The toss in the third ODI between New Zealand and India has been delayed due to rain at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The match was supposed to start at 07:30 am IST, but the delayed start his confirmed after the downpour started again just before the coin toss.

The first two ODIs were also impacted by rain, with India securing victories after winning the toss. In fact, the proceedings in the second game were called off, but the Men in Blue were declared the winners as they were four runs ahead on the DLS method.

The visitors have been impressive in the bowling department and restricted the Black Caps on both occasions before the batters completed the remaining work.

New Zealand are facing injury crises with several top stars missing from action. Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway and Lockie Ferguson are not playing due to fitness issues.

For India, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav and Anshul Kamboj are part of the Test squad, and they would leave the team after the third game to prepare for the two-match red-ball series.

India need to win both five-day matches to keep their chances of making it to the World Test Championship final alive.