Rain Returns At Seddon Park (Source: AFP Photos)
In an unfortunate turn of events, the India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI toss has been delayed further at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The rescheduled IND vs NZ 3rd ODI toss, scheduled for 3:02 PM local time (7:32 AM IST), could not be held the because rain returned to the venue.
Earlier, after early rain’s scare, it was confirmed that the India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI would start at 3:30 PM local time (8:00 AM IST), with the toss 30 minutes earlier. The rain stopped back then. However, it came back on to haunt the cricket fans.
India, New Zealand Players Return To Hotel After Seddon Park Rain
At 7:29 AM IST, the rain stopped at Hamilton’s Seddon Park, but the covers were firmly in place. Besides, extremely windy conditions made the work even more difficult for ground staff.
The conditions at Seddon Park were so poor that players didn't take long to return to their hotels after a close look at the venue’s outfield. The development was confirmed by broadcaster Samir Kochhar on air.
Given the rain is forecast to take the centre stage throughout the IND vs NZ 3rd ODI match time, it would be interesting to see whether there is a possibility of an over-reduced match, like the last two outings.
Rain Keeps On Happening In India Vs New Zealand ODIs
Since India vs New Zealand ODIs began, rain has kept playing the spoiler across different venues in New Zealand. In the first ODI, Auckland’s Eden Park saw a rain-marred affair that eventually went on until the Men in Blue chased down the target.
Then, at the Wellington Stadium, rain did not even allow India to bat, or, to put it another way, did not allow New Zealand to take the remaining wickets. Somehow, the visitors managed to secure a 4-run victory via the DLS method.
And it happened again, as there is still no clarity on exactly when the India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI toss will take place.
