18 Nov, 13:58 (IST)

So, play was not possible due to rain in Wellington. The series now becomes a two-match affair with the second T20I to be played on Sunday, November 20 at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The weather forecast is not that great for the upcoming fixture as well. Fingers crossed.

18 Nov, 13:25 (IST)

Breaking! The series opener between India and New Zealand in Wellington has been abandoned due to heavy rain. Earlier, the toss was delayed but with no respite from rain, the match has been called off.

18 Nov, 12:31 (IST)

Heavy rain continues at Wellington and looks like we will have to wait for some more time. The toss apparently is further delayed. The drainage system at the Sky stadium in best and won't take much to dry up but rain has to stop for it first.

18 Nov, 11:29 (IST)

The toss for the match between India and New Zealand has been delayed due to heavy rainfall. The covers are on the pitch and the toss has been put off until further notice.

18 Nov, 10:57 (IST)

The weather is not looking promising in Wellington ahead of the IND vs NZ clash. There is a huge cloud cover over the Sky Stadium and it looks like the possibility of rain is high.

18 Nov, 10:53 (IST)

We bring you live weather updates from Wellington ahead of the cricket match between India and New Zealand.

India and New Zealand will face off against each other in the first T20I game of the three-match series. The clash will be played at the Sky Stadium in Wellington on November 18, 2022 (Friday) as the teams aim for a win. Ahead of the IND vs NZ, 1st T20I 2022, we take a look at the Wellington weather and rain forecast. Ravi Shastri Feels There Is No Harm In India Identifying Their New T20I Captain, Says 'If His Name is Hardik Pandya, So Be It'.

The weather in Wellington is not looking great ahead of the T20I fixture between India and New Zealand. As per the forecast, there are chances of rain showers during the duration of the game at the Sky Stadium on Friday.

Wet conditions are expected to prevail over Wellington throughout the day. Moderate to heavy showers, accompanied by strong winds are likely to begin several hours before the start of the match and continue for a couple of hours after.

It is understood that there are around 80 to 90 per cent chances of rain during the duration of the game - 12 pm to 3 pm IST. Such weather is likely to affect the game at regular intervals, provided the game doesn’t get called off altogether.

This will be the first match for both teams following their semifinal exit at the T20 World Cup 2022. India and New Zealand will be aiming to make a winning start to the series.