India vs New Zealand Highlights: IND vs NZ 2nd ODI called off due to rain, hosts maintain 1-0 lead in series

India vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Highlights: The second ODI between India and New Zealand has been called off due to rain in Hamilton. Catch the Highlights of IND vs NZ 2nd ODI:

India vs New Zealand Highlights 2nd ODI: The second ODI between India and New Zealand has been called off due to rain in Hamilton. There were two rain interruptions in the contest after New Zealand won the toss and invited India to bat first. The first rain break came inside the first five overs as Shubman Gill and Shikhar Dhawan took India to 22/0 in 4.5 overs. The play then resumed after a long wait and the contest was reduced to 29 overs a side. Soon after the forced interval, Matt Henry packed captain Dhawan for 3. Suryakumar Yadav and Gill then went to add 66 runs off 46 balls for the second wicket, before rain interrupted the proceedings again. India were batting on 89/1 in 12.5 overs at that moment. With this outcome, the hosts maintain the 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Catch the Highlights of IND vs NZ 2nd ODI:

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• Nov 27, 2022 12:38 PM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Match called off

  The India vs New Zealand have been called off due to poor weather conditions. 

  There were two rain interruptions. The first one saw the match get reduced to 29 overs a side, while the umpires decide to call off the contest entirely, following the second rain delay.

• Nov 27, 2022 12:25 PM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Official update

  Official update by BCCI: “8.35 PM (Local Time) - 01.05 PM IST is now the latest we can start for a 20 overs per side match.”

• Nov 27, 2022 12:22 PM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Bad news

  Bad news as the rain is coming down heavily at the moment. Lets hope it stops soon. 

• Nov 27, 2022 11:59 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Rain intensifies

  The bigger covers are out as well as rain intensifies. We hope it's a passing shower and not like the earlier one.

• Nov 27, 2022 11:57 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Some big hits from Suryakumar Yadav

  Some big hits from Suryakumar Yadav and Kane Williamson goes back to his pacers. Lockie Ferguson is reintroduced into the attack but it doesn't Suryakumar Yadav. The batter hits him for a six and a four, before rain stops the play for the second time. 

  India are batting at 89/1 in 12.5 overs.

• Nov 27, 2022 11:50 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: SKY deals in 6s

  Another six by Suryakumar Yadav and this time it's against Bracewell. The bowler bowls it full, on the off stump line and the batter simply reverse sweeps it for six, which goes deep into the stands.

  IND reach 78/1 after 12 overs.

• Nov 27, 2022 11:46 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Spin introduced from both ends

  Spin introduced from both ends as Mitchell Santner joins the attack.

  Suryakumar Yadav hits the spinner for a SIX, as he tosses the ball up, on the off stump line. The ball sails over the deep mid-wicket fence.

  Nine runs come off the over as IND reach 69/1 after 11 overs.

• Nov 27, 2022 11:43 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Another boundary by Gill

  Shubman Gill hits Michael Bracewell for another boundary. The spinner bowls it full and Gill drives it with enough power to send it to the fence towards deep extra cover. IND: 60/1 (10 overs)

• Nov 27, 2022 11:38 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Suryakumar Yadav does what he does best

  Lockie Ferguson bangs it short on the body and Suryakumar Yadav does what he does best. Gets under the ball, and guides it over the wicketkeeper's head for a four. IND: 51/1 after 9 overs

• Nov 27, 2022 11:32 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Gill starts from where he left

  Shubman Gill starts from where he left off as he hits a short ball by Matt Henry over the backward square leg fielder for a six.

  Eight runs come off the over as IND reach 42/1 after 8 overs.

• Nov 27, 2022 11:30 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Loud LBW appeal!

  Lockie Ferguson is introduced into the attack. The pacer starts decent, before banging the fourth delivery slightly short, which hits the wicketkeeper's gloves and races for a four.

  Meanwhile, there is a loud LBW appeal against against SKY in the final delivery as Williamson signals for the DRS. TV replay confirm the ball was hitting the bails, but it stays as umpire's call. 

