Key points
- The third ODI between New Zealand and India is scheduled for November 10 at Seddon Park in Hamilton, with play set to begin at 3:00 pm local time.
- India lead the five-match ODI series 2-0 after winning the first match in Auckland by five wickets under the DLS method and the second in Wellington by four runs under DLS.
- The second ODI was shortened by rain, and India were four runs ahead of the DLS par score when no further play was possible.
- New Zealand need a win in Hamilton to prevent India from taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series.
- The fourth and fifth ODIs are scheduled for November 13 and 15 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
- Seddon Park is the venue for the third ODI, with the BCCI listing the match for November 10 at 2:00 am UTC.
India enter the third ODI against New Zealand with a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, as the teams prepare to meet at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Tuesday, November 10. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm local time, with the visitors having the opportunity to take an unassailable lead and the hosts needing a response to keep the series alive.
Both of India's wins so far have come under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method. The first ODI in Auckland ended with India winning by five wickets, while the second in Wellington was decided by four runs after rain stopped play during the chase. The third match offers New Zealand a chance to reset at home, while India can carry their early momentum into the next stage of the tour.
India take 2-0 advantage into Hamilton
India won the opening ODI at Eden Park in Auckland by five wickets under DLS after the match was reduced by weather. The visitors then edged a rain-affected second contest in Wellington, winning by four runs under the same method. The two results have put India in control of the series, although the narrow margin in the second game showed how close the contest had become.
In Wellington, New Zealand were dismissed for 134. India reached 113 for seven in 26 overs before rain prevented any further play. The visitors were four runs ahead of the DLS par score at that point, which gave them the victory. The result left New Zealand with little room for error in the third match.
India's 2-0 lead means a win in Hamilton would secure the series with two matches still to play. New Zealand, meanwhile, need to win to prevent the visitors from sealing the contest early and to give themselves a route back into the five-match series.
New Zealand look for a response at Seddon Park
The home side will be looking to make better use of its conditions in Hamilton after two defeats shaped by weather interruptions. Seddon Park is the venue for the third match, which is scheduled as a day-night ODI. The change of venue gives New Zealand an opportunity to regroup and produce a more complete performance with bat and ball.
The first two matches have not provided a full 100-over contest in each innings, with rain influencing both results. A completed match in Hamilton would give both teams a clearer opportunity to assess their combinations and build innings without the same interruptions. Weather remains a factor to monitor in the lead-up, but the scheduled start is 3:00 pm local time.
For New Zealand, the immediate priority is to stay in the series. A win would reduce India's lead to 2-1 and ensure the final two matches at Bay Oval remain meaningful in the contest for the trophy.
India have a chance to close out the series
India's two victories have come in different circumstances, but both have required them to manage shortened games and DLS calculations. The visitors have already secured the first two results and now have the chance to finish the series with two games to spare.
The team will aim to carry the discipline that helped them negotiate the weather-affected matches into the Hamilton fixture. A third successive win would also give the squad confidence ahead of the final two ODIs and the Test matches scheduled later in the tour.
The BCCI's match listing confirms Seddon Park as the venue for the third ODI on November 10. The series will then move to Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui for the fourth and fifth matches on November 13 and 15.
Remaining ODI schedule
The Hamilton fixture is the third match in a five-game series. The final two ODIs will be played at Bay Oval, giving New Zealand the opportunity to finish the home series strongly even if India take the contest beyond reach in the third match.
- Third ODI: November 10, Seddon Park, Hamilton
- Fourth ODI: November 13, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
- Fifth ODI: November 15, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
After the ODI leg, the teams are scheduled to continue the tour with a two-Test series beginning later in November. The first Test is listed for Wellington from November 19, followed by the second in Christchurch from November 27.
A pivotal match in a weather-affected series
The third ODI carries a clear series consequence. India can move to 3-0 and secure the five-match contest, while New Zealand need to win to keep their hopes alive. The first two matches have been decided by DLS, so both sides will be looking for a result that is not left to late weather calculations.
With Seddon Park hosting the teams on November 10, the focus will be on whether New Zealand can make home advantage count or India can complete a series-winning run. The final two fixtures at Bay Oval remain on the calendar, but the outcome in Hamilton will determine whether the series is still open when the teams move to Mount Maunganui.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the third New Zealand vs India ODI being played?
The third ODI is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Seddon Park in Hamilton, New Zealand. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm local time, which is 7:30 am Indian Standard Time.
What is the score in the New Zealand vs India ODI series?
India lead the five-match series 2-0 going into the third ODI. India won the first match in Auckland by five wickets under the DLS method and the second in Wellington by four runs, also under DLS.
How did India win the second ODI against New Zealand?
The second ODI in Wellington was affected by rain and could not be completed. New Zealand had made 134, and India were 113 for seven after 26 overs when play stopped. India were four runs ahead of the DLS par score and were awarded the win.
What happens if India win the third ODI?
A win in Hamilton would give India a 3-0 lead in the five-match series, making the result of the remaining two matches unable to change the series winner. New Zealand need a victory to keep the contest alive beyond the third match.
Where will the final two ODIs of the series be played?
The fourth and fifth ODIs are scheduled for November 13 and November 15, 2026, at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The third match in Hamilton is therefore the final ODI at a different venue before the teams move to Bay Oval.