India Prepares for Third ODI Against New Zealand in Hamilton, Aiming for Series Victory
India holds a 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series and will look to seal the series in the upcoming fixture.
The story
After a hard-fought victory in the rain-affected second One Day International in Wellington, India's men's team is now preparing for the third ODI against New Zealand. With a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, India has the opportunity to clinch the series with a win in the next encounter.
The team will travel to Seddon Park in Hamilton for the Tuesday fixture, where they will aim to continue their dominant performance. While there are no new international men's matches concluded today, cricket fans can look forward to several ongoing Test matches. The focus for India will be on maintaining momentum and securing an unassailable lead in their tour of New Zealand.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh vs West Indies | Test | West Indies lead by 181 runs (Day 4, Play in progress) | N/A |
| Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe | Test | Afghanistan trail by 51 runs (Day 4, Play in progress) | N/A |
| Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Test | Match starts today | N/A |
Series in play
India tour of New Zealand. ODI series, India leads 2-0, next match Nov 10
West Indies tour of Bangladesh. 2nd Test, Day 4, play in progress
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE. 1st Test, Day 4, play in progress
Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan. 1st Test, starts today
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings | 1. India (116 Rating) | India currently holds the top spot in One Day International cricket. |
| ICC Men's Test Team Rankings | 1. South Africa (124 Rating), 4. India (105 Rating) | South Africa leads the Test rankings, with India in fourth position. |
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | 2. India (267 Rating) | India is ranked second in the Twenty20 International format. |
What we'll be watching
- India vs New Zealand (3rd ODI), November 10, 2026, Seddon Park, Hamilton
- England tour of Australia (1st ODI), November 12, 2026, Perth Stadium, Perth
- Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe (2nd Test), November 12, 2026, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- New Zealand vs India (1st Test), November 18, 2026
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