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For the third ODI of India’s tour of New Zealand 2026/27, New Zealand will take on India at Seddon Park in Hamilton on November 10. The day-night encounter is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM local time (7:30 AM IST). Both teams will be keen to deliver a strong performance, with India looking to continue their recent success against the hosts. The visitors have won the previous two ODI encounters, defeating New Zealand by five wickets on November 4 and by four runs (DLS method) on November 7.
However, New Zealand will be determined to bounce back and make better use of their home advantage. India’s batting lineup looks particularly strong, with Shubman Gill emerging as a major player to watch. He has accumulated 713 runs in his last 10 matches at an outstanding average of 101.86 and a strike rate of 118.24. Rohit Sharma has also been in good touch, scoring 550 runs in 10 matches at an average of 55. For New Zealand, Will Young has registered 242 runs in his last 10 matches, while Nick Kelly has scored 216 runs in five appearances at an average of 43.2.
In the bowling department, India’s Gurnoor Brar has claimed 18 wickets in 10 matches, while Axar Patel has taken seven wickets in five outings at an economy rate of 4.62. New Zealand will rely on Jacob Duffy, who has collected 11 wickets in seven matches, and Michael Bracewell, who has taken eight wickets in five matches. With India’s recent head-to-head advantage and impressive batting performances, the visitors will aim to maintain their winning momentum, while New Zealand will look to defend their home record.