  IND: 34/1 (7 overs)

• Nov 27, 2022 11:19 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Dhawan departs

  Shikhar Dhawan departs right after the play resumes following a rain break. He is dismissed by Matt Henry for 3(10). Suryakumar Yadav is the new batter in. IND: 23/1 (5.1 overs)

• Nov 27, 2022 11:17 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Play resumes

  Shikhar Dhawan straightaway goes down the track as the ball goes towards third-man. The batter take a single and keep the strike. IND: 23/0 (5 overs)

• Nov 27, 2022 11:07 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Official update

  As per an official update by BCCI: “The covers are OFF & the play is set to resume at 06.40 PM (Local Time) - 11.10 AM IST.”

  𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - 29 overs/side, 10 mins break between innings and no drinks break

• Nov 27, 2022 11:00 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Match reduced to 29-over per side 

  Players to start shortly, with 29-over per side. The play will start at 06:40 pm local time. 

• Nov 27, 2022 10:51 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Super sopper at work

  The covers have been removed and the super sopper are at work.

  Meanwhile, the officials are in the middle as conditions remain overcast.

• Nov 27, 2022 10:45 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Official update

  As per an official update, the pitch inspection will be at 11:00 am. Lets hope rain doesn't interrupt it for the second time.

• Nov 27, 2022 10:36 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Catching up

  

  Shikhar Dhawan chats with New Zealand players (BCCI/Twitter)

  As the wait continues, Shikhar Dhawan chats with opposition players.

• Nov 27, 2022 10:11 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: It has started to drizzle again

  It has started to drizzle again, which is getting heavier. 

  The covers are back on, but we expect the rains to get lighter in the evening.

• Nov 27, 2022 10:07 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Pitch inspection timing

  As per BCCI, there is a pitch inspection at 05.45 PM (Local Time) - 10.15 AM IST.

• Nov 27, 2022 10:07 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: SKY with groundstaff

  

  Suryakumar Yadav with a groundstaff (Twitter)

  As we wait for the action to resume, the man in form Suryakumar Yadav enjoys a ride with the groundstaff. 

• Nov 27, 2022 09:54 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Rain stops finally

  News coming in that the rain has stopped. We might see the action resume in the next 35-40 odd minutes. 

  Umpires are having a chat with the groundstaff.

• Nov 27, 2022 09:46 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: What does the forecast say

  "The forecast doesn't look great for another hour." - Ravi Shastri, who is a part of the commentary panel.

  Meanwhile, we are losing overs rapidly.

• Nov 27, 2022 09:33 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: No signs of respite from rain

  No signs of respite as rain continues to pour steadily. The groundstaff continue to jostle hard, ensuring water doesn't get puddled anywhere. 

  The outfield is also taking a hit, not a good sign. 

• Nov 27, 2022 09:06 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Rain plays spoilsport

  It won't be a 50-over match as a significant amount of game time have been lost due to rain. 

  An official word on the same will come, when the rain eventually stops and umpires are done with the field inspection.

• Nov 27, 2022 08:50 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Mood among the spectators

  The spectators too have started to leave the venue. Not a good sign as rain continues to pour. 

  While the optimistic ones have held on to their spots, some young ones are even spotted playing cricket.

• Nov 27, 2022 08:43 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Heavy rains at the moment

  It's raining heavily at the moment, as the groundstaffs tussle hard to prevent the water from collecting. 

• Nov 27, 2022 08:35 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Latest update

  As per reports, the wait might get extended further. More rain are expected in the next couple of hours. Lets hope that's not the case!

• Nov 27, 2022 08:18 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: The wait continues

  

  Indian players wait for the action to resume in Hamilton (BCCI/Twitter)

  The wait continues as BCCI share photos from their dugout. In the above picture we can see Shubman Gill has removed his pads, hence it might take a little while before the contest resumes.

• Nov 27, 2022 08:09 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: No indications of play resuming soon

  No indications of play resuming soon. The wet outfield must be the reason behind the delay.

• Nov 27, 2022 07:41 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Rain has stopped

  Spectators have brought the umbrellas down and it looks like the rain has stopped. Action should resume shortly.

• Nov 27, 2022 07:31 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Rain gets heavier

  What started as a gentle drizzle has got slightly heavy at the moment. Good to see fans prepared with raincoats and umbrellas.

• Nov 27, 2022 07:28 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Play interrupted due to rain

  Another boundary by Shubman Gill against Tim Southee. He plays it straight down the ground, and despite a brilliant effort by Daryl Mitchell it races for four. 

