India-New Zealand first T20I called off due to rain

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By  India Blooms News Service   Nov 18, 2022

Wellington/IBNS: The first T20I match between India and New Zealand was on Friday called off due to rain.

The match has been called off without a single ball being bowled.

? UPDATE from Wellington ? Both captains shake hands as the first #NZvIND T20I is called off due to persistent rain.#TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/MxqEvzw3OD

BCCI (@BCCI) November 18, 2022

After facing an embarrassing exit from the T20 World Cup, India, under stand-in captain Hardik Pandya, is aiming to bounce back with their New Zealand tour.

Pandya is leading the team in absence of senior players including skipper Rohit Sharma.

The second T20I match will be played on Nov 20.