Welcome to the LIVE coverage of the 3rd ODI between India and New Zealand from the Seddon Park stadium in Hamilton. Scorecard | Key Players | Top Battles

New Zealand notched up the competitive total of 278 runs at the loss of just three wickets and with 11 balls to spare against India.

48.1 overs: SIX!! Brendon McCullum makes room and slaps it over long-off for the maximum. NZ skipper FINISHES OFF IN STYLE!!

FIVE RUNS required off TWELVE BALLS!!

47.4 overs: FOUR!! Brendon McCullum walks down the track and smashes it towards square leg for another boundary. McCullum wants to FINISH IT EARLY!!

47.3 overs: FOUR!! Brendon McCullum takes it on the full and thumps it through extra cover for a boundary.

45.3 overs: FOUR!! Brendon McCullum moves across and steers it towards third man region for a boundary. It's RAINING BOUNDARIES for the Kiwis!!
New Zealand require another 28 runs off 30 balls with seven wickets in hand. Looks like a LOST CAUSE for MS Dhoni & co!!

44.2 overs: FOUR!! Ross Taylor transfers his weight on the backfoot and flays the late cut past backward point for a boundary. Taylor has been EXCELLENT with his cut shots today!!

42.6 overs: FOUR!! Ross Taylor cuts it past point for a boundary and brings up his 8th ODI HUNDRED. Rosco has also surpassed his HIGHEST SCORE against India!!

MS Dhoni is REALLY CONCERNED here!!

42.2 overs: SIX!! Brendon McCullum skips down the wicket and bludgeons it deep into the stands over the long-off fence for the maximum.

41.5 overs: SIX!! Brendon McCullum dances down the track and smashes it over extra cover for the maximum. That came OUT OF NOWHERE!!

40.3 overs: FOUR!! Ross Taylor slashes hard and sends it towards the third man region for a boundary.

New Zealand require another 67 runs off 60 balls with seven wickets in hand. Team India need another WICKET here!!

39.6 overs: FOUR!! Brendon McCullum backs away and drills it through covers for a boundary.

38.4 overs: FOUR!! Ross Taylor gets on the frontfoot and whacks it over mid-off for another boundary. Taylor is LOOKING DANGEROUS here!!

38.1 overs: FOUR!! Ross Taylor reaches out for it and sends it through extra cover for a boundary.

With Brendon McCullum(0) and Ross Taylor(70) at crease, New Zealand are currently at 188/3 after 35 overs.

Brendon McCullum comes to the crease for New Zealand.
Just can't RULE OUT Sir Jadeja from the game!!

34.2 overs: That's OUT!! Kane Williamson has been run-out by Ravindra Jadeja's brilliance in the field. Williamson works it towards the on-side and sets off for a quick single while Jadeja quickly sprints across and fires in a direct hit to catch Williamson short at the crease. Kane Williamson departs after scoring 60 runs off 82 balls with two boundaries and two sixes. BIG BLOW for New Zealand!!

32.3 overs: FOUR!! Ross Taylor hangs back and cuts it with disdain for a boundary. Just ANOTHER DAY AT OFFICE for Rosco!!

This is clearly NOT WORKING OUT for India. MS Dhoni WALKS UP to his bowler for a QUICK CHAT!!

29.5 overs: FOUR!! Ross Taylor goes deep into the crease and cuts it past point for a boundary.

28.6 overs: FOUR!! Kane Williamson goes on the backfoot and swats it over the point fielder for a boundary.

27.6 overs: FOUR!! Ross Taylor gets on the backfoot and crashes the cut shot towards third man for a boundary. That was DELICATE from Taylor!!
27.4 overs: Ross Taylor pushes it through covers for a single and brings up his FIFTY. Taylor NEEDS TO MAKE IT BIG now!!

27.2 overs: SIX!! Kane Williamson shimmies down the track and whacks it over deep midwicket for the maximum. LUSTY-BLOW from Williamson!!

26.4 overs: FOUR!! Ross Taylor goes for the cut shot again and gets another boundary. CRACKING SHOT by Taylor!!

26.3 overs: FOUR!! Ross Taylor hangs back and employs the fierce cut shot for a blazing boundary. That went LIKE A TRACER BULLET!!

