NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Match Result: Rain Washes Out Hamilton ODI, India Seal Series 2-0

Rain had the final word at Seddon Park in Hamilton as the third ODI between New Zealand and India was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Persistent rain through the day meant no play was possible, and with the match called off, India sealed an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series.

The washout also ended New Zealand’s hopes of winning the series at home. India had already won the first two ODIs in Auckland and Wellington, and the Hamilton abandonment confirmed the series outcome with two matches still to play.

NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Abandoned: Rain Wins at Seddon Park

The day began with heavy rain in Hamilton and a delayed start. The toss was pushed back repeatedly as ground staff worked to clear the outfield, and the match was reduced to 40 overs a side in the hope of getting a game in. India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl first, backing his attack to make early inroads in helpful conditions.

But the weather never relented for long enough. The covers came off and went back on several times through the afternoon, with the umpires holding inspections as drizzle returned just as play looked possible. Despite brief breaks in the rain, the outfield and pitch could not be made ready, and the umpires eventually called the match off without a single legal delivery being bowled.

No score was recorded in the match. Neither side batted, no bowler delivered a ball, and no Player of the Match award was made — the only outcome was the shared point-equivalent of a washout in a bilateral series, with India keeping their 2-0 lead.

India Seal ODI Series 2-0 With Two Matches to Play

The abandonment means India have won the ODI series with two matches still to come. It is a significant result for the visitors, who arrived in New Zealand after winning the T20I series 3-2 and have now carried that momentum into the 50-over format.

New Zealand, meanwhile, are now at risk of a first home ODI series defeat since 2019 if India win either of the remaining two matches in Mount Maunganui. The hosts will need to win both to salvage a 2-2 drawn series.

How India Took the 2-0 Lead: 1st and 2nd ODI Recap

India’s series win was built on two rain-affected victories in the opening matches, both decided by the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.

1st ODI: Kohli 74 Powers India to 5-Wicket DLS Win at Eden Park

India took a 1-0 lead in the series opener at Eden Park in Auckland, winning by five wickets under DLS. Virat Kohli led the chase with 74 as India overhauled New Zealand’s total in a rain-shortened contest.

2nd ODI: India Beat New Zealand by 4 Runs (DLS) in Wellington

The second ODI in Wellington was another rain-hit affair. New Zealand were bowled out for 134, with Daryl Mitchell top-scoring with 55 and Brar taking 4 for 30 to earn the Player of the Match award. India were 113 for 6 in reply when rain intervened, and the DLS calculation handed the visitors a four-run win and a 2-0 series lead.

Rain had been forecast for Hamilton all day, with heavy showers predicted through the afternoon and evening, and the forecast proved accurate — the third ODI never got started.

What the Washout Means for the Series

With the series decided, the final two ODIs in Mount Maunganui take on a different shape. India will be chasing a 4-0 series win, while New Zealand will be playing to avoid a home series defeat and to restore some pride in front of their own fans.

The washout also changes the leadership picture for the remainder of the tour. Shubman Gill played his last ODI of the tour in Hamilton — he departs after the third match, with Shreyas Iyer set to captain India in the fourth and fifth ODIs.

New Zealand, meanwhile, have been hit by injuries and unavailability. Devon Conway is out of the rest of the ODI series after a concussion, with Nick Kelly called up as his replacement. Lockie Ferguson is out of the final two ODIs with a calf tear, and Blair Tickner is also sidelined after a concussion stand-down. Matt Henry, however, was declared fit for the Wellington match and remains available.

Our Prediction: Right on the Series, Wrong on the Margin

Our prediction for this match backed India to win and seal the series 3-0 in Hamilton. The series outcome is right — India have sealed the series — but the 3-0 margin was not realised because rain washed the match out entirely. No result was possible, so the prediction’s scoreline could not come to pass.

What’s Next: 4th and 5th ODIs in Mount Maunganui

The series moves to Mount Maunganui for the final two matches. The fourth ODI is scheduled for Friday, November 13, followed by the fifth and final ODI on Sunday, November 15. Both matches will be played at the Bay Oval.

India will look to complete a dominant tour with two more wins, while New Zealand will aim to finish the series on a high and avoid a 4-0 scoreline. With Gill gone and Iyer leading the side, the final two games also offer India a chance to test their bench strength ahead of the two-Test series that follows the ODIs.

For New Zealand, the focus will be on their batting, which has struggled in the rain-shortened games so far, and on finding a way past an Indian bowling attack that has kept them to modest totals in both completed matches.

NZ vs IND 3rd ODI Match Result Summary

Match	New Zealand vs India, 3rd ODI, November 10, 2026
Venue	Seddon Park, Hamilton
Result	Match abandoned without a ball bowled (rain)
Toss	India won the toss and opted to bowl
Match length	Reduced to 40 overs a side before abandonment
Series	India lead the five-match series 2-0 (unassailable)
Player of the Match	None — no play was possible
Next match	4th ODI, November 13, Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

India have the series in the bag, but New Zealand still have two matches to show what they can do at home. The action resumes in Mount Maunganui on November 13.