NZ vs ENG 1st T20I Results

9:37 AM IST Mitchell Santner, the captain of New Zealand, says that there was a little bit in the wicket as they thought of bowling first. Shares that the guys started very well with the new ball, and it was a good all-round performance from the boys. Adds that they will be playing on different surfaces in India, and traditionally, it will be slow but flat surfaces. They will head to Sri Lanka as well, but before that, they want to win this series and make the fans happy. Closes by sharing that it was challenging on the field but nice to be back with the lads.

9:37 AM IST Right then, that’s all we have from this called-off, yet entertaining game. It's still 0-0, and both New Zealand and England will be eager to take the lead in the next one, and hopefully rain stays away. The second T20I is set for 20th October, Monday, once again at the Hagley Oval. The action begins at 6.15 am GMT, but make sure to join us early for all the pre-match build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

9:33 AM IST Harry Brook, the skipper of England says that the wicket did a bit to start with. Adds that the Kiwi bowlers are pretty skilled and experienced, especially Matt Henry, who made the most of it. Adds that they wanted to adapt to the situation, but with the batting depth they have, they thought they could go for it all the way. Says that they have got some powerful batters in the ranks and can always accelerate at the back end. Tells that they want to be quicker to adapt to the situation as a unit. Mentions that he is enjoying his time leading the side, and they have a great bunch of lads. Ends by saying that they have had a good time in New Zealand and are looking forward to the next game.

9:22 AM IST Time to hear from the two captains now...

9:22 AM IST Earlier in the game, England huffed and puffed their way to a competitive total, with Sam Curran’s unbeaten 49 being the top score. Jos Buttler and Harry Brook made useful contributions as well, but regular wickets and the lack of any big partnerships hurt their momentum. New Zealand, on the other hand, put on an excellent all-round bowling display - all six bowlers chipped in with a wicket each and kept the scoring under control to restrict a strong English batting lineup. However, that was all the action that we could get in this game, as it started raining during the innings break, and we never managed to get back out there.

9:20 AM IST Well, well, well! The handshakes are done, and it’s official - MATCH ABANDONED! Not the result anyone wanted, but with time running out, the rain gods have had the final say. A real pity, as this was shaping up to be an exciting contest. New Zealand will be the more disappointed side, having restricted England to 153/6 and backing themselves to chase it down to take the lead. England, on the other hand, might feel they were a few runs short but will gladly take a share of the spoils.