Kane Williamson(29) and Ross Taylor(41) have now added 70 runs in their CRUCIAL PARTNERSHIP. This is turning out to be a BRILLIANT COUNTER-ATTACK by the Kiwis. Team India need a FEW QUICK WICKETS to push the hosts on the backfoot.

SIX RUNS off the overs!!

23.3 overs: FOUR!! Ross Taylor shuffles across and drills it through covers for a boundary.

Ambati Rayudu comes into the attack for India.

22.3 overs: SIX!! Kane Williamson picks the length early and hoicks it over the long-on fence for the maximum. That was BLUDGEONED by Williamson!!

With Kane Williamson(19) and Ross Taylor(32) at crease, New Zealand are currently at 105/2 after 22 overs.

21.6 overs: FOUR!! Ross Taylor leans forward and caresses it through extra cover for a boundary.

Stuart Binny comes into the attack for Team India.

The FIRST TEN OVERS produced 65 runs at the loss of two wickets for New Zealand while they STRUGGLED to score 30 runs in next 10 overs!!

19.6 overs: FOUR!! Ross Taylor swivels across and flays the leg glance for a boundary. A MUCH-NEEDED boundary for the Kiwis!!

These are some CRUCIAL OVERS in the match. Team India are EXERTING PRESSURE on the Kiwis while the hosts are trying to stage a COMEBACK with an IMPORTANT PARTNERSHIP brewing between Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor.

14.3 overs: FOUR!! Ross Taylor backs away and steers it past short third man for a boundary.

FOUR RUNS off the over!!

Ravichandran Ashwin will bowl in tandem with Jadeja from the other end.

Jadeja starts off with a MAIDEN!!

First sign of spin, Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack for India.

With Kane Williamson(5) and Ross Taylor(6) at crease, New Zealand are currently at 65/2 after 10 overs.

9.2 overs: FOUR!! Ross Taylor moves across and sends it racing through covers for a boundary. That was a TREAT TO WATCH!!

BRILLIANT OVER by shami, an important wicket and just one run off it!!

Ross Taylor comes to the crease for New Zealand.

8.1 overs: OUT!! Mohammed Shami has got Martin Guptill out lbw on a good length delivery. Guptill was looking to work it towards the on-side but the ball keeps a bit low and hits the pad in the front of the stumps. Martin Guptill departs after scoring 35 runs off 27 balls with six boundaries and a six. BIG WICKET for India!!

7.5 overs: FOUR!! Kane Williamson waits for it and flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary. Williamson gets off the mark in STYLE!!

Kane Williamson comes to the crease for New Zealand.

Varun Aaron STRIKES IN HIS 1st OVER for India!!

7.2 overs: That's OUT!! Varun Aaron has bowled Jesse Ryder on a good length delivery. Ryder was looking to cut but gets an inside edge back onto the stumps. Jesse Ryder departs after scoring 19 runs off 18 balls with four boundaries. EARLY BLOW for the Kiwis!!

First change, Varun Aaron comes into the attack for India.

6.6 overs: SIX!! Martin Guptill gets a big stride forward and smashes it over long-on for the first maximum in the innings. That was a CRACKER!!

6.5 overs: FOUR!! Martin Guptill goes for the drive and gets an inside-edge past the wicket-keeper for a boundary. That was UNLUCKY for Bhuvneshwar Kumar!!

5.4 overs: FOUR!! Martin Guptill picks the length early and whacks it past point for another boundary. BACK-TO-BACK boundaries for Guptill!!

5.3 overs: FOUR!! Martin Guptill rocks back and clouts the pull shot through midwicket for a boundary.

4.5 overs: FOUR!! Jesse Ryder leans forward and flays the exquisite cover drive for a boundary. That was ELEGANT from Ryder!!

With Martin Guptill(14) and Jesse Ryder(14) at crease, New Zealand are currently at 28/0 after 4 overs.

2.1 overs: FOUR!! Martin Guptill slashes hard and gets it past point for a blazing boundary.

EXPENSIVE START by Shami, twelve runs off it!!

1.5 overs: FOUR!! Jesse Ryder hangs back and flicks it off the pads for another boundary. That was BEAUTIFULLY TIMED by Ryder!!

1.4 overs: FOUR!! Jesse Ryder gets on the backfoot and dabs it towards fine leg for a boundary.

