Rain has once again disrupted proceedings in the third ODI between India and New Zealand, forcing a second delay to the toss in Hamilton. The entire ground has been kept under protective covers, and players have been unable to step onto the field to warm up or practice.
The toss for this crucial fixture has been pushed back by half an hour due to the wet weather conditions. While the pitch remains shielded, the weather has cleared up significantly. According to the revised schedule, the toss will now take place at 7:32 AM, with the first ball expected to be bowled at 8:00 AM.
Playing XI for Both Teams
India has lined up Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Aaqib Nabi, Arshdeep Singh, and Gurnoor Brar for the clash. Meanwhile, the New Zealand squad features Will Young, Tim Seifert, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, and Matt Fisher.
Weather Challenges and Preparation
Inclement weather has been a recurring issue for the teams in Hamilton. Heavy downpours a day prior to the match hampered India's practice sessions, forcing the squad to rely entirely on indoor training facilities. Forecasts indicated a strong possibility of rain on Tuesday, raising concerns that the match could face a significant reduction in overs or risk a complete washout.
Match Timings and Schedule
The third ODI encounter between India and New Zealand at Hamilton was originally scheduled to commence at 7:30 AM, with the toss slated for 7:00 AM, before weather interventions altered the timeline.
