IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: Match abandoned due to persistent rain in Hamilton

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The third ODI match between Team India and New Zealand has been abandoned due to persistent rain at the Seddon Park in Hamilton.

Earlier, the match was shortened to 40 overs per side due to a delayed start. Later, Team India’s skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first, but the game was stopped even before the first ball was bowled.

Currently, the “Men in Blue” are leading the five-match ODI series by 2-0, with two games yet to be played.

The fourth ODI match will be played on November 13 at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, followed by the fifth game on November 15 at the same venue.

Following the call-off in the third ODI, it will be interesting to see if the “Black Caps” manage to bounce back and draw the series against the “Men in Blue”.

On the other hand, the visitors will look to seal the series. The ongoing 50-over format’s series is also a preparatory series for both teams ahead of the ODI World Cup 2027. The global showpiece will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia from October 2, 2027.

After the conclusion of the ODI series, both teams will engage in the two-match Test series. The first match is scheduled to be played from November 19 at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. The second Test match will be played from November 27 at the Hagley Oval in the central city of Christchurch.

IND vs NZ ODIs: Full squads

India’s squad for fourth and fifth ODIs: Shreyas Iyer [C], Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan [WK, VC], Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra [WK], Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav.

New Zealand’s squad for fourth and fifth ODIs: Mitchell Santner (C), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Lockie Ferguson, Mitch Hay (WK), Nick Kelly, Tim Seifert (WK), Blair Tickner, Will Young.

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