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India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Live Score and Live Updates: Devon Conway and Finn Allen put New Zealand in a commanding position in the 3rd ODI against India at Christchurch before rain stopped the play. New Zealand were batting at 104/1 in 18 overs before umpires signaled for the covers. A minimum of 20 overs is required to decide an outcome. Meanwhile, Allen scored 57 as he and Conway stitched 97 runs for the opening wicket. Conway is now joined by captain Kane Williamson. Earlier, India were bundled out for 219 in 47.3 overs after being invited to bat first. Washington Sundar scored 51 to guide India to a respectable total, after the Men In Blue were reduced to 121/5. Apart from Sundar, Shreyas Iyer showed good intent but missed out on his half-century by a run. Barring the two no other Indian batters could get going. Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill started slow, and added 39 runs for the opening wicket before Gill fell for 13 against Adam Milne. The pacer picked two more wickets, which included the scalps of Dhawan and Suryakumar Yadav. Rishabh Pant once again failed to impress and was dismissed for 10 by Daryl Mitchell.

India vs New Zealand Live Score: Match called off, NZ win series

The 3rd and final ODI between India and New Zealand has been called off due to rain.

India, who opted to bat first, were bundled out for 219 in 47.3 overs.

New Zealand, in response, were batting at 104/1 after 18 overs, before rain stopped play.

With this New Zealand win the three-match series 1-0.

2:33 pm Update 2.31 pm IST (9.01 am GMT) - It is still raining and the covers are still on. Even if the rain stops now, it might take some time to clear up the damage. We have 49 minutes remaining to get in those 2 overs to have a result in this game. Stay tuned for further updates.

2:20 pm The sun is shining brightly in Pallekele where Afghanistan have won the toss and have opted to bat first against Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI that will begin at 2.30 pm IST ( 9.00 am GMT). With them being 1-0 down in the series, Sri Lanka will look to level the series and collect crucial ODI Super League points. On the other hand, Afghanistan, who have sealed their ODI World Cup spot, will look to clinch this series 2-0. Do switch tabs and follow our coverage of that game.

1:58 pm Update 1.55 pm IST (8:25 am GMT) - It still continues to rain here at Hagley Oval, Christchurch and it won't be long before we start losing overs. New Zealand is 50 ahead of the DLS par score but this is only when we complete 20 overs of play. For now, the waiting game continues.

1:40 pm Update 1.34 pm IST (8.04 am GMT) - The covers are still on and this doesn't look like a drizzle. Let's hope the rain gods show some mercy and we can have some cricketing action soon. Fingers crossed.

1:23 pm As we wait for the rain to relent at the Hagley Oval, in the meantime you can switch tabs and follow our coverage of the 1st Test between Australia and West Indies as Australia is batting for 197/2 on the first day. Stay tuned for further updates.

12:57 pm Update 12.51 pm IST (7.21 am GMT) - It has started to rain and the ground staff rush onto the ground with covers. Let's hope that this is just a passing shower. Remember, we need 20 overs to be bowled in the New Zealand innings to have a result.

End of over 18

7 Runs

· NZ 104/1

D. Conway

38 (51)

K. Williamson

0 (3)

Match abandoned