India will look to continue their winning run when they face New Zealand in the third ODI of the 2026 series at Seddon Park in Hamilton on November 10. Having won the first two matches, the visitors have an opportunity to strengthen their grip on the five-match series. However, their historical record at the venue offers a reminder that Hamilton has rarely been an easy destination for Indian batters.
India’s ODI record vs New Zealand at Seddon Park
India have played 8 ODIs versus New Zealand at Seddon Park, winning one match, losing six and finishing one without a result. The Men in Blue’s record highlights the challenge they have faced against the Blackcaps at this ground over the years.
India’s lowest ODI total at the venue remains a disappointing 92 all out, registered against New Zealand on January 31, 2019. The hosts chased down the target of 93 in just 14.4 overs, winning by eight wickets. The collapse remains one of the most memorable examples of India’s batting struggles in Hamilton.
The team has also produced a far stronger performance at the same ground. India recorded their highest ODI total at Seddon Park on February 5, 2020, scoring 347/4. Despite facing the imposing target, New Zealand completed the chase, winning by four wickets with 11 balls remaining.
Virender Sehwag holds India’s highest individual score
Former India opener Virender Sehwag owns the record for the highest individual ODI score by an Indian at Seddon Park. He smashed an unbeaten 125 off just 74 deliveries against New Zealand on March 11, 2009.
Sehwag’s aggressive innings helped India chase a revised target of 197 in only 23.3 overs. Gautam Gambhir supported him with an unbeaten 63 as India secured an eight-wicket victory under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.
Virat Kohli has been another reliable performer at the venue. He has scored 175 runs in four matches at an average of 58.33, with a highest score of 78. Mohammed Shami leads India’s wicket-takers at the ground, having claimed eight wickets in four innings.
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Can India improve their ODI record at Seddon Park?
India will enter the third ODI with confidence after securing victories in the opening two matches of the series. Their immediate objective will be to maintain that momentum and put New Zealand under pressure on home soil.
For India’s batters, building partnerships and negotiating the early movement will be crucial. A disciplined start could help them avoid the kind of collapse that led to their 92-run total in 2019. The bowling unit, meanwhile, will aim to exploit conditions and put pressure on New Zealand’s batting lineup.
New Zealand will be eager to respond after losing the first two games. Playing at a venue where India have historically struggled gives the hosts an opportunity to fight their way back into the series.
With the third ODI approaching, India have momentum on their side, but their record at Seddon Park shows why they cannot afford to become complacent. A victory in Hamilton would bring them another step closer to sealing the series.
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