Rain plays spoilsport as India vs New Zealand third ODI called off
Before the rain started to pour, Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and decided to bowl first
- ✓Before the rain started to pour, Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and decided to bowl first
- ✓The third ODI between India and New Zealand in Hamilton was called off on Tuesday (November 10, 2026) due to heavy rain.
- ✓However, just as the covers were coming off for a 40-overs-a-side contest, the heavens opened up once again.
- ✓With at least 70 minutes remaining before the local cut-off time of 7:50 p.m.
The third ODI between India and New Zealand in Hamilton was called off on Tuesday (November 10, 2026) due to heavy rain. Before rain started to pour in, Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and decided to bowl first.
However, just as the covers were coming off for a 40-overs-a-side contest, the heavens opened up once again. With at least 70 minutes remaining before the local cut-off time of 7:50 p.m. for a 20-overs-a-side game, the two umpires decided to call off the match.
The weather forecast for this game had always been gloomy, with a 90% chance of rain predicted throughout the day. This was supposed to be the last game of the series for skipper Shubman Gill and senior wicketkeeper KL Rahul before they link up with the Test squad in Wellington.
They will be accompanied by Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj and Mohammed Siraj. Shreyas Iyer will lead the side in the last two matches in Gill’s absence, with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan set to earn places in the playing XI.
The two teams will now head to Mount Maunganui for the fourth and fifth ODIs, with India now having an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu Sports |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | SPORTS |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 10 November 2026 |