IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Abandoned: Is The Series Over For NZ?

India vs New Zealand 4th ODI Weather and Match Preview

The third ODI between India and New Zealand was abandoned due to rain in Hamilton. Not a single ball was bowled, despite Shubman Gill winning the toss and choosing to bowl first.

India continue to lead the five match series 2-0 after winning the first two matches. The focus now shifts to the fourth ODI in Mount Maunganui, where fans will hope rain does not interrupt the match again.

The fourth ODI between India and New Zealand will take place on November 13 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The match will begin at 7:30 AM IST, with the toss scheduled for 7:00 AM. New Zealand need a win to stay in the series, while India will look to seal the series with another victory.

According to the AccuWeather forecast there is a 1 percent chance of rain in Mount Maunganui on November 13. The weather is expected to be mostly sunny, with temperatures between 13°C and 22°C. This gives fans hope of watching a full match, although the forecast could change before match day.

Rain has affected all three matches of the series. India won the first ODI by five wickets under the DLS method after chasing a revised target of 143 runs in 32 overs. In the second ODI, India beat New Zealand by four runs under DLS after rain stopped play with India at 113/7 in 26 overs while chasing 135. The third ODI was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

India currently lead the series 2-0 and need just one more win to secure it. New Zealand must win both remaining matches to level the series at 2-2.

If India win the fourth ODI, they will take an unassailable 3-0 lead. The fifth and final match will be played at Bay Oval on November 15.