After taking a healthy 2-0 lead and having a perfect record at the historical venue, India will look to win the five match series by the skin of their teeth at the picturesque Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Following the washing out of the 3rd ODI in Hamilton due to non-stop rain, which meant New Zealand were unable to extend their 11-game home bilateral winning run. The tour is now heading somewhere they have historically done well.

Bay Oval Blessing: India vs New Zealand

India have a perfect 3-0 record at men's ODI matches at the Bay Oval.

Bay Oval has gained fame as a batting paradise, averaging 277.2 in the first innings after hosting its first men's ODI in 2015.

How India took the series 2-0

India dominated the series as they played outstanding cricket in very different conditions at the start of the series:

1st ODI (Auckland): The Indian pace attack struck early as they bowled New Zealand out for just 185 in 40.2 overs. Chasing a revised target of 143, Virat Kohli scored 74 and Shubman Gill scored 37 in a crucial 113 partnership to help India win by five wickets in 22.4 overs.

2nd ODI (Wellington): India struggled to reach a score of 113/7 in a shortened 26 over game due to bad weather. However, Gurnoor Brar was brilliant with the ball, taking 4/30 to help India win. Washington Sundar, Axar Patel and Anshul Kamboj also took two wickets apiece.

Although India had the advantage due to the rain delay in Hamilton, it is now up to the hosts to keep them from winning the series on Friday.

Although India had the advantage due to the rain delay in Hamilton, it is now up to the hosts to keep them from winning the series on Friday.