India vs New Zealand: India (Indian Cricket Team) has got off to a great start in the five-match ODI series against New Zealand. Team India won the second match by four runs after winning the first match by five wickets. In both matches, play was interrupted due to rain. This time Shubman Gill will want to win the third match and take possession of the series. But before landing at Seddon Park in Hamilton, the Indian team has a tough figure ahead of it. India could not win an ODI match at this ground for the last 17 years. Gil has an opportunity to overcome that drought and make history.
India's record in Hamilton is quite disappointing
Seeing India's performance in the first two matches of the series, fans are hoping to win the third match as well. But Hamilton's past record will worry the Indian team to some extent. India have so far played eight ODIs against New Zealand at Seddon Park. They lost six of them. One match was abandoned due to rain. The win came in just one. As a result, it can be said that India's record in this field is not very comfortable.
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The last victory came under the leadership of Dhoni
India's last ODI win in Hamilton came on March 11, 2009. Under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Team India defeated New Zealand by 84 runs under the Darkworth-Lewis rule. Gautam Gambhir was also a member of that team. He is currently the head coach of the Indian team. After 17 long years, India has a chance to taste victory again in that field.
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Even Kohli-Rohit could not win
India have played multiple times in Hamilton since 2009. Even captains like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan could not win the team on this ground. India played in Hamilton in 2019 under the leadership of Rohit. In 2020, under Kohli's captaincy, Team India had to lose by four wickets. In 2022, Shikhar Dhawan captained the match which was abandoned due to rain. This time the responsibility is in the hands of Shubman Gill.
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Gill has a chance to make history
In the first two matches, the batting and bowling of the Indian team – both departments performed well. As a result, Gilra will enter the field with confidence in the third match of the series as well. But it will not be easy to break Hamilton's past record and take the win. As the captain, Gill has the opportunity not only to win the series, but also to make a personal name in the pages of history. Can he end the 17-year wait?
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India is also worried about rain
Ahead of the match in Hamilton, there is one more thing on the mind of the two teams. The first two matches of the series were interrupted by rain. The third match may also be hampered by rain. As a result, the Indian team has to keep an eye on the weather. At the end of the game, it remains to be seen whether India under the leadership of Gill can break the 17-year drought and take another step towards winning the series.