Rain Washes Out Third ODI As India Maintain 2-0 Lead Over New Zealand

Rain washes out third ODI as India maintain 2-0 lead over NZ© AFP

Rain played spoilsport as the third ODI between India and New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Tuesday. India continue to lead the five-match series 2-0 as both teams head to Tauranga for the final two matches, scheduled for November 13 and 15. For the third consecutive game, India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl, naming an unchanged side from the first two ODIs. However, just as the covers were being removed for a revised 40-overs-per-side contest, rain returned and prevented any play from taking place.

Although there was still more than an hour remaining before the local cut-off time of 7:50 PM for a 20-over match, the umpires eventually decided to abandon the game due to the persistent weather.

The forecast had been gloomy throughout the day, with a 90 per cent chance of rain predicted in Hamilton.

The match was expected to be the final appearance in the series for Shubman Gill and senior wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul before they join India's Test squad in Wellington. They will be accompanied by Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj and Mohammed Siraj.

In Gill's absence, Shreyas Iyer is set to captain the side in the final two matches, while Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan are expected to feature in the playing XI.

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