Rain washes out third ODI in Hamilton without a ball bowled; India stay 2-0 up and cannot lose the series

The third ODI between India and New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton, was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Tuesday, 10 November. Persistent rain and a wet outfield left the umpires no room to start even a shortened game.

India had won the toss and chosen to bowl, but the rain returned soon after the captains walked off and the covers stayed on. The start had already been pushed back more than once before the toss.

Where the series stands

India still lead the five-match series 2-0 with two games to play, so they can no longer lose it. New Zealand can at best draw level at 2-2 by winning both remaining matches. Rain has followed the series throughout: both of India’s wins also came in weather-hit games.

What comes next

The last two ODIs are in Tauranga, with the fourth on Friday, 13 November. Shubman Gill will not play them, because he moves to the red-ball squad ahead of the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington. Shreyas Iyer is due to lead India in his place.

New Zealand will be without Lockie Ferguson, who has a calf tear, for both games. Matt Henry is aiming to return for the fourth match.