ICC ODI Rankings: IND vs NZ Live – India’s hopes of becoming World No. 1 ranked ODI TEAM are dashed. After Hamilton washout on Sunday, there are now no hopes of India dethroning Kiwis. Now even wins in Christchurch will not be sufficient to make India WORLD NO. 1 ODI Team in ICC Rankings. The Kane Williamson led unit will stay on top after this series. India has slipped to No. 3 position behind NewZealand and England. Follow IND vs NZ Live Updates with InsidieSport.IN.
ICC ODI Rankings: After Hamilton WASHOUT, India’s HOPES to grab No. 1 position in ICC ODI RANKINGS dashed, NewZealand to remain World No 1 – CHECK out
Rain played spoilsport as the second ODI between New Zealand and India was called off after a lengthy delay. However, the hosts gained crucial Super League points to rise to No.3 on the table.
The abandonment meant New Zealand and India shared five points each on the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League Standings. New Zealand are now third in the standings with 125 points, just below England.
India are at the top and have already qualified for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup on account of being tournament hosts.
New Zealand continue to lead the three-match series 1-0. The third and final ODI will be played in Christchurch on 30 November.
IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: Highlights
India openers Shikhar Dhawan and Shubman Gill started cautiously before the rain disrupted their innings on 22/0 in the fifth over. A long delay ensued with the rain threatening to overpower at every inspection.
Finally, the play resumed after nearly three and half hours, reduced to 29-overs-a-side. The long break brought Dhawan’s downfall as Matt Henry removed him on the second ball after the resumption.
Suryakumar Yadav joined Gill in the middle and together the duo began accelerating with Gill approaching his second half-century of the series.
However, the rain returned again, forcing the players off the field. It refused to relent and the game was finally called off.
ICC ODI Rankings: Despite Auckland THRASHING, Shikhar Dhawan-led India can DETHRONE NewZealand for World No 1 Spot, Check How?
