Mount Maunganui Encounter Ends Prematurely
In the pursuit of their maiden T20I series win in New Zealand, Bangladesh faced disappointment as the second T20I in Mount Maunganui on December 29 was abandoned after just 11 overs due to persistent rain.
Early Promise, Swift Response
Opting to bowl, Bangladesh found success early when Shoriful Islam dismissed Finn Allen, catching him at cover. However, Tim Siefert’s aggressive innings (43 off 23 balls) provided New Zealand momentum. His counterattack included six fours and a six before Tanzim Hasan Sakib’s slower ball ended his knock in the eighth over.
Match in Balance, Weather Plays Spoilsport
With New Zealand at 72/2 after 11 overs, the rain arrived at 8:00 pm local time, interrupting a finely poised encounter. Despite the cut-off time for a 5-over game being 10:28 pm, the persistent rain forced the umpires to call off the game at 9:55 pm.
The two teams will now meet for the series-deciding third T20I at the same venue on New Year’s Eve, marking the conclusion of the Bangladesh tour of New Zealand. For the latest cricket updates, visit CricAdvisor.
