So the news from Nottingham is that it starts raining once again and the covers are back again. It quite looks gloomy out there. It getting frustrating for fans all over the world.
So now, the live pictures show that it has started raining heavily and the umbrellas are out now. As informed previously, the next inspection will happen at 6.00 PM IST.
The two umpires were seen carrying an umbrella and inspecting the ground. but they are not fully convinced as the outfield. The players will take lunch and the next inspection will take place at 6.00 PM IST.
Ahead of the inspection, it had stopped raining and the covers are slowly coming off. We don't know for how long though! Let's keep our fingers crossed.
So that's the latest we hear from the Trent Bridge. The umpires seem to unhappy with the conditions of the outfield and the next inspection will be held at 5.00 PM.
The weather looks good ahead of the inspection and the covers have seemed of have come off. Fans all over the world are waiting in anticipation for the match to start.
India, on the other hand, have won two out of two matches. Team India’s wins came against South Africa and Australia and the Virat Kohli-led side looks in top form. Interestingly, India met New Zealand in the warm-up match and in that fixture the Kiwis remerged victorious. Their Fans will be hoping that New Zealand emulates the performance when it matters the most.
Meanwhile, this will be the eighth India vs New Zealand World Cup match. New Zealand leads the head to head when it comes to World Cup matches, though by a slight margin. Kiwis has defeated India four times out of seven matches. And India, on the other hands, have won thrice against New Zealand.
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