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Will rain abandon NZ vs AUS 2nd T20I? Bay Oval Mount Maunganui weather update

Debashis Sarangi

It's raining at Bay Oval [Source: @SportNationNZ/X]It's raining at Bay Oval [Source: @SportNationNZ/X]

In an unfortunate turn of events, the second T20I between Australia and New Zealand is all set to be delayed due to rain. Led by Mitchell Marsh, Australia won the first T20I convincingly and are eyeing a series win by taking an unassailable lead. However, rain is expected to play spoilsport in the game, as the all-important toss has been delayed.

Bay Oval Mount Maunganui weather report for NZ vs AUS 2nd T20I

Bay Oval weather prediction [Source: AccuWeather]Bay Oval weather prediction [Source: AccuWeather]

Criterion
Data
Temperature (in Degree Celsius)17 (real feel 20)
WindSE 9 Km/hr
Wind gusts19 km/h
Humidity94%
Cloud cover98%
Probability of Precipitation71%

According to AccuWeather, the temperature at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui will vary between 17 and 20 degrees celsius, with the wind likely to blow in the South-East direction at a gentle speed. However, there are high chances of precipitation at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, with the AccuWeather predicting around 71 per cent probability of rain at the venue. 

As per the latest update on CREX, it's heavily raining in Mount Maunganui now and the covers are firmly in place. So, we could be in for a long delay as the match officials can only conduct the toss once the weather improves. 

Mount Maunganui's history with washouts

The Bay Oval is a picturesque ground in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. However, rain and inclement weather conditions have led to the abandonment of several international fixtures at this venue in the past. 

Overall, the ground has hosted 16 T20I matches, with three games concluding without a result. The last T20I that was called off at this venue was played between New Zealand and Bangladesh back in December 2023. So, considering the ground's track record, it won't be surprising if the second T20I between Australia and New Zealand receives a similar fate and gets washed out due to rain. 

Update: Although the match was reduced to 18-over per side and New Zealand opted to bowl after winning the toss, rain returned to delay the start of the game. Later, as the weather improved, the game was again reduced to 9-over per side. But unfortunately, rain intervened in the contest yet again, forcing the match officials to call it off.