To the cacophony of hope building into belief at Hamilton's Seddon Park..

That's the sound of Peter Younghusband getting caught behind for four from the bowling of left-arm orthodox Freddy Walker to leave Wellington 127 for four, a lead of 88, at stumps on the third day of the Plunket Shield cricket decider.

One day of the season is left with the title in the balance from the two remaining contenders - sporadic rain is forecast.

Wellington are still three points in front of ND after the completion of both first innings, but that will change if either side can enact a result.