Rain Forces Cancellation of Third ODI Between New Zealand and India
The third ODI between New Zealand and India was canceled due to heavy rain, leaving India leading the series 2-0.
Hamilton, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : The third One Day International (ODI) between New Zealand and India, scheduled for Tuesday at Sedon Park in Hamilton, was called off without a single ball being bowled due to persistent rain.
India currently leads the five-match series 2-0, with the fourth and fifth ODIs set to take place on Friday and Sunday, respectively.
Heavy rainfall over the past 12 hours had already cast doubt on the match’s viability. Although the rain briefly subsided and ground staff worked to prepare the pitch, the downpour returned, forcing covers back onto the field.
After a two-hour delay, the toss finally took place. India won the toss for the third consecutive time and opted to bowl first. However, just minutes after the toss, rain resumed, leading to the decision to abandon the match after a lengthy wait.
The previous two ODIs had also been affected by rain, leaving both teams frustrated throughout the series. India had won the first ODI in Auckland by five wickets under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. In the second ODI in Wellington, rain again interrupted play, resulting in India being declared the winner while chasing a target of 135 runs, as they were ahead on the DLS par score at 113/7.
The Indian team is expected to field a different lineup in the next two ODIs, with Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill taking on captaincy roles, as other players prepare for a two-match Test series.
Both teams will meet again on Friday at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
