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The third ODI between India and New Zealand has been abandoned due to rain in Hamilton on 10 November. Not a single ball was bowled in the match. India continue to lead the five-match series 2-0 after winning the first two games.
The third India vs. New Zealand ODI in Hamilton on November 10 was abandoned due to persistent rain, with no balls bowled. India leads the five-match series 2-0 ahead of the fourth ODI scheduled for November 13 in Tauranga.
Rain had affected the match right from the morning. The toss was also delayed several times because of wet conditions. After a long wait, India captain Shubman Gill finally won the toss and decided to bowl first. However, rain returned before the match could begin.
Rain Forces Abandonment Of Third ODI
The ground staff made several attempts to prepare the field for the match. However, continuous rain and a wet outfield made it difficult for the players to take the field.
The umpires continued to monitor the conditions, but there was no improvement. The match was finally abandoned without a single delivery being bowled.
𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻:The third New Zealand-India ODI is called off due to rain.#TeamIndia | #NZvIND https://t.co/LtrfDalRcz
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 10, 2026
India And New Zealand Make One Change
India captain Shubman Gill confirmed that his team had no changes in the playing XI. New Zealand made one change, bringing Matt Fisher into the team in place of Blair Tickner.
India’s playing XI included Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar and Arshdeep Singh.
India Win First Two Matches
India have dominated the series so far. In the first ODI, New Zealand were bowled out for 185 runs. Arshdeep Singh took four wickets, while Anshul Kamboj picked up two wickets. India chased the target in 22.4 overs and won by five wickets.
The second ODI in Wellington was also affected by rain. New Zealand scored 134 runs before India completed a four-run win under the DLS method.
When Is The Fourth India vs New Zealand ODI?
India are now leading the five-match ODI series 2-0. The fourth ODI will take place on Friday, 13 November, in Tauranga.
India will look to win the next match and seal the series. New Zealand, meanwhile, need a win to keep their hopes of making a comeback alive.
