New Zealand clinch 12th home ODI series win as India seal Hamilton thriller
· Sports · ESPNCricinfo, BBC Sport
New Zealand sealed a 107-run victory over India in the third ODI at Hamilton on Sunday, completing a 3-0 series sweep. The hosts chased down 321 with 18 balls remaining, powered by a 94-ball century from captain Tom Latham and 75 from Glenn Phillips. India, chasing a series whitewash, were restricted to 213 despite Shubman Gill's 82, with New Zealand's spin duo taking four wickets between them. The win extends New Zealand's unbeaten run in home ODIs to 12 consecutive series, last lost to India in 2019. India now face a must-win scenario in the upcoming bilateral window to end the streak.
Why it matters
The result deepens India's series whitewash anxiety ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, exposing persistent struggles against New Zealand's spin attack on home soil. New Zealand cement their dominance in home ODI cricket, raising questions about India's preparation and combination choices for the upcoming ICC event.
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