India vs. New Zealand is the third match of the five-match ODI series on India’s 2026-27 tour of New Zealand. It is played today, Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Seddon Park in Hamilton. India lead the series 2-0 after winning in Auckland by five wickets (DLS) and in Wellington by 4 runs (DLS), and a win today would seal the series. New Zealand are under big pressure. They were bowled out for 134 in the second ODI, and India were 113/7 when rain stopped play, so the Black Caps came close in a match that went down to the DLS calculation. Seddon Park is one of New Zealand’s best grounds, and the hosts have an excellent record here, so this could be their best chance of the series.
India Tour of New Zealand 2026 – 3rd ODI Match Details
Event: India tour of New Zealand 2026-27
Match: New Zealand vs. India, 3rd ODI (NZ vs IND)
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM NZDT / 7:30 AM IST / 7:00 AM PKT / 2:00 AM GMT
Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand
Match Type: Day/Night, 50 overs per side
Series Score: India lead 2-0
Captains: Mitchell Santner (New Zealand), Shubman Gill (India)
Live Streaming & Live Score Info
Live Streaming Info:
The IND vs NZ 3rd ODI match will be live on Willow Cricket.
Live Score Info:
India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI 2026: ESPN and Cricbuzz have live scores.
| Region | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| India (TV) | Sony Sports Network | Live telecast from 7:30 AM IST |
| India (Streaming) | Sony LIV | Online streaming |
I could not confirm the official broadcasters for Pakistan, New Zealand or other countries, so please check your local sports channel or app. Ball-by-ball live scores are available on ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, Sofascore and BCCI.tv. If you are traveling outside your home country, use a VPN (e.g. NordVPN or Norton VPN) to connect to your home country’s server and access your local broadcaster.
Why This Match Matters
India can seal the series: With a 2-0 lead in a five-match series, one more win gives India an unbeatable 3-0 lead and the series.
New Zealand are fighting to stay alive: A defeat would end their hopes of winning the series. They must win today to keep the series alive.
Two close calls: Both India wins were decided by DLS after rain interruptions. In the second ODI, New Zealand nearly bowled India out in the chase despite being bowled out for just 134 themselves.
New Zealand’s Seddon Park record: The Black Caps have an excellent record at this ground, and their seamers will be confident after getting early wickets in Wellington.
India’s young attack: Gurnoor Brar took 4 wickets for 30 runs in the second ODI, and Arshdeep Singh took 4 wickets in the first. India’s pace attack has been the story of the series.
Betting Odds & Prediction
I could not find reliable betting odds, so none are listed here. Predictions are split:
- One prediction picks India to win because they are the team in form.
- Another prediction model picks New Zealand, with Jacob Duffy as Player of the Match.
Smart Pick: Expect a low-to-moderate scoring match. The average first-innings total at Seddon Park is 237 and the second-innings total is 212, and the pitch has helped pacers in the first two games of this series.
Pitch & Weather Update
Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
Pitch: Average first-innings total in ODIs is 237 and second-innings total is 212, so batting first has been slightly better here. The pitches in this series have supported fast bowlers.
Weather: I could not find a reliable forecast for this match. Both earlier ODIs were affected by rain and decided by DLS, so check the Hamilton forecast before the match.
Current Form: India
India are on a roll and have won the first two ODIs of the series.
- 1st ODI (Nov 4): India won by 5 wickets (DLS). New Zealand 185 all out, India chased 143 in 32 overs. Virat Kohli scored 74 off 51 balls
- 2nd ODI (Nov 7): India won by 4 runs (DLS). New Zealand 134 all out, India 113/7 when rain stopped play. Gurnoor Brar took 4/30
- T20I series in New Zealand: India won 3-2
- Jan 2026 ODI series in India: New Zealand won 2-1
India Squad (key names): Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vc), KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan (wk), Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Auqib Nabi
Current Form: New Zealand
New Zealand have struggled with the bat but showed fight with the ball.
