Napier Weather Spoils IND vs NZ 3rd T20I 2022, Match Ends in a Tie; India Win Series 1-0

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!!!

We are few hours away from the India vs New Zealand match but it is raining in Napier. The rain is not heavy though. If it continues this way, we might have delayed toss apparently.