The third ODI between India and New Zealand had to be called off because of continuous rain and a wet outfield at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Although the toss took place, not a single ball could be bowled. India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl first, but the weather did not allow play to begin.
The abandonment helped India retain their 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series. New Zealand can no longer win the series, though the hosts will still have a chance to level it by winning the remaining two matches. India will now look to strengthen their grip on the series by winning the next game.
Earlier, India won the first ODI in Auckland by five wickets under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. The second match in Wellington was also affected by rain, with India winning by four runs on the basis of the DLS method.
Weather interruptions in all three matches so far have affected the enthusiasm of cricket fans. The two teams will now face each other in the fourth ODI on November 13. The Indian team will aim to continue its winning run.
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