- 1st ODI (Nov 4): Lost by 5 wickets (DLS), bowled out for 185
- 2nd ODI (Nov 7): Lost by 4 runs (DLS), bowled out for 134 but nearly bowled India out
- Missing Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman through injury
- Jan 2026 ODI series in India: Won 2-1
New Zealand Squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Will Young
Head-to-Head Summary (ODIs)
| Metric | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 125 |
| India Wins | 65 |
| New Zealand Wins | 52 |
| Tied | 1 |
| No Result | 7 |
| Latest Match | November 7, 2026: India won by 4 runs (DLS) |
| Previous Series (Jan 2026) | New Zealand won 2-1 |
Probable Playing XI (Not Confirmed)
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand: Will Young, Tim Seifert (wk), Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher
The toss and confirmed teams were not available when I collected this data, so check the official playing XIs before publishing.
Team Analysis: India
Strengths
- Lead the series 2-0 and have momentum
- A young pace attack (Arshdeep, Brar, Kamboj, Siraj) has taken early wickets on helpful pitches
- Kohli is in top form after 74 off 51 in the first ODI
- Gill is the world’s top-ranked ODI batter
- Depth in the squad, with Kuldeep Yadav, Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad also available
Weaknesses
- The batting has been tested on seaming pitches, and India were 113/7 in the second ODI
- Rohit Sharma is still searching for a big score
- Both wins were close and decided by DLS, so the margin has been thin
- New Zealand’s record at Seddon Park is strong
Key Players
- Virat Kohli (Batter): Scored 74 off 51 in the first ODI and is India’s key chaser.
- Shubman Gill (Captain, Opener): The leader of the batting and a key run-scorer.
- Gurnoor Brar (Fast Bowler): Took 4/30 in the second ODI.
- Arshdeep Singh (Fast Bowler): Took 4 wickets in the first ODI and leads the attack.
- Shreyas Iyer (Vice-Captain, Batter): Predicted as India’s top scorer for this match.
Team Analysis: New Zealand
Strengths
- Excellent record at Seddon Park
- Jamieson, Duffy and Fisher give them a tall and skilful seam attack that nearly bowled India out
- Mitchell, Phillips and Latham are experienced middle-order batters
- Santner and Bracewell add spin control and batting depth
- Nothing to lose, so they can play freely
Weaknesses
- The batting collapsed to 185 and 134 in the first two matches
- Conway, Ravindra and Chapman are all out, and the top order lacks depth
- Lost the toss in the previous two games and have been chasing the series
Key Players
- Daryl Mitchell (Batter): New Zealand’s most reliable run-scorer.
- Mitchell Santner (Captain, Spinner): Leads the team and controls the middle overs.
- Jacob Duffy (Fast Bowler): Predicted as the Player of the Match for New Zealand by one source.
- Kyle Jamieson (Fast Bowler): His height and bounce are a danger on a seaming pitch.
- Glenn Phillips (All-rounder): A big hitter who can change the game in a few overs.
Key Tactical Matchup
The key battle is New Zealand’s seamers vs India’s top order. Jamieson, Duffy and Fisher will target Rohit, Gill and Kohli early. If they get early wickets, India’s middle order will be under pressure again.
The second battle is India’s young pacers vs New Zealand’s batting. Brar, Arshdeep, Kamboj and Siraj bowled New Zealand out for 185 and 134, so the hosts must find a way to score runs against them. The middle order of Mitchell, Latham and Phillips has to rebuild the innings.
Finally, the toss and rain are again important. Both earlier matches were affected by rain, and the team chasing under DLS has had the advantage.
FAQs
When is India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI?
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM NZDT. That is 7:30 AM IST and 7:00 AM PKT.
Where is the match being played?
Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand.
What is the series score?
India lead 2-0 after winning the first two ODIs.
How did India win the second ODI?
India won by 4 runs (DLS method). New Zealand were bowled out for 134 and India were 113/7 when rain stopped play. Gurnoor Brar took 4/30.
Can India win the series today?
Yes. A win in this match gives India an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
Who captains each team?
Shubman Gill captains India and Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand.
What is the head-to-head record in ODIs?
India lead 65-52 in 125 matches, with 1 tie and 7 no results.
Where can I watch it in India?
Sony Sports Network on TV and Sony LIV online, from 7:30 AM IST.