Live in India: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV
Shubman Gill has led India in the first three ODIs, with Shreyas Iyer set to take over the captaincy for the last two. After that, the two teams meet in a two-Test series starting November 19 in Wellington.
FAQs
What happened in the NZ vs IND 3rd ODI?
The match at Hamilton was abandoned without a ball bowled because of rain and a wet outfield.
What is the ODI series score?
India lead the five-match series 2-0.
When is the 4th ODI?
Friday, November 13, 2026 at Bay Oval, Tauranga, starting 7:30 AM IST.
Who is India’s captain for the last two ODIs?
Shreyas Iyer takes over from Shubman Gill for the 4th and 5th ODIs.
Will India finish 4-0 or can the Kiwis fight back? Tell us in the comments! 🏏
Match details as reported by Outlook India and ESPNcricinfo; schedule as reported by Yahoo Sports.
