After a rain-curtailed 2nd ODI, all the eyes will be at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval for the 3rd ODI between New Zealand and India. India needs to win this match in order to level the series, whereas the hosts would want to win it, and it is certain that they can’t lose the series.

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The Indian team bowled poorly in the 1st ODI, and they will rely on Deepak Chahar to provide them with initial breakthroughs with his swing bowling in the initial overs. It is harsh on Sanju Samson, but Deepak Hooda can get the nod in this match as we due to his bowling abilities.

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New Zealand’s record at their home is excellent, and this is the ground where they love to play. They will play with four pacers, and this ground’s pitch will offer them assistance. Kane Williamson and Tom Latham proved their class in the last match, and they will want to continue.

Christchurch Cricket Ground dimensions

After playing the first ODI at Eden Park in Auckland, the fans found the boundary dimensions of Seddon Park in Hamilton a bit familiar. The 3rd ODI will be played at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval, and this is also a regular cricket ground, and it is sold out for the match.

The grounds in New Zealand are quite small in dimensions, but it is a bigger stadium comparatively. Hagley Oval’s square boundaries are around 74 meters, which will allow the bowlers to have some room. This part of the ground can be used by the bowlers.

The straight boundaries are this ground are quite small, and they are just 63 meters in length, whereas the mid-wicket boundaries are around 70 meters. So, apart from the straight boundaries, the rest of the boundaries are decent in size. This pitch is brilliant for batting, and it can be an exciting contest between both sides.

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