Lagatar24 Desk
The third ODI between India and New Zealand at Seddon Park was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of persistent rain, leaving India with an unbeaten 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Toss Held After Two-Hour Delay
The toss took place about two hours late amid on-off rain, with captain Shubman Gill winning it and choosing to bowl first. The match was reduced to 40 overs a side, but continuous rain eventually forced its abandonment. As the toss had been held, the match is classed as no result, not as cancelled.
Series Cannot Be Lost
The fourth ODI will be played on November 13 at Mount Maunganui, and the fifth and final match will be held at the same venue on November 15. With a 2-0 lead, India cannot lose the series even if they lose both remaining matches, as the series would then end level.
Note: The source’s explanation that a match without a toss is “cancelled” while one with a toss is “no result” is not a universal rule, and the match was officially ruled out without a ball bowled. Please check that wording and the scoreline before publishing.
