India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI live score: After enduring back-to-back defeats, the Blackcaps will be in search of a win in the crucial third match today
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India will look to seal the five-match ODI series as they take on New Zealand in the third match at Seddon Park in Hamilton todayThe visitors have taken a 2-0 lead and need just one more victory to secure the series with two matches still to play.
India have made a strong start to the tour, with their bowling attack doing most of the damage in the first two matchesHowever, both games have been affected by rain and decided through the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, leaving little room for a complete contest between the sides.
The visitors will be keen to put together a better batting performance in HamiltonWhile Virat Kohli scored 74 in the opening ODI to guide India towards victory, the batting unit struggled in Wellington, slipping to 113/7 before rain brought the contest to an early endKL Rahul’s unbeaten contribution proved important in helping India stay ahead of the DLS par score.
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will be expected to provide a better start, while Kohli and Shreyas Iyer will have the responsibility of holding the middle order togetherIndia will also look towards their bowling attack, which has troubled the New Zealand batters with pace and movement.
New Zealand, meanwhile, are under pressure to keep the series aliveMitchell Santner’s side have struggled to deal with India’s seamers, particularly during the opening oversThe hosts will need their experienced batters, including Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham and Will Young, to step up.
The Black Caps have also made changes to their squad ahead of the third ODI, with Kristian Clarke added as cover for Blair TicknerMatt Henry remains unavailable as he continues his recovery from injury.
Seddon Park could offer another opportunity for the fast bowlers, especially if conditions remain overcastRain is also expected to be a concern, raising the possibility of another interrupted and truncated match.
India will enter the contest as favourites, but New Zealand will be desperate to produce a stronger performance in front of their home crowd and avoid falling further behind in the series.
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