Rain Washes Out Third ODI in Hamilton as India Keep 2-0 Series Lead

Rain had the final say at Seddon Park on Tuesday, forcing the third one-day international between India and New Zealand to be abandoned without a single ball being bowled.

A brief clearing in the morning allowed Indian captain Shubman Gill to win the toss and choose to bowl first, but the showers returned before play could begin and the umpires were left with no option but to call the match off.

India still lead the five-match series 2-0, and the washout means they must wait until the Bay Oval matches in Mount Maunganui to seal a series win on New Zealand soil.

A seven-year wait goes on

India have not won an ODI series in New Zealand for seven years, and the Hamilton washout extends that wait by a few more days at least — even though two wins already in the bank leave them firmly in control.

Series moves to Mount Maunganui

The fourth and fifth matches of the series are scheduled for Friday and Sunday at the Bay Oval, where India will get two more chances to wrap up the series with games to spare.

Source: Onmanorama