India-New Zealand third ODI in Hamilton washed out, India lead series 2-0

The third one-day international between India and New Zealand was abandoned because of rain. The match was scheduled to start at 7.30 am, but the weather did not allow play. India's 2-0 lead in the series remains unchanged.

The toss was also delayed. India won it and chose to bowl first. The rain did not stop after that. It had been decided to play a 40-overs-a-side match, but the rain did not let up and not a single ball could be bowled. The match eventually had to be called off.

The match was considered extremely important for both teams. The first two matches of the series were also interrupted by rain, but India won both by big margins.

Under the rules, even if hosts New Zealand win both remaining matches, the series could end level at 2-2. But they no longer have any chance of winning the series.

The fourth match of the five-match series will be played on Friday, November 13. India will try to win that match and take the series.

The abandonment of this third match in Hamilton has also produced an unusual record in cricket. The world record for the most matches abandoned in international ODI history because of rain or other technical reasons is now jointly held by India and New Zealand.

India's team comprised Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Aaqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar and Arshdeep Singh.

New Zealand's team included Seifert, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy and Christian Clarke.