1.2 overs: FOUR!! Jesse Ryder goes for the drive and gets an outside edge towards third man for a boundary. LUCKY-ESCAPE for Ryder!!

Mohammed Shami will bowl from the other end for India.

EIGHT RUNS off the over!!

0.5 overs: FOUR!! Martin Guptill gets an inside edge past the wicket-keeper towards fine leg for another boundary.

0.2 overs: FOUR!! Martin Guptill rocks back and flays the cut shot past point for the first boundary in the innings.

Martin Guptill and Jesse Ryder are out in the middle for New Zealand while Bhuvneshwar Kumar will start the proceedings for India.

Team India have posted a competitive total of 278 runs at the loss of five wickets against New Zealand. After losing the crucial wicket of Virat Kohli early on, Team India recovered well with Rohit Sharma's blistering innings. Ambati Rayudu added a crucial partnership alongside Sharma in the middle overs to steady the innings for India. But, New Zealand did well to pick up a few quick wickets to push the visitors on the backfoot. However, MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja began playing their shots and ensured India remained in the hunt for a competitive total. The duo slammed quickfire fifties to boost the Indian innings. The Kiwis will be disappointed with their death bowling. They were looking good to restrict the Indians to a mediocre score, especially after quick scalps in the middle overs. The Indian bowlers have a decent amount of runs to defend and it will be a test for the New Zealand batsmen to notch up this total.

SEVENTEEN RUNS off the last over for India!!

49.6 overs: SIX!! MS Dhoni picks the slower ball early and whacks it over midwicket for another maximum. MSD finishes off in STYLE!!

49.2 overs: SIX!! MS Dhoni hangs back and hammers it over deep midwicket for the maximum. That goes DEEP INTO THE STANDS!!

James Neesham will bowl the FINAL OVER for New Zealand!!

With MS Dhoni(53) and Ravindra Jadeja(47) at crease, Team India are currently at 231/5 after 46 overs.

45.1 overs: FOUR!! MS Dhoni smashes it straight down the ground for a boundary and brings up his FIFTY.

44.6 overs: FOUR!! Ravindra Jadeja rocks back and pummels the pull shot through midwicket for a boundary.

44.2 overs: FOUR!! Ravindra Jadeja takes it on the full and whips it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.

43.2 overs: FOUR!! Ravindra Jadeja waits for it and flicks it past short third man for a boundary.

FIFTEEN RUNS off the over!!

41.6 overs: SIX!! Ravindra Jadeja makes room and hammers it over mid-off for the maximum. That was a BEAUTY from Jadeja!!

41.3 overs: FOUR!! Ravindra Jadeja rocks back and clouts the pull in front of square for another boundary. That was TIMED TO PERFECTION!!

41.1 overs: FOUR!! MS Dhoni goes on the backfoot and and thrashes it past mid-on for a boundary.

40.5 overs: SIX!! Ravindra Jadeja gets down on his knee and swats it over midwicket for the maximum.

39.5 overs: FOUR!! Ravindra Jadeja rocks back and drills it past point for a boundary.

37.6 overs: FOUR!! MS Dhoni gets on the frontfoot and slaps it through extra cover for a blazing boundary.

37.3 overs: FOUR!! Ravindra Jadeja goes for the hook and gets a top-edge over the wicket-keeper's head for a boundary. Jadeja was LUCKY there!!

With MS Dhoni(26) and Ravindra Jadeja(5) at crease, Team India are currently at 161/5 after 37 overs.

Team India were LOOKING GOOD to post an IMPOSING TOTAL. But, New Zealand have managed to SCALP QUICK WICKETS to push the visitors on the BACKFOOT again. India need a PARTNERSHIP here!!

Ravindra Jadeja comes to the crease for India.

Tim Southee STRIKES AGAIN for New Zealand!!

33.1 overs: That's OUT!! Tim Southee has got Ravichandran Ashwin out caught at third man region. Ashwin goes for the cut and sends it straight down the throat of Hamish Bennett for a simple catch. Ravichandran Ashwin departs after scoring five runs off three balls with a boundary.

32.6 overs: FOUR!! MS Dhoni hangs back and flays the cut towards third man for a boundary.

