So, the match gets called off and it's another no-result in the ODI series. India have lost their second consecutive ODI series in New Zealand and it's their first 50-over series loss under Shikhar Dhawan. India were outplayed today. The pitch assisted the bowlers in the first innings but the Kiwi bowlers bowled well. The Men in Blue managed only 219 in the first innings as Shreyas Iyer and Washington Sundar played well. But apart from that, it was a bowler's show in the first innings. The Kiwis were good with the bat too as Allen smashed a fifty and Conway contributed well. After 18 overs, the match ended with no result. So that's the wrap from this one. We will next meet when India travels to Bangladesh for an ODI and a Test series. Hope to see more action there. This is a goodbye from Varun Malik, Aditya Pimpale and Jishu Bhattacharya. Take care.
It is pelting down in Christchurch at the moment. NZ were going very well, while India managed to get just one wicket. But rain is keeping the action away.
The rain gods have come to Christchurch. NZ are sitting at 104/1 after 18 overs. We need 20 overs to get a result. Bog covers are on at the ground.
India have managed to break through as Umran Malik gets the wicket of Finn Allen, who walks back after hitting a fifty. Kane Williamson walks in to bat.
Fifty up for Finn Allen and New Zealand are well on the course of this chase. Nothing happening for the Indian bowlers. Allen and Conway started steadily and then opened their arms. Allen has hit a 50-ball fifty. NZ nearing 100 run mark with 10 wickets in hand.
Conway and Allen have now taken the aggressive route. They hit Chahar for 16 and Umran for 12
The New Zealand openers have made a steady start in the chase. Conway has not able to free his arms. The openers have also received a few lucky chances as a few catches have fallen short and away from the fielders.
It has been a calculated start from New Zealand and they will look to win the series outright with a 2-0 lead
Devon Conway and Finn Allen have made a defensive start to New Zealand innings
Off we go for the New Zealand innings as Deepak Chahar starts with the new ball
India have ended on 219 runs with Washington Sudar soring a fifty. It will be interesting to see how New Zealand approach the match as they look to seal the series
Well India has been unconvincing with the bat today and have now lost Yuzvendra Chahal for 8 as he is caught by the slip fielder
It has been challenging for India to get going in the contest but they have somehow brought 200 on the scoreboard.
India will now look to get to a respectable total to stay in the contest as 40 overs are up in Christchurch for the away team
Deepak Chahar's short cameo of two sixes comes to an end as he departs for 12
Washington Sundar has held one end for India as he reaches 21
The drama continues for India, just when we thought it is 150. NZ decide to review and Deepak Hooda has to return as the ball struck his bat on the way to the wicketkeeper.
Interestingly Kane Williamson has taken all the 10 overs out of Adam Milne as he ends his spell with 57/3.
The struggles have continued for Team India and with 21 overs still to go they need a big partnership to be in contention to win the contest.
Washington Sundar in the middle of the park for India as they struggle in the final ODI
Shreyas Iyer falls short of his 14th ODI fifty and departs for 49
Sryakumar Yadav is certainly struggling in the 50 over format. His pattern of getting caught in the slips continues
Pant fails yet again. Falls prey to Mitchell's short ball ploy
India might be eyeing a big total over here. Pant is playing the ball on merit
India have continued with the left-right combination as Rishabh Pant is the new man in
Shikhar Dhawan never got going and is back in the pavilion for 28 while Adam Milne will feel better after dropping Shreyas Iyer in last over
Shreyas Iyer is riding his luck at the moment as Adam Milne drops him at third man and Indian fans will breathe a big sigh of relief.
Shreyas Iyer is the new man in as India look to build-up.
Not the start Gill wanted as Mitchell Santner clutches Shubman Gill as Milne strikes first blood as he departs for 13 runs.
It has been a slow start for India in the challenging conditions of Christchurch and it is 21/0 after 7 overs. Shubman Gill is also struggling to make a mark in the contest.
Southee, after getting hit for a 6 in the previous over has now made a mini comeback with a maiden over.
And it is no prize for guessing as Shikhar Dhawan is at it again as he hits the first big six of the day ad calmly follows that with a single
First runs for India as Shikhar Dhawan gets a single to third man off Tim Southee as the conditions remain overcast.
The National Anthems are underway as India look to break the duck in the ODI series. India can't win the series but will look to continue their unbeaten run in the ODI series under Shikhar Dhawan.
The Live action will start in less than 10 minutes as fans can expect Shikhar Dhawan and Co to go all guns blazing
It is interesting yet again from the team management as Sanju Samson will once again warm the bench and is not part of the Playing XI. Big decision from the team.
So here is the team news then-
India (Playing XI): Shikhar Dhawan(c), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant(w), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Deepak Chahar, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
New Zealand (Playing XI): Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson
And finally, we have the toss as New Zealand opt to bowl first here in Christchurch as Shikhar Dhawan and Co are put into bat. This will be intresting!!!
New Zealand last lost a home ODI 13 matches ago while India have lost four of their previous five games against the hosts on their own soil in ODIs.
There few encouraging signs for the fans as the covers have gone off and we can expect the toss at any time.
Hello and a very warm welcome from me Aditya Pimpale as we bring you all the live coverage of India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI. And it is not a happy piece of news as the toss has been delayed due to rain, who is once again the uninvited guest.
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