NZ vs AFG was canceled due to rain at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. (AP)New Zealand vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup 2022: The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand and Afghanistan was washed out due to persistent rain on Wednesday. The second match of the day was scheduled to start at 1.30 PM IST but rain forced the players to remain indoors. Earlier in the rain-hit opening game of the day, Ireland stunned England by five runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method following multiple interruptions.
For both New Zealand and Afghanistan, Wednesday’s game was their second outing in the Super 12 stage. While New Zealand beat defending champions Australia by 89 runs in their opening match, Afghanistan lost by five wickets against England.
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Match was abandoned without a ball being bowled. Afghanistan and New Zealand share points after the match is called off!
Rain continues to fall at the Melbourne. No sign of play being able to get underway , the points will get shared between two
Rain has stopped and the next inspection will be at 21:00 local time.
Bad news from the middle as covers are coming back on.
Rain has stopped and if all goes well then we will have a pitch inspection in 15 mins.
Expecting another 30 mins delay.
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Hello and welcome to the our live coverage of New Zealand vs Afghaniistan. New Zealand will face Afghanistan on a double-header Wednesday at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne.