Rain washes out third ODI, India retain 2-0 series lead

Hamilton, Nov 10 (UNI) Persistent rain forced the abandonment of the third One-Day International between India and New Zealand at Seddon Park here on Tuesday, with India retaining a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. The match was called off without a ball being bowled after repeated interruptions due to rain left the ground unfit for play. The umpires inspected the conditions several times before taking the final decision. India, led by Shubman Gill, had opted to bowl after winning the toss. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner also said the conditions could offer assistance to the seamers following the prolonged…