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IND vs NZ 1st T20, NZ vs IND 2022
NZ
Yet To Start
Toss Delayed
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So we bow out of the first T20I with disappointment. The persistent downpour has made the match officials abandon the game without even the toss. We move on to the second game, where the weather is assumingly good in Mount Maunganui. The game is scheduled for Sunday. But be with us for the games across the globe.
For now, it is me, AkshayaKrishna Polya, signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Arijit Kundu and Badal Pareek, who, alongside our scorer/analyst Paras Yadav brought you all the live updates of this rain-dominated fixture. We will meet in the next encounter. Until then, it is a goodbye!
For now, it is me, AkshayaKrishna Polya, signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Arijit Kundu and Badal Pareek, who, alongside our scorer/analyst Paras Yadav brought you all the live updates of this rain-dominated fixture. We will meet in the next encounter. Until then, it is a goodbye!
Kane Williamson (New Zealand Captain): "Yeah, obviously, quite quickly after the big tournament, we are having to play this. We have around 18 odd months before the next T20 World Cup, so we have ample amount of time for the preparations.
We will see a lot more of ODI cricket in the coming months preparing for the next ICC assignment in white-ball cricket. So people will get the opportunity to showcase their talents. As a team, we have been doing well. But we were not able to cross the knockout hurdle for a few years now. It happens in the course of the game. But we have a lot of positives to be taken from those games.
We have Adam Milne and others now in the squad. No doubt, Trent Boult is an essential part of the team. His absence also gives opportunities for others to step up.
You know India are a great side. Playing against them is a great thing. They have been playing great cricket for years. It is good to see those amount of talents and evolve from IPL. So yeah, they are a competitive side.
Obviously, a couple of extra days, or a week off, would have been a great thing. But, yeah, this is cricket, and this is how it goes."
We will see a lot more of ODI cricket in the coming months preparing for the next ICC assignment in white-ball cricket. So people will get the opportunity to showcase their talents. As a team, we have been doing well. But we were not able to cross the knockout hurdle for a few years now. It happens in the course of the game. But we have a lot of positives to be taken from those games.
We have Adam Milne and others now in the squad. No doubt, Trent Boult is an essential part of the team. His absence also gives opportunities for others to step up.
You know India are a great side. Playing against them is a great thing. They have been playing great cricket for years. It is good to see those amount of talents and evolve from IPL. So yeah, they are a competitive side.
Obviously, a couple of extra days, or a week off, would have been a great thing. But, yeah, this is cricket, and this is how it goes."
Hardik Pandya (India Captain): "The boys were ready to play for a good game but unfortunately, it didn't happen. Absolutely we're quite excited to play. A lot of people were there for the game, and therefore the boys were excited.
To be honest yes, I know the other boys as well, they are going to follow what the management or the captain is going to say. I am not worried about that, all are professionals and they will find a way to get it done.
Absolutely, that is what I tell, they are young but not really young as they have the experience, played ample IPL games. One or two guys I guess haven't played many international games but the other boys have played quite a few international games. I think the kind of youngsters they are, they are not worried if they get less game time. They have self-belief and that is what has brought them here.
We will look to see that the boys get ample opportunity and gain experience from here. World Cup is done to be honest, I would like to keep it behind. Obviously, it was disappointing. What's done is done, you can't change it. The journey from here to two years down the line has started."
To be honest yes, I know the other boys as well, they are going to follow what the management or the captain is going to say. I am not worried about that, all are professionals and they will find a way to get it done.
Absolutely, that is what I tell, they are young but not really young as they have the experience, played ample IPL games. One or two guys I guess haven't played many international games but the other boys have played quite a few international games. I think the kind of youngsters they are, they are not worried if they get less game time. They have self-belief and that is what has brought them here.
We will look to see that the boys get ample opportunity and gain experience from here. World Cup is done to be honest, I would like to keep it behind. Obviously, it was disappointing. What's done is done, you can't change it. The journey from here to two years down the line has started."
1:23 PM IST | It is official now that the match has been called off.
12:43 PM IST | It is still raining at the moment and things don't look good for a match to happen. The pours have gotten heavier.
Ish Sodhi: "It is always going to be tough to get up within a short span because of the scheduling these days. We've only been back from Australia for a week, but playing against a team like India is always exciting and definitely motivating. I don't want to say it's easy (to be a spinner in New Zealand), because it's not. Bowling with boundaries in different venues is a one-of-a-kind experience.
I believe it is due to communication; it is encouraging to see that we have formed a partnership (about his bowling partnership with Mitchell Santner). If Mitch goes for fewer runs at one end, I can attack from the other, and vice versa.
