India enter the third ODI against New Zealand with a 2–0 lead and an opportunity to settle the five-match series. The match is scheduled at Seddon Park in Hamilton on November 10, with a listed start of 7.30am IST, or 3pm local time.
Another Indian win would leave New Zealand unable to overturn the series margin in the two remaining games. The hosts therefore need a victory to preserve their chance of winning the contest.
Conditions remain part of the build-up
Rain disrupted preparations in Hamilton, with India training indoors on the eve of the match. Further rain has been forecast, but a forecast is not confirmation of a washout or a shortened contest. The actual playing conditions will be established on match day.
The first two ODIs have already required the batters to work in conditions that offered help to the bowlers. Hamilton presents the next test in that sequence, rather than a guarantee of a particular score or pitch outcome.
Selection is still a match-day decision
New Zealand have added Kristian Clarke as pace cover. Blair Tickner is unavailable during his stand-down period, while Matt Henry is targeting a return for the fourth ODI. A squad update does not name the final eleven.
India’s selection will also be confirmed separately. Published probable elevens should not be read as the team sheet. For now, the settled facts are the venue, the scheduled date, the 2–0 series position and the consequences of a third Indian victory.