Publish Date: | Sun, 20 Nov 2022 08:10 AM (IST)
IND vs NZ, 2nd T20I: The first T20 match of the India-New Zealand series was abandoned due to rain. The second match between the two teams will be played today (Sunday) at the Bay Oval ground in Mount Maunganui. The first match of the series was washed out in rain without a toss. Now the second T20 match to be held at Bay-Oval ground can also be rained. Hence there is a possibility of cancellation of the match. All-rounder Hardik Pandya has been entrusted with the responsibility of the Indian team for this series.
first match was canceled
The first T20 match of the series between India and New Zealand was abandoned due to rain. It was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to continuous rain in Wellington. There was no toss in this match either. Now both the teams have reached Mount Maunganui. The second match is also likely to be canceled due to rain.
how will the weather be
The bay-over may spoil the weather for the cricket fans who reached the ground to watch today’s match. According to the Accuweather report, Mount Maunganui has a 90 percent chance of rain. Winds can blow at a speed of 24 kilometers per hour. At the same time, the day temperature can be maximum 19 degrees and minimum 15 degrees.
What if the match is cancelled?
The final match of the 3-match series will be decided if the second match is called off due to rain and bad weather. In such a situation, the team that wins the third T20 match will be awarded the trophy.
rest of senior players
Many senior players were rested in the tour of New Zealand. Regular captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik, KL Rahul and many players are not part of the tour. The command of the team has been handed over to Hardik Pandya. Wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant is the vice-captain.
Posted By: Kushagra Valuskar