IND Vs NZ 1st ODI: Rain Stops Play After India Race To 54/1 In 186-Run Chase

IND Vs NZ 1st ODI: Rain Stops Play After India Race To 54/1 In 186-Run Chase

Rain has interrupted proceedings in the IND vs NZ 1st ODI at Eden Park in Auckland. India had raced to 54/1 with Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill when rain started to pour and the covers were brought. Earlier, the toss was also delayed by about 20 mins before New Zealand batted and the hosts were eventually bowled out for 185.

Sreehari MenonUpdated: Wednesday, November 04, 2026, 12:31 PM IST
IND Vs NZ 1st ODI: Rain Stops Play After India Race To 54/1 In 186-Run Chase
Rain Stops Play After India Race To 54/1 In 186-Run Chase |

Rain has interrupted proceedings in the IND vs NZ 1st ODI at Eden Park in Auckland. India had raced to 54/1 with Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill when rain started to pour and the covers were brought. Earlier, the toss was also delayed by about 20 mins before New Zealand batted and the hosts were eventually bowled out for 185.

Toss was also delayed

The opening match of the five-ODI series was scheduled to begin at 7:30 AM IST, with the toss originally slated for 7:00 AM IST. However, light rain at the venue has delayed the proceedings, leaving fans waiting for an update on the start of the contest. The action eventually resumed about 20 minutes later, with India captain Shubman Gill winning the toss and opting to bowl.