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Heavy rain and thunderstorms have deprived cricket fans of any live action, as the second T20I between Bangladesh national cricket team and New Zealand national cricket team in Chattogram was officially called off on Wednesday. 

These are ominous signs from Chattogram as it looks likely that a washout is on the cards. More than two and a half hours have already past since the time toss had to take place. It is still raining in the city and if it continues for 30-40 minutes more the official announcement could come from the officials. 

We still don’t have any further updates from the stadium in Chattogram. The rain is persistent and the covers remain firmly in place over the pitch and square, weighed down by heavy rollers. They are being used to prevent them from being blown away by strong winds. For now, we can only keep our fingers crossed and hope for some improvement in conditions.

Some positive signs from Chattogram as the rain has eased, and we could be in for some action soon. There’s still a slight drizzle, though and once that clears, the groundstaff can begin the clean-up. The drainage system here is excellent, but it will still take a bit of time to get the outfield ready.

The ground staff have ensured that the field is fully covered, with covers firmly in place across almost the entire pitch and large parts of the outfield. The toss has been delayed for now. Meanwhile, we will bring you further updates as soon as more information becomes available.

Both the Bangladesh national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team have arrived at the venue for the 2nd T20I, but the weather isn’t playing along. A thunderstorm and heavy rain continue to lash the port city, with the pitches safely under covers while the outfield is taking a proper hit. The only positive about the venue is that it boasts excellent drainage facilities, so there’s still hope for play, provided rain stays away for at least an hour.

Bangladesh vs New Zealand Live Score, 2nd T20I Match Updates: The hosts, Bangladesh, took a crucial lead in the first game of the three-match T20I series. After winning the ODI series, the Bangla Tigers started the T20I leg of the tour with a six-wicket win a couple of days ago at the same venue. Chasing a target of 183 runs in the second innings, Towhid Hridoy starred with the bat in hand and played an unbeaten knock of 51 runs in 27 balls. He struck a couple of fours and three sixes in a match-winning knock for his team. Stay tuned for Bangladesh vs New Zealand live score, key moments, and real-time coverage from this blockbuster BAN vs NZ encounter here on NewsX. 

Bangladesh vs New Zealand Pitch Report

The pitch at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, which is typically thought of as a balanced surface, has plenty to offer both batters and bowlers. In the last game, both teams were effective with the bat, but given the conditions, chasing appeared to be easier. Again, the toss could be important because teams are likely to want to bowl first. Taking everything into account, the situation suggests a fiercely contested match in which neither team has a clear advantage. 

BAN vs NZ: Bangladesh Last 5 Match Results

BAN vs NZ: New Zealand Last 5 Match Results

Bangladesh Squad

Litton Das (C and wk), Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Towhid Hridoy, Parvez Hossain Emon, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Ripon Mondol, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed, Nurul Hasan

New Zealand Squad

Nick Kelly (C), Katene Clarke, Tim Robinson, Dane Cleaver (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi, Matthew Fisher, Ben Lister, Jayden Lennox, Ben Sears, Blair Tickner, Tom Latham