India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20 Live Updates: After the game in Wellington was called off owing to rain, the Men in Blue and the BlackCaps will be seeking a new beginning.
The first game between India and New Zealand was abandoned due to rain and fans are eager to see the two sides in action during the second T20I game at Bay Oval.
With the top stars of the Indian team missing out on this series, the Men in Blue will be led by Hardik Pandya and coached by VVS Laxman.
The BlackCaps, on the other hand, are still being captained by Kane Williamson. Trent Boult would be missing in this series as he has decided to not take up a central contract. NZC selectors have therefore decided to try some new bowlers.
Team India win by 65 runs, BlackCaps managed to score just 126 runs in 18.5 overs.
Deepak Hooda picks a 4-fer
Deepak Hooda gets two back-to-back wickets.
Just after scoring 50, Kane Williamson had to depart for 61(52).
Surely, it is a comical dismissal as a slow high full toss saw Williamson got surprised and he tried hitting a shot, but the ball hit bat and then the stumps. was way too early on the shot.
The skipper reached his half-century despite his partners keep departing.
Kane Willaimson watches his partners depart as Mohammed Siraj caught and bowled Mitchell Santner for 2 runs.
Wickets keep falling for Kiwis as Yuzvendra Chahal gets his 2nd wicket.
James Neesham departs for a duck.
Deepak Hooda gets a wicket for India as Daryl Mitchell departs for 10 runs.
Another wickets falls for the Kiwis as Yuzvendra Chahal sends back Glenn Phillips for 12 runs.
Washington Sundar gives India's their second wicket as Devon Conway departs for 25.
After 3 overs, BlackCaps scored 13 runs and lost a wicket.
Kane Williamson (7*) and Devon Conway (1*) are at the crease.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar makes sure he uses the swing to his advantage as Finn Allen departs for a duck on the second ball. Arshdeep Singh take a good catch and it is a brilliant start for India.
Hat-trick for Tim Southee and India finish on 191/6.
The pacer dent back Hardik Pandya for 13 and followed it by Deepak Hooda and Washington Sundar for two ducks.
Skipper Hardik Pandya departs for 13 off 13 balls. Still Team India's score has reached the 190 run-mark.
Following Pandya, Deepak Hooda also departs for a duck.
Suryakumar Yadav smashes his 2nd hundred in T20I. He scored 101 in just 49 balls.
50 for Suryakumar Yadav in 32 balls.
Sad to say, but Shreyas Iyer must leave. He attempted to hit the ball, but his legs struck the stumps, causing the bail to fall off and leading to his dismissal for 13 runs (9).
Ish Sodhi got dangerman Ishan Kishan out. Tim Southee yet again took a good catch to dismiss the Indian opener for 36(31).
The umpires call for the covers as rain stops play. The players leave the crease.
Ferguson gets his man as Pant departs for 6. It was a very good catch by Southee.
Team India had good five overs especially during Lockie Ferguson's over where the bowler conceded 9 runs. In 5.0 overs, India's score read at 36/0, with Ishan Kishan (20*) and Rishabh Pant (6*) standing unbeaten at the crease.
Team India had good five overs especially during Lockie Ferguson's over where the bowler conceded 9 runs. In 5.0 overs, India's score read at 36/0, with Ishan Kishan (20*) and Rishabh Pant (6*) standing unbeaten at the crease.
Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan open for India and Men in Blue have 6 runs on the board after 1st over.
Kiwi captain won the toss and has opted to field first
Teams:
India (Playing XI): Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Deepak Hooda, Hardik Pandya(c), Washington Sundar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal,
New Zealand (Playing XI): Finn Allen, Devon Conway(w), Kane Williamson(c), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Lockie Ferguson
However, the sun has peeked out of the clouds and fans will be eager for a match.
As teams gear up for the second clash, thunderstorms are in forecast on the match day. This could lead to a curtailed game or even a complete washout.