NZ vs IND: India's strongest playing XI for 3rd ODI against New Zealand - Predicted
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India will now look to win the third game and seal the series with two matches to go.
India will face New Zealand (NZ vs IND) in the third ODI of the five-match series on Tuesday, November 10, at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Shubman Gill and co. have won the first two matches and currently lead the series 2-0.
India won the first ODI by five wickets at Eden Park, while the visitors won the second clash via the DLS method. However, rain affected both matches, and fans will hope for a better show in Hamilton.
While India’s bowlers have done well, the batters have struggled in the first two games. Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli will be expected to make bigger contributions in the third match.
India are unlikely to make many changes to their playing XI. However, Mohammed Siraj could get an opportunity. Kuldeep Yadav is also in contention for a place in the playing XI.
Mohammed Siraj could replace Arshdeep Singh
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Mohammed Siraj is the most experienced pacer in the ODI squad but has not played in the first two matches. The team management could now bring him into the playing XI for the Hamilton ODI.
Arshdeep Singh could make way for Siraj. The left-arm pacer took four wickets in the first ODI but conceded 70 runs in his 10 overs. He went wicketless in the second match, giving away 16 runs in seven overs.
However, former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja believes India may not make many changes before sealing the series. He also said Siraj’s inclusion would be about trying a different bowling combination rather than dropping Arshdeep due to his performance.
“Arshdeep has bowled extremely well. He has been playing T20Is as well, and we haven’t seen Siraj thus far. It’s not because of performance, but to see how this attack functions without a left-arm seamer,” Jadeja said.
Kuldeep Yadav is another player who could return to the playing XI. He has been part of India’s squad for the New Zealand tour but has yet to feature in the ODI series.
India’s top-order batters will also look to improve their performances. Rohit scored 0 and 23 in the first two matches, while Gill was dismissed for a duck in the second ODI.
India’s strongest playing XI for 3rd ODI
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj.
When will the third New Zealand vs India ODI take place?
The third ODI will take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
Will Mohammed Siraj play the third ODI against New Zealand?
Mohammed Siraj could get a chance in the third ODI after missing the first two matches. He may replace Arshdeep Singh.
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