NZ vs IND 2026: Top 3 bowlers to watch out for in 3rd ODI

Seddon Park in Hamilton hosts the 3rd ODI of the five-match series between India and New Zealand on Tuesday, November 10, with India holding a 2-0 lead. Rain is forecast for the venue, which could result in a shortened contest.

Three bowlers have stood out across the first two matches: Gurnoor Brar for India, Jacob Duffy for New Zealand and Arshdeep Singh for India. All three carry notable numbers into Hamilton, and their performances could shape how the third game unfolds.

Here are 3 bowlers to watch out for in 3rd ODI:

3. Gurnoor Brar

Gurnoor Brar has been the most prolific wicket-taker of the series so far, collecting 7 wickets across 19.2 overs for 74 runs. His bowling average of 10.57, economy rate of 3.83 and strike rate of 16.57 reflect the sustained pressure he has applied across nearly 20 overs rather than isolated bursts.

He claimed 3 for 44 in the 1st ODI at Auckland and then produced a career-best ODI return of 4 for 30 in the 2nd ODI at Wellington, where New Zealand were dismissed for 134. Brar has taken a wicket roughly every 17 balls in the series, and he arrives at Hamilton as India's leading bowling threat, with his hit-the-deck skills proving vital on the surfaces in New Zealand so far.

2. Jacob Duffy

Jacob Duffy has been New Zealand's most consistent bowling performer, taking 6 wickets in 14 overs for 84 runs. His series strike rate of 14.00 is the sharpest among the three featured bowlers, and his average of 14.00 and economy of 6.00 underline his effectiveness. He took 3 for 49 in the 1st ODI at Auckland and followed that with 3 for 35 in the 2nd ODI at Wellington.

For New Zealand, Duffy's ability to take wickets in short bursts has repeatedly disrupted India's batting, including contributing to a late collapse in the first match. He was also New Zealand's leading wicket-taker with 6 wickets when the two sides met in the ODI series in India in January 2026, a series New Zealand won 2-1.

1. Arshdeep Singh

Although Arshdeep Singh's series returns have been less consistent than those of Brar or Duffy, his contributions remain significant. He bowled 17 overs across the two matches, conceding 86 runs and taking 4 wickets at an average of 21.50, an economy of 5.06 and a strike rate of 25.50. In the 1st ODI at Auckland, he returned 4 for 70 from 10 overs, with Glenn Phillips and Kyle Jamieson among his victims as New Zealand were dismissed for 185.

In the 2nd ODI at Wellington, Arshdeep went wicketless but was highly economical, finishing with 0 for 16 from 7 overs at an economy of 2.28. His left-arm angle and death-overs skills make him a threat heading into Hamilton.