IND vs NZ third ODI: Rain delays play as India wins toss, elects to bowl against New Zealand

The third ODI between New Zealand and India at Seddon Park in Hamilton was called off on November 10, 2026, due to persistent heavy rain. Indian captain Shubman Gill had initially won the toss and elected to bowl before the weather intervened. Although preparations were briefly made for a 40-overs-a-side match, subsequent downpours prompted umpires to abandon play ahead of the local cut-off time.

The washout secures an unassailable 2-0 series lead for India as the teams travel to Mount Maunganui for the remaining matches. This fixture marked the final ODI appearance of the series for Gill and KL Rahul before joining the Test squad, alongside Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj, and Mohammed Siraj. Shreyas Iyer will captain India for the final two games.