Rain is looming over the third ODI between India and New Zealand. The toss was delayed by around two hours because of persistent rain and a wet outfield at Seddon Park in Hamilton, New Zealand. India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and decided to bowl first. India are already 2-0 ahead in the five-match series and will look to win the third match to take an unassailable lead.
Because of the rain, questions are being raised over whether the match may have to be reduced to 20 overs a side. There has been no official confirmation on this so far. The umpires will decide any reduction in overs based on the weather and ground conditions. If the match has to be shortened because of rain, the target will be set under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. To produce a result in an ODI, both teams generally need to get the opportunity to play at least 20 overs each.
After the toss, Shubman Gill said the team was hoping the weather would clear and the players would be able to play continuously. India have made no change to their playing XI. New Zealand have brought in Matt Fisher in place of Blair Tickner.
The first two matches of the series were also affected by rain. India won the first ODI by five wickets and the second match by four runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method. For New Zealand, this match is an important opportunity to make a comeback in the series, while India will aim to seal the series with a win.
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