Bay Oval Mount Maunganui Weather Report For New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I

Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui [Source: @BCCI/X.com]

The second T20I between New Zealand and Sri Lanka is all set to take over the Bay Oval at Maunganui on 30 December, Monday. The Kiwis secured a thrilling eight-run win in the first T20I against Sri Lanka, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. 

After being reduced to 65/5, New Zealand fought back through a brilliant 105-run partnership between Daryl Mitchell (62) and Michael Bracewell (59), posting 172/8. In reply, Sri Lanka looked set to chase down the target with a strong 121-run opening stand between Pathum Nissanka (90) and Kusal Mendis (46). However, a stunning collapse saw Sri Lanka lose 8 wickets for 38 runs. Jacob Duffy's 3-wicket burst in the 14th over was pivotal, earning him Player of the Match.

As the two prepare to lock horns, let us take a look at the weather predictions for this clash:

Weather Report For New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I

(Source: AccuWeather)

The weather forecast for the 2nd T20I between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Bay Oval is mixed. The temperatures will be around 26°C with a RealFeel® of 28°C, some spotty showers are expected in the morning, but conditions are expected to improve as the day progresses. Meanwhile, the cloud cover will give way to some sunshine later in the day. 

Winds will be moderate coming in from the west at 17 km/h, with occasional gusts reaching up to 50 km/h. There is a 60% chance of precipitation, with rain expected over the course of the match, likely for an hour. The probability of thunderstorms is low at 12%. While the weather is likely to remain playable, the possibility of brief showers could cause slight interruptions during the match.

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