‘If it wasn’t for the rain’: Matt Henry feels NZ could have pushed India in ODIs

New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry said that rain interruptions in the first two ODIs against India could have helped his side push the series. The matches were played in India and were affected by rain, leading to the use of the DLS method to determine the winners. Henry expressed that if the weather had been different, his team might have had a better chance to win more games.

The DLS method is a mathematical system used to adjust target scores when a match is shortened by rain. In both ODIs, India won using the DLS calculation. Henry noted that the rain‑affected games limited New Zealand’s ability to play a full innings and to set a competitive target. He believes that a different weather pattern could have changed the outcome of the series.

The comments come as fans and analysts look at how weather can influence cricket outcomes. The series is part of a larger tour that will test both teams’ adaptability. Observers will watch the remaining matches to see if conditions allow for a more balanced contest and whether the teams can adjust their strategies accordingly.