The second T20I match between New Zealand and Bangladesh at Mt Manganui was called off due to persistent rain, keeping the visitors' hopes of a series win alive. The game was finely balanced with New Zealand at 72 for 2 after 11 overs when rain halted play at the Bay Oval on Friday. Tim Seifert's brisk 43 off 23 balls propelled the Black Caps to a blazing start as the hosts scored 54 runs in the powerplay. However, the momentum shifted as Bangladesh's bowlers and fielders tightened their grip, allowing only 18 runs in the subsequent 5 overs, with Tanzim Hasan Sakib making a significant breakthrough by dismissing Seifert.

Source: bd News24 December 29, 2023 11:05 UTC