32.4 overs: FOUR!! Ravichandran Ashwin leans forward and creams the drive through covers for a boundary. Ashwin gets off the mark in STYLE!!

Ravichandran Ashwin comes to the crease for India.

32.3 overs: OUT!! Kane Williamson has for Rohit Sharma out caught at short leg. Sharma goes for the big shot but mistimes it high in the air for a simple catch. Rohit Sharma departs after scoring 79 runs off 94 balls with six boundaries and four sixes. BIG BLOW for India!!

31.4 overs: SIX!! Rohit Sharma stands tall and hoicks it over deep midwicket fence for the maximum. Sharma is ONTO SOMETHING BIG here!!

30.1 overs: SIX!! MS Dhoni walks down the track and hammers it over midwicket for a boundary. Dhoni gets INTO THE ACT!!

28.5 overs: FOUR!! Rohit Sharma stands tall and thumps it through extra cover for a boundary. That was BEAUTIFULLY TIMED by Sharma!!

MS Dhoni comes to the crease for India.

25.3 overs: That's OUT!! Hamish Bennett has got Ambati Rayudu out caught by the wicket-keeper. Rayudu was looking to pull but gets a top-edge that goes through to Luke Ronchi behind the stumps. Ambati Rayudu departs after scoring 37 runs off 58 balls with three boundaries and two sixes.

24.5 overs: SIX!! Ambati Rayudu bends down and whacks it over midwicket for the maximum. Rayudu is HITTING THEM CLEAN here!!

TWELVE RUNS off the over!!

23.5 overs: FOUR!! Rohit Sharma gets on the backfoot and steers it towards third man for a boundary.

23.3 overs: SIX!! Rohit Sharma shimmies down the track and hammers it back over the bowler's head for the maximum. That's FIFTY for Sharma!!

20.4 overs: FOUR!! Rohit Sharma goes for the slog and gets an outside edge through towards third man for a boundary.

20.1 overs: SIX!! Ambati Rayudu makes room and bludgeons it over extra cover for the maximum.

13.5 overs: FOUR!! Ambati Rayudu goes deep in the crease and clouts the pull through midwicket for another boundary.

13.3 overs: FOUR!! Ambati Rayudu hangs back and flicks it through midwicket for a boundary.

11.2 overs: SIX!! Rohit Sharma rocks back and smashes it over the deep midwicket fence for the maximum. That was SMOKED by Sharma!!

9.3 overs: FOUR!! Ambati Rayudu waits for it and flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary. POOR LINE from Hamish Bennett!!

First change, Hamish Bennett comes into the attack for New Zealand.

TWO RUNS off the over!!

Ambati Rayudu comes to the crease for India.

8.2 overs: OUT!! Kyle Mills has got Ajinkya Rahane out caught at long leg. Rahane goes for the hook shot and gets a top-edge that flies straight towards Tim Southee for a regulation catch. Ajinkya Rahane departs after scoring three runs off eight balls. Another BLOW for India!!

6.4 overs: SIX!! Rohit Sharma skips down the track and hoicks it over long off for the first maximum in the innings. LUSTY BLOW by Sharma!!

FOUR RUNS off the over!!

Ajinkya Rahane comes to the crease for India.

Tim Southee DRAWS FIRST BLOOD for the Kiwis!!

3.2 overs: That's OUT!! Tim Southee has got Virat Kohli out caught at midwicket. Kohli was looking to pull but mistimes it towards Jimmy Neesham for a simple catch. Virat Kohli departs after scoring two runs off 10 balls. BIG WICKET for New Zealand!!

TIDY START by Southee, just one run off it!!

Tim Southee will bowl from the other end for New Zealand.

Kyle Mills starts off with a MAIDEN!!

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are out in the middle for Team India while Kyle Mills will start the proceedings for New Zealand.

Toss: Team India won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand.

Teams(from):

India: MS Dhoni(c), Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra, Ishwar Chand Pandey, Stuart Binny, Varun Aaron

New Zealand: Brendon McCullum(c), Ross Taylor, Corey Anderson, Luke Ronchi, Martin Guptill, Jesse Ryder, Kane Williamson, Nathan McCullum, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell McClenaghan, Tim Southee, Kyle Mills, Adam Milne
 

Source: intoday.in