India, Nov. 4 -- Rain has interrupted India's chase in the first ODI against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland, with the visitors comfortably placed at 54/1 after 10.5 overs while chasing 186. Virat Kohli was unbeaten on 29 off 27 balls, while captain Shubman Gill had contributed 17 from 32 deliveries. Despite losing Rohit Sharma early, India had made a steady start and were ahead of the required pace before the weather brought play to a halt.

As the showers became heavier, the groundstaff quickly moved in to cover the pitch and surrounding areas, forcing both teams off the field. Kohli was seen tucking his bat inside his shirt to protect it from the rain, while New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner was spotted discussing the situation...