  Meanwhile, the umpires call for covers as players go back to the dressing room.

  IND: 22/0 (4.5 overs)

• Nov 27, 2022 07:21 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Safely home

  Shubman Gill plays a good length ball towards the mid-wicket region, however, the fielder runs after the ball and collects it before it reaches the fence. 

  The Indian opening pair try to sneak three out off it, but Dhawan almost gets run-out in the process. 

  Five runs come off the over. IND: 17/0 (4 overs)

• Nov 27, 2022 07:14 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Another cracking shot by Gill

  Another cracking shot by Shubman Gill as Southee bowls it back of a length, outside off. Gill gets on top of it and punches it square of the wicket for a boundary. 

  Five runs come off the over. IND: 12/0 (3 overs)

• Nov 27, 2022 07:12 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Gill scores the first boundary

  Shubman Gill scores the first boundary as he gently pushes a ball pitched just outside off, which goes left of mid-on and races for a four.

  Five runs come off the over. IND: 7/0 (2 overs)

• Nov 27, 2022 07:06 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Southee off to a good start

  Tim Southee, who is playing his 150th ODI, leads the attack for the hosts. He starts off well and gives just a couple of singles in the over.

• Nov 27, 2022 07:01 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Here we go!

  The Kiwi players walk in to kick-off the proceedings. Shubman Gill and Shikhar Dhawan too arrive at the center. 

• Nov 27, 2022 06:52 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Playing XIs

  India: Shikhar Dhawan(c), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Deepak Chahar, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal 

  New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson

• Nov 27, 2022 06:46 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: New Zealand win toss

  New Zealand win toss, and opt to bowl first.

• Nov 27, 2022 06:40 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Pitch report by Ashish Nehra

  “This looks like a hard deck, another 300-plus score on the card.”

• Nov 27, 2022 06:36 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Covers are being removed

  The covers are being removed. The Indian players have not stopped the warm-ups yet so a few minutes more before we head to toss.

• Nov 27, 2022 06:31 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: New Zealand quick Matt Henry

  "The beauty of our attack is making sure we get that balance right, attack first and foremost and then adapt from there."

• Nov 27, 2022 06:26 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Pitch under covers

  The pitch is currently under covers at the moment, but it's not raining. In fact it has got slightly brighter.

• Nov 27, 2022 06:20 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Will Shardul Thakur play?

  Shardul Thakur, who was slightly expensive in the previous match, is unlikely to feature today. He was seen stretching in his running shoes during the warm-ups ahead of the contest, with the physio keeping an eye on him. 

  Will India replace him with Deepak Chahar?

• Nov 27, 2022 06:06 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Weather doesn't look promising

  The weather doesn't look promising, and it had rained earlier, however, it isn't at the moment. It does look overcast, but lets hope rain stays away.

• Nov 27, 2022 06:01 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Arshdeep and Umran's performance

  Speedsters Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh made their ODI debut in the previous match. While Malik was impressive, clocking speed over 145 clicks, Arshdeep seemed to struggle a bit despite his ability to get the swing.

  The duo's performance will once again hold key for India, if the Men In Blue stick with the same playing XI.

• Nov 27, 2022 05:53 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Win toss and bowl first

  The toss will be an important factor at Seddon Park, as batting gets comparatively easier during evening.

• Nov 27, 2022 05:46 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Focus on Pant

  Rishabh Pant scored 15 off 23 balls in the first ODI. He needs to be more consistent with the bat, or he might lose his spot to Ishan Kishan, or Sanju Samson, who are also good wicketkeeping options, with substantial experience in the international circuit.

• Nov 27, 2022 05:34 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: What we know

  The Seddon Park is known for being one of the batting friendliest tracks in New Zealand.

• Nov 27, 2022 05:27 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Full squads

  New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham

  India: Shikhar Dhawan(c), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Deepak Hooda, Kuldeep Yadav, Deepak Chahar

• Nov 27, 2022 05:25 AM IST

  India vs New Zealand Live Score: Hello and welcome!

  Hello and welcome to the LIVE coverage of India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The match will start at 07:00 am IST, and the toss for the same will take place half an hour earlier from the scheduled time. Stay tuned for LIVE updates!