New Zealand vs India: New Zealand win ODI collection 1-0 after rain abandons third match in Christchurch

New Zealand vs India: New Zealand clinched the ODI collection 1-0 in opposition to India after the third and closing match on Wednesday was deserted attributable to rain in Christchurch.

New Delhi ,UPDATED: Nov 30, 2022 14:53 IST

New Zealand gained the ODI collection in opposition to India 1-0. (AP Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: New Zealand gained the One-Day International (ODI) collection in opposition to India 1-0 after rain deserted the third and closing match in Christchurch on Wednesday.

The hosts New Zealand have been cruising on 104 for the lack of one of their paltry chase of 220. During the interruption, Devon Conway (38 not out) and skipper Kane Williamson, who had but to open his account, have been on the crease.

Umran Malik was India’s solely profitable bowler as he dismissed New Zealand opener Fin Allen for 57 to interrupt the 97-run opening stand within the seventeenth over. The Black Caps have been 50 runs forward on the Duckworth-Lewis methodology, however not less than 20 overs of play have been required for the match to be accomplished.

Earlier, Indian batters struggled to get going in opposition to a spirited New Zealand bowling assault and have been bowled out for a paltry 219.

India’s innings by no means actually obtained happening a pitch with quite a lot of grass and lateral motion, and with overcast circumstances, till Washington Sundar (51) stood up and hit 5 fours and a six in a 64-ball knock to take the guests previous 200. Apart from him, Shreyas Iyer contributed a helpful 49-run knock as the remainder of the batters struggled and fell sufferer to New Zealand’s disciplined bowling show.

Adam Milne (3/57) rattled the Indian prime order as he dismissed Shubman Gill (13) and Shikhar Dhawan (28) in fast succession. Milne then took the prized wicket of Suryakumar Yadav (6) and uncovered India’s sloppy batting within the center overs.

Rishabh Pant by no means obtained going as his battle within the center ended when Daryl Mitchell eliminated him for 10. Deepak Hooda, who stored his spot regardless of criticism surrounding Sanju Samson’s dismissal within the second ODI, did not impress as soon as extra and was dismissed for 12.

After Iyer’s dismissal, India desperately wanted a partnership with Sundar and Hooda within the center. Hooda, however, by no means seemed in command and fell to a Southee’s rising supply down the leg aspect. The recreation started after a 10-minute delay attributable to rain, however no overs have been misplaced.

Daryl Mitchell, the fifth bowler, additionally returned with three wickets (3/25), whereas Matt Henry (10-2-29-0) was economical and the tempo spearhead. Tim Southee got here again with 2 for 36.

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Nov 30, 2022