India take a 1-0 lead into the 3rd ODI after the abandonment of the second game in which they were in a commanding position. They will be happy with their start to the series despite some batting deficiencies. Sehwag has hit the ball as well as ever but his tendency to get out too early has cost India a good start. The bowlers are doing their job and India have been a shade better than the hosts so far. New Zealand are struggling with their bowling, having tried out a few combinations for the opening bowlers, they are still going for plenty at the start. Vettori and the part timers cannot be relied on for too long. The batting lineups of both sides have some excellent hitters and strokemakers and due to this, another run filled encounter is expected. The boundaries at the AMI stadium are tiny and the bowlers will have to bowl immaculate lines if they are to avoid going for too many. There is a slight chance of rain, but the teams and the cricket loving public will hope that it stays away and we finally get a 50 over contest in.
