Persistent showers and a waterlogged outfield prevented any action in Hamilton despite the game initially being shortened to 40 overs per side. The abandonment preserves India's 2-0 advantage, which was built through Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method victories in Auckland and Wellington. New Zealand must now win the remaining two fixtures to prevent an outright series defeat. Shreyas Iyer will take over the Indian captaincy for the final two games at Mount Maunganui as several players join the Test squad.
Key points
New Zealand must secure victories in both remaining fixtures to avoid suffering an outrig…: New Zealand must secure victories in both remaining fixtures to avoid suffering an outright series defeat.
India are guaranteed to at least share the series after building an unassailable 2-0 adva…: India are guaranteed to at least share the series after building an unassailable 2-0 advantage across three games.
Five Indian players, including Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, are leaving the squad to prepar…: Five Indian players, including Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, are leaving the squad to prepare for Test matches in Wellington.
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NEW DELHI: Rain played spoilsport once again as the third ODI between India and New Zealand was called off at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Tuesday. Despite a delay of more than two hours, the weather did not allow any play. The umpires eventually decided to abandon the match after rain returned and made conditions unsuitable for cricket.
India continue to lead the five-match series 2-0.
The two teams will now travel to Mount Maunganui for the final two ODIs, scheduled to be played on November 13 and 15.
Rain washes out third ODI after toss
India captain
Shubman Gill won the toss for the third consecutive time in the ODI series and elected to bowl. The toss was originally scheduled for 2:30 PM local time (7:00 AM IST) but was delayed by more than two hours due to rain and a wet outfield. The match was later reduced to 40 overs per side.
However, just as the ground staff were removing the covers to prepare for the match, rain returned and forced them to cover the pitch again.
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