India vs New Zealand 1st ODI: Reason for Match Interruption Revealed

Persistent rain at Eden Park has interrupted the first ODI between India and New Zealand, delaying India's chase of a 186-run target.

The toss was initially postponed due to rain, delaying the start of the match before play eventually got underway.

India were chasing a target of 186 when another spell of rain forced the players off the field.

At the time of the interruption, India had reached 54/1 after 10.5 overs and were comfortably ahead of the required par score.

Virat Kohli led the chase with an unbeaten 29 off 27 deliveries, while captain Shubman Gill was batting on 17 from 32 balls.

India had lost just one wicket at the time of the stoppage, leaving them well placed to continue their pursuit of victory when play resumes.

The rain delay at Eden Park was the reason behind the interruption, with the weather conditions preventing the match from continuing.