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The India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI has been affected by rain, forcing match officials to make major changes to the playing conditions. The third and final ODI at Seddon Park in Hamilton was scheduled to begin at 7:30 AM IST, but continuous rainfall delayed the toss and the start of the match. Following the delay, officials reduced the match from 50 overs to 40 overs per side.
With the weather continuing to create problems in Hamilton, fans could witness further changes if rain interrupts the game again. Here is everything you need to know about the revised rules for the IND vs NZ 3rd ODI.
IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: Rain Delays Toss and Match Start in Hamilton
The third ODI between India and New Zealand was scheduled to start at 7:30 AM IST. However, rain at Seddon Park prevented the toss from taking place on time.
After the weather improved, the toss was rescheduled for 9:02 AM IST, while the revised start time was set for 9:30 AM. However, another spell of rain caused further delays.
Due to nearly two hours of lost time, match officials decided to reduce the number of overs. Both teams will now play 40 overs each instead of the regular 50-over format.
India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI: 3 Major Changes in Match Rules
The rain delay has resulted in important changes to the match conditions. Here are the three major changes fans should know about.
1. Match Reduced to 40 Overs Per Side
The biggest change is the reduction in the number of overs. India and New Zealand were originally scheduled to play a 50-over match, but both teams will now get only 40 overs to bat.
This means the total number of overs in the match has been reduced from 100 to 80 overs.
2. IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: Bowlers Limited to 8 Overs Each
The bowling restrictions have also changed for the shortened match. In a regular 50-over ODI, a bowler can bowl a maximum of 10 overs.
However, in this 40-over contest, no bowler will be allowed to bowl more than 8 overs. Both teams will need to adjust their bowling combinations and strategies accordingly.
3. Powerplay Rules Changed for the 40-Over Match
The powerplay structure has also been revised for the 40-over match. The new powerplay schedule is as follows:
- First Powerplay: Overs 1 to 8
- Third Powerplay: Overs 33 to 40
These changes will make the opening and final stages of the innings important for both batting and bowling sides.
IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: Can Rain Reduce the Overs Again?
Rain continues to be a major concern in Hamilton. Even if the match gets underway, another spell of rainfall could interrupt the proceedings.
If more time is lost, match officials may reduce the number of overs again. The revised playing conditions will depend on the remaining time and weather conditions at Seddon Park.
IND vs NZ 3rd ODI Result: How Many Overs Are Needed to Win?
According to ODI rules, both teams must get an opportunity to bat for at least 20 overs each for a result to be possible in a rain-affected match using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.
If the minimum requirement cannot be fulfilled because of continuous rain, the match will be abandoned without a result.
With the third ODI already affected by rain, fans will be hoping for better weather in Hamilton so that India and New Zealand can complete the series finale.
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