New Zealand vs Australia HIGHLIGHTS 2nd T20: Match called off due to rain at Bay Oval

New Zealand vs Australia 2nd T20 HIGHLIGHTS: Persistent rain has eventually had the match called off in Mount Maunganui. As a result, Australia have retained the Chappell-Hadlee trophy.

2:27 PM

New Zealand vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Game called off!

The game has been called off due to rain as the umpires walk downstairs with the handshakes between both captains.

2:20 PM

New Zealand vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Little time left on the night!

Almost 20 minutes left now for the cut-off time for a 5-over game as the rain looks heavy now.

2:12 PM

New Zealand vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Rain interrupts play again!

The rain has interrupted the match yet again after 2.1 overs of play as the players make their way back in their dressing room.

2:10 PM

New Zealand vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES, 2nd T20: 13 runs from the over!

Over Summary 4 W 1 6 0 2; AUS 15/1 in 2 overs; Mitch Marsh 9 (8) Short 1 (1)

 

Duffy into the attack for New Zealand

 

Ball 6 - The skipper ends the over with a hit towards covers for a couple of runs.

 

Ball 5 - He leaves the short delivery.

 

Ball 4 - Marsh goes down the ground for a SIX this time.

 

Ball 3 - Short comes in and goes down the ground for a single.

 

Ball 2 - Head loses his wicket trying to hit towards onside.

 

Ball 1 - A boundary by Head to start the over.

2:07 PM

New Zealand vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Head dismissed!

Duffy gets the breakthrough as Head is caught at point.

2:04 PM

New Zealand vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES, 2nd T20: 2 runs from the over!

Over Summary 0 0 0 1 1 0; AUS 2/0 in 1 over; Mitch Marsh 1 (5) Travis Head 1 (1)

 

Henry begins the attack for New Zealand

 

Ball 6 - Marsh ends the over with a block

 

Ball 5 - Head gets off the mark with a single towards point.

 

Ball 4 - A hit towards covers as he gets off the mark with a single.

 

Ball 3 - The skipper hits it towards back point. No run

 

Ball 2 - He tries to hit it towards square but misses the bounce.

 

Ball 1 - Marsh is beaten outside off stump.

1:55 PM

New Zealand vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Action to begin soon!

We are less than 5 minutes away from the action to begin now as the fans wait is about to end at the Bay Oval.

1:53 PM

New Zealand vs Australia Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES, 2nd T20: 9-over game to be played!

The start is scheduled for 2 PM IST as a 9-over game per side will be played tonight if the weather allows that is.

1:42 PM

New Zealand vs Australia Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Umpires out for inspection!

The umpires are out for inspection as things look positive now for a start soon.

1:21 PM

New Zealand vs Australia Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Covers being taken off!

The covers are being taken off now as we might see a start in some time.

1:19 PM

New Zealand vs Australia Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Rain stops at Bay Oval!

The rain has finally stopped at Bay Oval as the ground staff get tot work. Covers still placed firmly on the square though.

1:14 PM

New Zealand vs Australia Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES, 2nd T20: No updates as of now!

There is still no fresh update from the ground as the game continues to be delayed due to rain at the Bay Oval. Still time though for a short game of cricket.

12:50 PM

New Zealand vs Australia Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Cut-off time for a 5-over game!

The cut-off time for a 5-over game is 10 PM local time (3:30 PM IST). Still a long time to go for the cut off time as fans hope the rain gods will do them a favour tonight.

12:44 PM

New Zealand vs Australia Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Aussies close to retaining trophy?

We're set to lose more overs as the delay continues, and keep in mind, if this match ends without a result, Australia will retain the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.

12:41 PM

New Zealand vs Australia Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Rain comes back!

The rain returns to the ground as the square has been covered yet again by the ground staff.

12:26 PM

New Zealand vs Australia Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES, 2nd T20: What the captains say

Mitch Marsh, Australia captain: Looks a really nice wicket, has been under covers for pretty much the whole day, so there will be a bit in it for the bowlers early on. More of the same from our boys with bat and ball and hopefully we can win the series tonight. Sean Abott comes in for Ben Dwarshuis.

Michael Bracewell, New Zealand captain: We are having a bowl today. Whenever there is a little bit of rain it is better to chase and following that formula tonight. We got 3 changes. Sears, Neesham and Sodhi are coming in.

12:26 PM

New Zealand vs Australia Playing 11 LIVE UPDATES, 2nd T20:

New Zealand (Playing XI): Tim Seifert(w), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell(c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
 

Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Matthew Short, Tim David, Alex Carey(w), Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

12:17 PM

New Zealand vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Australia batting first

New Zealand captain Bracewell wins the toss and elects to bowl first.

12:13 PM

New Zealand vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Revised playing conditions

• 18-over match
• Match to start at 12:45 PM IST.

12:01 PM

New Zealand vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Toss to take place at 12:15 PM IST

The rain has stopped and we have a time for the toss - 12:15 PM IST.

11:54 AM

New Zealand vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Mitchell optimistic for a start soon!

Daryll Mitchell: Not ideal at the moment (the weather), but we always know the sun can pop out here and we are out there with a pretty quick drying outfield, probably a few coffees to keep ourselves entertained and then hopefully it is go time soon. Everyone is different (during the rain breaks), usually the bowlers are playing some sort of silly games in the change room, and the batters are probably more chilled waiting for what is to come

11:49 AM

New Zealand vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Still drizzling!

It is still drizzling at the ground but the conditions have brightened a bit. The earliest time for the game to be called off is 2 PM IST (9:30 PM local time)

11:41 AM

New Zealand vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Delayed start at Bay Oval!

With the toss yet to take place, the start of the 2nd T20I will be a delayed one as we still have time to see whether the overs will be reduced on the night or not.

11:32 AM

New Zealand vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Rain delays toss

The toss has been delayed in Mount Maunganui. And the forecast for the next hour shows the weather is not likely to improve anytime soon.

11:28 AM

New Zealand vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Still raining!

It is still raining at the Bay Oval as the game will likely be shortened today.

11:18 AM

New Zealand vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Toss delayed due to rain!

The toss has been eventually delayed due to rain in Mount Maunganui as the players wait in the dressing room for the rain to subside.

11:09 AM

New Zealand vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Rain to play spoilsport!

Rain is currently playing spoilsport at Bay Oval, with the entire square covered as showers persist. The weather forecast doesn’t look too promising at the moment, but there’s still hope for a shortened match if conditions improve.

11:00 AM

New Zealand vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES, 2nd T20: Kiwis look to bounce back!

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the 2nd T20I between New Zealand and Australia at Bay Oval today. With the Aussies leading the 3-match series 1-0, the Kiwis will be looking to bounce back at home and level the series. Action begins at 11:45 AM IST