T20 World Cup: Warm Up Game Between New Zealand, India Called Off Due To Persistent Rain

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After consistent rains at Brisbane (The Gabba) on Thursday (October 19th), the warm-up match between New Zealand and India for T20 World Cup 2022 has been called off. 

The official account of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed about the same on Twitter. 'Match at The Gabba has been called off due to persistent rains.' read the tweet by BCCI. 

Match at The Gabba has been called off due to persistent rains. pic.twitter.com/pWSOSNBWz1

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 19, 2022

Earlier, the rain had washed out the practice match between Pakistan and Afghanistan at the same venue and the weather forecast has not improved since then.

Toss has been delayed for the IND vs NZ Warm-Up game!#CricketTwitter #INDvNZ #T20WorldCup #Gabba pic.twitter.com/qDIO3i5la6

— CRICKETNMORE (@cricketnmore) October 19, 2022

Rain turned out to be the winner today at Brisbane!#Cricket #INDvNZ #PAKvAFG #SAvBAN #Gabba pic.twitter.com/uRFUjhSDEl

— CRICKETNMORE (@cricketnmore) October 19, 2022

In their first warm-up game, New Zealand faced a humiliating defeat against South Africa as they were bowled out for just 98 runs, going on to lose the match by 9 wickets. 

India on the other hand defeated Australia by 6 runs in their first warm-up game, which went down to the 20th over. 

While New Zealand will face off against Australia in the opening fixture of the Super 12 stage on October 22nd, India will clash against Pakistan on October 23rd.