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India eye series win as Iyer makes ODI captaincy debut, Siraj seeks impact

Headline via Telangana Today · first report 12 Nov, 12:17 IST, latest 12 Nov, 17:13 IST

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2 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from Sportstar at 12 Nov, 12:17 IST; the latest is from Telangana Today at 12 Nov, 17:13 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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First report12 Nov, 12:17 IST
Latest report12 Nov, 17:13 IST
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Leading 2-0 in the five-match series, India would back itself to seal the series while New Zealand can only save the rubber by winning the remaining fixtures, following the abandonment of the third ODI.
Shreyas Iyer begins his ODI captaincy stint as India target a series-clinching win over New Zealand in the fourth match at Mount Maunganui. Both teams have made major changes as several players switch focus to upcoming Test preparations

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