Rain Washes Out India-New Zealand Third ODI, India Maintains 2-0 Series Lead

The third One Day International between India and New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton, was abandoned today due to persistent rain and a wet outfield, preventing any play after India won the toss and elected to bowl. Despite several attempts to get the match underway, including a reduction to 40 overs per side, the weather conditions ultimately forced the umpires to call off the game. This result means India retains its 2-0 lead in the five-match series, with the remaining two ODIs scheduled for Mount Maunganui.

Meanwhile, in Rawalpindi, Day 2 of the first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka saw Pakistan consolidate its strong position. Resuming from their overnight score, Pakistan declared their first innings at 434 for 9 wickets in 106.3 overs. Saud Shakeel was the cornerstone of the innings, falling just shy of a century with a well-made 91, while debutant Arafat Minhas impressed with 52. In response, Sri Lanka faced early setbacks, losing Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Dinesh Chandimal cheaply. By stumps on Day 2, Sri Lanka had reached 104 for 3, with Kamindu Mendis (31*) and Dhananjaya de Silva (21*) showing resilience against Pakistan's bowling attack.