Hardik Pandya led team India’s excitement to participate in the T20 clash against the Kiwis remains an unpleasant start after continuous rain abandoned the 1st T20I.
🚨 UPDATE from Wellington 🚨
Both captains shake hands as the first #NZvIND T20I is called off due to persistent rain.#TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/MxqEvzw3OD
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 18, 2022
As the game reduced to two-match series, the second game is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 20 at 7:30 PM (Local Time), (12:00 PM IST). On the day of the game, thunderstorms are expected and may cause a reduced or abandoned match-result.
According to Accuweather’s hourly weather updates, Mount Maunganui should expect rain in the morning and from 12 to 2 PM in the afternoon. Around 4 o’clock in the evening, showers are also predicted.
 
 
          