Rain Disrupts Second T20I Match Between Bangladesh and New Zealand

Match Abandoned Due to Weather

The second T20I clash between Bangladesh and New Zealand was called off without any play due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in Chattogram on Wednesday. The pitch remained covered throughout the day, allowing no opportunity for the match to commence. Consequently, Bangladesh maintains a 1-0 advantage in the three-match series after their victory in the first game.

Flooding in Chattogram

According to reports, parts of Chattogram are experiencing flooding as a result of continuous rain over recent days. Both teams arrived at the venue on Wednesday afternoon, with some players engaging in indoor net practice. Unfortunately, the adverse weather conditions made it impossible to conduct any outdoor activities. The teams are scheduled to return to Dhaka on Thursday for the third T20I, set for May 2.

Recap of the First T20I

In the first T20I held in Chattogram on April 27, Bangladesh triumphed over New Zealand by six wickets, successfully chasing down a target of 182 runs for 6. Despite notable contributions from Katene Clarke and Dane Cleaver, who both scored fifties, Bangladesh faced challenges early on, finding themselves at 77 for 3 after ten overs. However, a strong partnership between Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, and Parvez Hossain Emon led the team to victory with two overs remaining, marking Bangladesh's highest successful chase in T20Is on home turf.

Team Squads

New Zealand Squad: Katene Clarke, Tim Robinson, Dane Cleaver(w), Nick Kelly(c), Bevon Jacobs, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Matthew Fisher, Ben Lister, Jayden Lennox, Ben Sears, Blair Tickner, Tom Latham.

Bangladesh Squad: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das(w/c), Towhid Hridoy, Parvez Hossain Emon, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Ripon Mondol, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed, Nurul Hasan.