India vs New Zealand Highlights: IND vs NZ 2nd ODI called off due to rain, hosts maintain 1-0 lead in series

The India vs New Zealand have been called off due to poor weather conditions. 

There were two rain interruptions. The first one saw the match get reduced to 29 overs a side, while the umpires decide to call off the contest entirely, following the second rain delay.

Official update by BCCI: “8.35 PM (Local Time) - 01.05 PM IST is now the latest we can start for a 20 overs per side match.”

Bad news as the rain is coming down heavily at the moment. Lets hope it stops soon. 

The bigger covers are out as well as rain intensifies. We hope it's a passing shower and not like the earlier one.

Some big hits from Suryakumar Yadav and Kane Williamson goes back to his pacers. Lockie Ferguson is reintroduced into the attack but it doesn't Suryakumar Yadav. The batter hits him for a six and a four, before rain stops the play for the second time. 

India are batting at 89/1 in 12.5 overs.

Another six by Suryakumar Yadav and this time it's against Bracewell. The bowler bowls it full, on the off stump line and the batter simply reverse sweeps it for six, which goes deep into the stands.

IND reach 78/1 after 12 overs.

Spin introduced from both ends as Mitchell Santner joins the attack.

Suryakumar Yadav hits the spinner for a SIX, as he tosses the ball up, on the off stump line. The ball sails over the deep mid-wicket fence.

Nine runs come off the over as IND reach 69/1 after 11 overs.

Shubman Gill hits Michael Bracewell for another boundary. The spinner bowls it full and Gill drives it with enough power to send it to the fence towards deep extra cover. IND: 60/1 (10 overs)

Lockie Ferguson bangs it short on the body and Suryakumar Yadav does what he does best. Gets under the ball, and guides it over the wicketkeeper's head for a four. IND: 51/1 after 9 overs

Shubman Gill starts from where he left off as he hits a short ball by Matt Henry over the backward square leg fielder for a six.

Eight runs come off the over as IND reach 42/1 after 8 overs.

Lockie Ferguson is introduced into the attack. The pacer starts decent, before banging the fourth delivery slightly short, which hits the wicketkeeper's gloves and races for a four.

Meanwhile, there is a loud LBW appeal against against SKY in the final delivery as Williamson signals for the DRS. TV replay confirm the ball was hitting the bails, but it stays as umpire's call. 

IND: 34/1 (7 overs)

Shikhar Dhawan departs right after the play resumes following a rain break. He is dismissed by Matt Henry for 3(10). Suryakumar Yadav is the new batter in. IND: 23/1 (5.1 overs)

Shikhar Dhawan straightaway goes down the track as the ball goes towards third-man. The batter take a single and keep the strike. IND: 23/0 (5 overs)

As per an official update by BCCI: “The covers are OFF & the play is set to resume at 06.40 PM (Local Time) - 11.10 AM IST.”

𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - 29 overs/side, 10 mins break between innings and no drinks break

Players to start shortly, with 29-over per side. The play will start at 06:40 pm local time. 

The covers have been removed and the super sopper are at work.

Meanwhile, the officials are in the middle as conditions remain overcast.

As per an official update, the pitch inspection will be at 11:00 am. Lets hope rain doesn't interrupt it for the second time.

As the wait continues, Shikhar Dhawan chats with opposition players.

It has started to drizzle again, which is getting heavier. 

The covers are back on, but we expect the rains to get lighter in the evening.

As per BCCI, there is a pitch inspection at 05.45 PM (Local Time) - 10.15 AM IST.

As we wait for the action to resume, the man in form Suryakumar Yadav enjoys a ride with the groundstaff. 

News coming in that the rain has stopped. We might see the action resume in the next 35-40 odd minutes. 

Umpires are having a chat with the groundstaff.

"The forecast doesn't look great for another hour." - Ravi Shastri, who is a part of the commentary panel.

Meanwhile, we are losing overs rapidly.

No signs of respite as rain continues to pour steadily. The groundstaff continue to jostle hard, ensuring water doesn't get puddled anywhere. 

The outfield is also taking a hit, not a good sign. 

It won't be a 50-over match as a significant amount of game time have been lost due to rain. 

An official word on the same will come, when the rain eventually stops and umpires are done with the field inspection.