After a rainy and dismal morning in Hamilton, the umpires are set to inspect the conditions at Seddon Park at 8:15 AM IST. The delay in start time continues as heavy rainfall persists, casting doubts on whether the outfield will be playable. Despite a brief inspection by players including India captain Shubman Gill, the covers remain on, and it appears that the third ODI is still far from starting. New Zealand's batters face the daunting task of countering pacer Gurnoor Brar's pace and bounce, following his impressive career-best figures in the previous match. With India already leading 2-0, a win would secure a series sweep, while New Zealand hopes to avoid a whitewash at home. The weather forecast for Hamilton is grim, with rainfall over the past 12 hours and thunderstorm warnings making a timely start seem highly unlikely. However, there is some optimism as conditions are expected to improve throughout the morning, giving hope of playing a reduced contest if possible. We will keep you updated on any further developments in this closely-watched matchup between India and New Zealand.