The third India vs New Zealand ODI was called off without a single ball being bowled. It was supposed to be played at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Tuesday. Rain never let up long enough for play to start. India already leads the five-match series 2-0, so the washout gives them an unassailable lead. The two teams now move to Tauranga for the last two ODIs on November 13 and 15.
India captain Shubman Gill won the toss for the third time in a row. He chose to bowl and kept the same team that played the first two games. The match had already been cut to 40 overs a side because of the weather. Just as the covers were coming off and play was about to begin, the rain returned. The umpires waited as long as they could. With about 70 minutes left before the local cut-off time for a 20-over game, they decided to call it off. The weather forecast had warned of heavy rain all day in Hamilton, so the result was not a big surprise.
India’s bowling has been the big story of the series. New Zealand were bowled out for 185 in the first ODI and 134 in the second. Gurnoor Brar was the star in Wellington with 4 for 30. Anshul Kamboj and Axar Patel also chipped in.
New Zealand’s top order has struggled to give the middle order a platform. Daryl Mitchell has been one of the few bright spots, with 55 in the second game. Mitchell Santner made 31 in that match too. For the hosts to fight back in Tauranga, players like Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham, and Glenn Phillips will need to step up against India.
India vs New Zealand 4th ODI: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Focus as India Look to the Seal Series in Mount Maunganui
The fourth India vs New Zealand ODI is on Friday, November 13. It will be played at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The toss is at 7 am Indian time, and the match starts at 7:30 am. Indian fans can watch in the morning. India will try to win and seal the series with one game left. New Zealand needs to win both remaining matches to level the series 2-2. Fans will also be watching Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma closely.
India beat New Zealand by four runs in the second ODI in Wellington on Saturday. The match was decided by the DLS method after rain stopped play. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat in a match reduced to 47 overs a side. Arshdeep Singh bowled a very tight first spell of 4-1-4-0. Auqib Nabi got Tim Seifert out for a five-ball duck. He also had Will Young caught behind. New Zealand were 29 for 3 after 10 overs.
Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham tried to rebuild. They put on 30 runs. But Gurnoor Brar broke the stand in the 20th over. New Zealand were 53 for 5. Brar finished with 4 for 30. New Zealand were all out for 134 in 41 overs. Blair Tickner was hit on the helmet and replaced by Matt Fisher as a concussion substitute.
Jacob Duffy got Shubman Gill out for a golden duck. He also got Virat Kohli out for 7. India were 86 for 5. They still needed 49 runs. KL Rahul and the lower order had to finish the job. Then the rain came. India were 113 for 7 in 26 overs. The DLS par score was 109, so India were four runs ahead. The rain did not stop. The match was then called off.
FAQs
Q. Why was the third India vs New Zealand ODI abandoned?
A. Heavy rain at Seddon Park in Hamilton prevented play from starting.
Q. What is India’s lead in the five-match ODI series?
A. India leads the series 2-0 and has secured an unassailable lead.
Q. Who was India’s standout bowler in the second ODI?
A. Gurnoor Brar took four wickets for 30 runs against New Zealand.
Q. When will the fourth India vs New Zealand ODI take place?
A. The fourth ODI will be played on November 13 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
Q. How did India win the second ODI?
A. India won by four runs under the DLS method after rain stopped play.
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