Hamilton : The third match of the five-match ODI series being played between India and New Zealand is being affected due to bad weather. There was a lot of excitement among cricket fans about this match to be held at Seddon Park ground in Hamilton, but continuous rain has increased the wait for the game to start. The Indian team is already in a strong position by winning both the matches of the series. Now his eyes are on strengthening his hold on the series by registering his third win.
The match could not start on time
The third ODI was to start at 7:30 am Indian time, but due to rain even before the match, preparations for the game were affected. Given the weather conditions on the field, the toss could not be held on time. Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed that after the delay due to rain, the toss will take place at 7:32 am and the match will start at 8 am.
However, after this announcement the weather changed once again and it started raining again in Hamilton. Due to this, there is uncertainty regarding the start of the match at the scheduled time.
If rain increases, overs can be reduced
The delay in the match has increased the problems of both the teams. If the rain continues for a long time, the overs of the match may have to be cut short. In such a situation, both the teams will have to prepare their strategy according to less overs.
In ODI cricket, if the playing time is reduced due to rain, the match officials decide the new playing schedule as per the available time. Due to this, batting and bowling plans also have to be changed. It will be important for the Indian team to maintain its performance in such conditions.
In the last match also, India won by Duckworth-Lewis rule.
The second match of this series was also affected due to rain. Due to bad weather in that match, the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) rule had to be applied, on the basis of which the Indian team was declared the winner. In this way, the role of weather played an important role in the second match of the series and now the effect of rain is visible on the third match also.
India's dominance continues in the series
The Indian team has won both the matches played so far and has taken a 2-0 lead in the series. The morale of the team is high and the players are ready to take the field with the intention of continuing the winning streak in the third match also. On the other hand, this match is very important for New Zealand, because in case of defeat, its hopes of winning the series can get a big blow.
At present, all eyes are on Hamilton's season. If the rain stops, cricket fans may get a chance to watch the match, but in case of continuous rain, there will be a possibility of the match being reduced in overs or the start of the game getting further delayed.