Rain Disrupts Second T20I, NZ and Australia Eye Full Final Clash

 

After only two overs and one ball could be bowled, New Zealand and Australia are hoping for uninterrupted action in the third and final T20I scheduled for Saturday at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. New Zealand, who lost the opening match by six wickets, aimed to bounce back in the second game on Friday, but continuous rain interrupted their plans.

 

The second encounter was initially shortened to 18 overs per side with New Zealand choosing to bowl first. However, heavy rainfall caused a delay in the start, and the match was further reduced to nine overs per side. Unfortunately, only 2.1 overs could be completed before rain forced the umpires to abandon the match entirely.

Third T20I Details

Venue Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

Date October 4

Time 11:45 AM IST

 

How to Watch in India

Sony Sports Network holds the broadcasting rights for the New Zealand versus Australia T20I series in India. The third T20I will be shown live on Sony Sports 1 starting at 11:45 AM IST. Fans can also stream the match online through the SonyLIV app.

 

New Zealand vs Australia T20I Head-to-Head Record

Australia and New Zealand have faced each other in 21 T20Is so far. Australia leads with 14 wins, while New Zealand has won five matches. One match ended in a tie and another was abandoned without a result.

 

Playing XIs for the Third T20I

 

New Zealand Tim Seifert (wicketkeeper), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell (captain), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy