India vs New Zealand: India (Indian Cricket Team) leads the five-match series by 2-0 after winning the second ODI. However, in two consecutive matches, the game was interrupted due to rain. Cricket lovers could not enjoy the entire match in Auckland and Wellington. India and New Zealand will meet in the third match of the series. The match will be held at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Tuesday, November 10. But before the start of the game, there is a risk of rain again (Rain Forecast). The weather forecast says there could be a long spell of rain in Hamilton on the day of the match.
Rain forecast all day in Hamilton
Rain is expected in Hamilton from Tuesday morning, according to weather forecasting website AquaWeather. Rain may start around 4 am local time. At that time the risk of rain is more than 70 percent. Chances of rain may increase as the day progresses.
There is no news of relief even in the afternoon and evening
According to the forecast, the chance of rain could exceed 80 percent in the afternoon and evening. Such weather is expected to persist till 7 pm. Not only that, it may rain even after 9 pm. As a result, match day weather can become a major concern for cricketers and fans alike.
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Doubt about being tossed
The India-New Zealand third ODI is scheduled to begin on Tuesday at 3 PM local time in New Zealand. But rain is forecast at that time too. As a result it may be difficult to start the match at the scheduled time. If the rain continues, there is a risk of delay in the toss. If the situation worsens, the match may be abandoned.
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India aim to change at Seddon Park
India had previously faced New Zealand in the T20I series at Seddon Park. Suryakumar Yadav had to lose that match. So the Indian team will aim to maintain the winning streak by performing well in the third ODI. The power of the Indian bowlers in the first two matches gave the team a lead in the series.
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What happens if the match is ruined by rain?
Although the third ODI was abandoned due to rain, it will not affect India's series. Because, after winning the first two matches, Team India is already leading by 2-0. As a result, whatever the outcome of the third match, India are well ahead in the race to win the series. If the match is abandoned, India will claim the series before the last ODI.
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Fans hoping to see the full match
After two consecutive matches were interrupted by rain, there are fears of a similar situation in Hamilton. However, there is no guarantee that the weather forecast will match in the end. If the conditions improve there is also a possibility that the game will start on schedule. So for now, cricket lovers hope to ignore the rain and enjoy the India-New Zealand match at Seddon Park.