Chances of rain in Hamilton on Tuesday: Latest weather forecast for NZ vs IND 3rd ODI at Seddon Park

Chances of rain in Hamilton on Tuesday: Latest weather forecast for NZ vs IND 3rd ODI at Seddon Park originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Showers are forecast to hover over Seddon Park around the scheduled start time.India could seal the series against New Zealand, but the weather may decide how much play happens.The hourly outlook offers little relief, and a shortened contest looks quite possible.Latest weather forecast for New Zealand vs India 3rd ODI in HamiltonThe chances of rain in Hamilton on Tuesday have become the dominant talking point ahead of the third ODI between New Zealand and India, which is scheduled to be played at Seddon Park on 10 November 2026. Persistent showers are expected to move across the Waikato region through the day, and the conditions are likely to have a considerable say in how much cricket the fans eventually get to watch.India hold a 2-0 lead in the five-match series after two rain-affected victories under the DLS method, the first in Auckland and the second in Wellington. A third win in Hamilton would give the visitors an unassailable 3-0 advantage, whereas New Zealand will be desperate to stop the slide and keep the contest alive.The match is due to begin at 3:00 PM local time (NZDT), which corresponds to 7:30 AM in India. According to the forecast, the afternoon is likely to be dominated by cloud cover of around 90 to 95 per cent, with steady bands of rain passing through the region around the time of the toss and the opening overs.Meteorological models also point to a wet day overall, with total rainfall across Tuesday expected to exceed 25 mm. The ground is therefore likely to be damp for much of the match.MORE: List of teams who have lost an ODI series after taking 2-0 leadHamilton weather forecast for IND vs NZ 3rd ODI at Seddon Park: Temperature, wind and humidityThe temperature is expected to stay between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius through the afternoon and evening, although the RealFeel figure is likely to be considerably lower, dropping from about 16 degrees at 1:00 PM to between 12 and 13 degrees late at night.A north-easterly wind of roughly 22 km/h is forecast during the afternoon, easing to about 15 km/h by 11:00 PM, while gusts could reach as high as 46 km/h in the early part of the match window.The UV index is low throughout, with a maximum reading of 1.9 at 1:00 PM, and humidity is expected to climb to around 97 per cent after dark, which will add to the damp atmosphere.MORE: Rahul hailed as India clinch a narrow win in WellingtonHourly weather forecast for NZ vs IND 3rd ODI in Hamilton on Tuesday (NZDT)The probability of rain changes noticeably from one hour to the next, and the figures below show how the day is expected to unfold.Time (NZDT)ConditionsTemperatureRain chance1:00 PMRain18°C83%2:00 PMRain18°C69%3:00 PM (scheduled start)Rain18°C68%4:00 PMCloudy18°C49%5:00 PMRain17°C65%6:00 PMRain17°C65%7:00 PMCloudy16°C49%8:00 PMRain16°C73%9:00 PMRain16°C77%10:00 PMRain16°C70%11:00 PMRain16°C60%Chances of rain interrupting play and a possible DLS finish at Seddon ParkThe start of the match appears to be the most worrying period, as the probability of rain is around 83 per cent at 1:00 PM and still stands at roughly 68 per cent at 3:00 PM. A delayed start, or at the very least a disrupted opening spell, therefore looks a distinct possibility.The outlook improves only marginally after that, with the chance of rain dipping to 49 per cent at 4:00 PM and again at 7:00 PM, when the sky is expected to turn cloudy rather than wet. These brief windows could allow the umpires to get some cricket underway, in which case a shortened match decided by the DLS method would be the most likely outcome, as it was in the first two games of the series.However, the relief is unlikely to last, because the probability climbs back to between 70 and 77 per cent from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and the threat of a late stoppage or an eventual abandonment cannot be ruled out if the contest is stretched deep into the night.MORE: Rohit Sharma jokes about getting Shubman Gill married to win maiden ODI World Cup trophyWhat happens if the IND vs NZ 3rd ODI at Hamilton is washed out?If persistent rain prevents a ball from being bowled, the match will be abandoned, since there is no reserve day in a bilateral series. India would then retain their 2-0 lead with two matches remaining.IND vs NZ 3rd ODI match timings in India, Pakistan, UK, USA and other countriesCricket fans in India will need to rise early to follow the action, since the toss and the first ball fall in the morning hours for them.MORE: How to watch India vs Pakistan in ACC U19 Asia Cup 2026Country / RegionLocal start timeNew Zealand (NZDT)3:00 PM, November 10India (IST)7:30 AM, November 10Sri Lanka (SLST)7:30 AM, November 10Pakistan (PKT)7:00 AM, November 10Bangladesh (BST)8:00 AM, November 10UAE (GST)6:00 AM, November 10Japan (JST)11:00 AM, November 10Malaysia (MYT)10:00 AM, November 10Indonesia (WIB)9:00 AM, November 10South Africa (SAST)4:00 AM, November 10Zimbabwe (CAT)4:00 AM, November 10UK (GMT)2:00 AM, November 10USA & Canada (ET)9:00 PM, November 9To keep up to date with all the latest cricket news and share your opinion on the biggest topics visit our Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter) pages.