New Zealand and India face challenging conditions in third ODI
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 5:14 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The third ODI between New Zealand and India is underway in Hamilton, affected by unseasonal rain that has created helpful conditions for fast bowlers. Batters are experiencing difficulties due to the rain-soaked pitch. The weather has prompted a review of the playing conditions as both teams adapt to the circumstances.
- •Match between New Zealand and India is ongoing
- •Unseasonal rain favors quick bowlers
- •Batters are struggling with pitch conditions
- •Review of playing conditions is underway
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"Unseasonal rain - which could affect the third New Zealand vs India ODI in Hamilton too - has meant help for quick bowlers and tough times for batters
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