Rain Washes Out India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI, India Keep 2-0 Lead

The third one-day international between India and New Zealand in Hamilton was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Tuesday, 10 November, after persistent rain. India keep their 2-0 lead in the five-match series. The worst India can now manage is a 2-2 draw. The final two matches are in Mount Maunganui on 13 and 15 November.

01. Key takeaways

• The match was abandoned without a ball bowled at Seddon Park, Hamilton.
• India captain Shubman Gill won the toss for the third match in a row and chose to bowl.
• Officials briefly cut the game to 40 overs a side, but rain kept falling.
• India lead the five-match series 2-0 and cannot lose it.
• The washout ends New Zealand’s run of 11 straight home bilateral ODI series wins.
• Shreyas Iyer is set to captain India in the final two matches, with Gill and KL Rahul joining the Test squad.

Rain had the final say in Hamilton. The third ODI between India and New Zealand was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

There was a brief clearing in the afternoon. Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bowl. But rain returned before play could start. Officials briefly reduced the game to 40 overs a side. The rain kept falling, and the umpires called the match off in the evening, about 70 minutes before the cut-off for a 20-over game.

India won the first two matches of the series, so they keep a 2-0 lead. They cannot lose the series now. A win in either of the last two matches would seal it.

02. Scores in brief

03. FAQs

Was any cricket played?

No. Not a single ball was bowled.

Can India still lose the series?

No. The worst they can manage is a 2-2 draw.

When is the next match?

Friday, 13 November, in Mount Maunganui.

Also read: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 1: Pakistan 281/5 and Pakistan Declare 434/9 as Sri Lanka Reach 114/3 at Stumps on Day 2.

Sources: Deccan Herald, Khaleej Times, Cricbuzz.