The weather in Dunedin is causing concerns ahead of the second T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand
The weather in Dunedin is causing concerns ahead of the second T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand.
According to AccuWeather, The region is currently experiencing periods of rain, with temperatures around 13°C and a RealFeel® of 8°C. Winds are strong, with gusts reaching 70 km/h, and there is a 70% chance of precipitation, expected to bring 2.3 mm of rain. Cloud cover is at 99%, and visibility is reduced to 8 km.
Earlier, the match between the New Zealand women’s team and Sri Lanka women’s team was also abandoned due to rain after 14.1 overs of New Zealand’s first innings. As both teams prepare for their T20I clash, fans are hoping the weather will clear to allow the match to take place as scheduled. The situation will be monitored closely as the match approaches.
In the first T20I of the series, Pakistan was dismissed for a mere 91 runs, with Khushdil Shah being the top scorer with 32 runs. Jacob Duffy starred for New Zealand with four wickets, while Kyle Jamieson claimed three, and Ish Sodhi took two.
In reply, New Zealand chased down the target in just 10.1 overs, with Tim Seifert scoring an impressive 44 off 29 balls. Finn Allen and Tim Robinson also contributed key runs, giving New Zealand a 1-0 lead in the series.