This is a one-of-a-kind bowling alley (Sky Stadium, Wellington). There isn't much of a turn, and the square boundaries are shorter than the straighter ones. On this ground, varying the line has been an important part of our planning as a spin bowling unit. Bowling the wide line when necessary and attempting to get them to hit to the straighter boundary has been discussed for a long time and has potentially resulted in a few wickets."
I believe it is due to communication; it is encouraging to see that we have formed a partnership (about his bowling partnership with Mitchell Santner). If Mitch goes for fewer runs at one end, I can attack from the other, and vice versa.
This is a one-of-a-kind bowling alley (Sky Stadium, Wellington). There isn't much of a turn, and the square boundaries are shorter than the straighter ones. On this ground, varying the line has been an important part of our planning as a spin bowling unit. Bowling the wide line when necessary and attempting to get them to hit to the straighter boundary has been discussed for a long time and has potentially resulted in a few wickets."
12:09 PM IST | The latest the match can start is 2:16 PM IST!
Tim Southee: "Yes, there is nothing new to the side. It is an exciting new team. They have got so much talent. In a country they are putting so much, I've seen them in the IPL, it is a very strong Indian side.
Yeah, he's (Trent Boult) been a massive part for a long period of time. It is the guys that have come in, and yeah it is strange to not have one of our obvious players here. Yeah, the rain holds off, we hope to have a really decent crowd."
Yeah, he's (Trent Boult) been a massive part for a long period of time. It is the guys that have come in, and yeah it is strange to not have one of our obvious players here. Yeah, the rain holds off, we hope to have a really decent crowd."
Update 11:44 AM IST | The rain is back and we are in for further delay.
Badal: Yes, you are absolutely right! Back in 2016, Virat Kohli won 6 Player of the Match awards, which till date is the highest for an Indian in a calendar year. Surya is tied with the KING, and most probably, he will get this record under his belt with some games left.
Akshaya: I guess it is about most Player of the Matches in T20Is in a calendar year! Currently, he is tied with the King!
Badal: Akshaya & Arijit, Suryakumar Yadav is all set to break a 6-year-old Virat Kohli record? Any idea which record I am talking about?
Akshaya: With the way Shubman Gill spoke before the match, he is definitely going to make his T20I debut tonight!
11:29 AM IST | Good news, folks. The rain has stopped now. The umbrellas are down.
Adam Milne: "During rehab, all of the guys do specific things. Tim (Southee) is most likely the team's worst football player. I'm feeling good. I haven't played in about a month since the tri-series. Trying to keep the body going through the World Cup by bowling some overs in the nets. Hopefully, I'll get a few games here against India. All of the guys are doing specific things to keep their bodies healthy throughout the season. In the gym, the fast bowlers sometimes do slightly different things."
Shubman Gill: "I first visited here when I competed in the U-19 World Cup. In 2019, I made my ODI debut here. New Zealand holds many happy memories for me. I was able to put a few things I had been working on into action. I've always believed that hitting sixes is more about timing than power. I've always believed that hitting sixes is more about timing than power.
I know I can hit sixes if I get that right. It's always about me scoring rather than looking for fours or sixes. I want to play fewer dot balls and more ticking, ones, twos, and so on. It's more about your ability to wait and swing in the ball's path rather than swinging hard at the ball.
I know I can hit sixes if I get that right. It's always about me scoring rather than looking for fours or sixes. I want to play fewer dot balls and more ticking, ones, twos, and so on. It's more about your ability to wait and swing in the ball's path rather than swinging hard at the ball.
Washington Sundar: "It was a weird incident that happened way back six years ago. So I don't play Football oflate. I injured my ankle playing football in the warmups. So, I don't fancy playing it. There are so many things to do besides play football. I do running, hip exercises and other simple warm-up drills. I spent time at the NCA working on my shoulder after injuring it while playing for Lancashire. I worked on both my body and my skills. I'm really looking forward to this series right now. New Zealand is one of my favourite countries; the weather and people are both wonderful. We've spent a lot of time going to restaurants and walking to shops since we arrived. We like doing those things and having our privacy out here."
11:24 AM IST | The umpires had a round of inspection, and with the rain pouring down, the toss has been delayed.
Prematch Pitch Report: On an average basis, grounds have been pretty high-scoring in this part of the world but don't expect this ground to follow that route. Fondly known as 'Windy Wellington', the average first innings score here is 165. Rain is predicted ahead of the game, which could delay the start of the game.
11:07 AM IST | As there was a predicted forecast of rain, the inevitable has appeared, and for now, it is raining in Wellington. We still have around 52 minutes for the start and hope that we have a timely start.
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