New Zealand vs India, 2nd ODI Live Updates: Team India will be looking to rectify their 1st ODI mistakes which caused them to lose against New Zealand by seven wickets.
Auckland saw Tom Latham and Kane Williamson break records as the batters with their batting masterclass helped the hosts to successfully chase down a 300+ target only for the second time against India in the first ODI game in the three-match series.
The 7-wicket win has seen the Kiwis climb two places in the Super League table and would now be hoping to surpass Australia (120), England (125) and even India (129, but already qualified by virtue of being hosts) to secure an easy passage to the 2023 World Cup.
However, weather could play a spoilsport in the 2nd ODI clash at Hamilton.
The umpires have had the final word and both skippers shake hands. Both teams share a laugh and smile as the match has been called off.
Hardly the game began, but the rain is back.
IND 89/1 in 12.5 overs
Shikhar Dhawan departs for 3(10). It was an easy catch for Ferguson at mid-on. Suryakumar Yadav, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
Rain delays start and reduces overs. Match reduced to a 29-over game
The New Zealand squad is playing some footie while the Indian team is relaxing in the pavillion.
The rain has not decreased and it will now see it affecting the overs left to be played.
The rain is getting heavier by the minute. Shubman Gill (19*) and Shikhar Dhawan (2*) have been steady in the innings.
IND 22/0 (4.5)
Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Sqauds:,
New Zealand (Playing XI): Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson,
India (Playing XI): Shikhar Dhawan(c), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Deepak Chahar, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
It is getting brighter and the pitch covers have just come off. The groundstaff are concerned about the radar however.