So, rain finally had its say in the match at the McLean Park in Napier. The match was called off exactly with India at par with DLS score, which means it is a tie. Thanks to victory in second T20I, India clinch series 1-0.
The match has been abandoned and as per DLS it is a tie between India and New Zealand. It means the series is won by India 1-0.
It is raining in Napier! And with that players are off the field. Lets hope that it clears soon and Indias chase resumes. Meanwhile, India are at par score on DLS.
The play in India vs New Zealand has finally started. New Zealand are batting first, just a reminder. You can follow the IND vs NZ 3rd T20I 2022 live score updates online here.
Well, here's a good news! The rain has stopped and the live action is about to begin. The covers from the pitch have been taken off and New Zealand batsmen along with Indian players are coming on to the field.
Bad news! The rain returns and the pitch is being covered. Hopefully just a drizzle and it clears soon. Players have made their way back into the dugouts and rest rooms.
So, finally we have had toss. The rain has cleared up and ground is ready and dry enough for the game to start. New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first with conditions still overcast.
The covers are being peeled off. Sun is out as well. Ground staff is busy setting things in order. The toss has been already delayed but looks like no overs will be cut.
Good news, rain has stopped in Napier. The pitch, however, is still under cover. The conditions continue to be overcast but players are on the field practicing. Meanwhile, news coming in is that toss has been delayed due to wet outfield.
It continues to rain as we near the match time. Fingers crossed! Hopefully it clears as Harsha Bhogle says in his video. For now, the update from Napier is that it is raining!!!
Hopefully, it will clear. Optimistic. Yesterday was a gorgeous evening in Napier. pic.twitter.com/yE3w8zorHv— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 22, 2022
India and New Zealand meet in the third and final T20I at the McLean Park in Napier. After the rain in Wellington washed-out the first T20I, India handsomely won the second T20I and took a 1-0 lead in the series, which effectively is now a two-game affair. While India will be looking to clinch the series 2-0, New Zealand will be hoping to draw level. Meanwhile, all eyes will be on Napier weather and looks like we will have some rain interruptions. It rained for a brief time in Mount Maunganui as well but fortunately we had a full game. India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I 2022, Napier Weather Report: Check Out the Rain Forecast and Pitch Report at McLean Park.
Looks the the clouds are following India and New Zealand cricket teams and it is cloudy in Napier as well. And as per the Napier rain forecast we might see some showers as the day passes.
In the second T20I, Suryakumar Yadav showed his brilliance once again and slammed a fine century. He has been in great form and in no time has become team India batting mainstay in T20Is. It looks like India will field an unchanged side that means crowd favourites Sanju Samson and Umran Malik will have to wait for their turn. New Zealand too will be looking to go unchanged mostly for this all-important fixture.