That's it from this game here in Dubai 🏟️. The match has been abounded due to rain⛈️ and we hope the rain will be away from tomorrow's games. Please you can switch tabs to follow India vs New Zealand's first T20I in Ranchi.
For now, this is me Saipavan Janaki signing it off along with my co-commentator Ayan Chatterjee alongside our scorer Chandan Kr Singh. Stay tuned for more coverage going on in our network, take care, stay safe and enjoy!!!
09.10 PM IST: The official news comes our way that THE MATCH HAS BEEN ABANDONED DUE TO RAIN. We will be back with tomorrow's game as Sharjah Warriors will cross their swords against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at 3.30 PM IST.
8.43 PM IST: The umpires are out in the middle for inspection. The ground staff working hard to clear the water and get the pitch ready soon.
8:37 IST: The covers are firmly in place. The super soppers are working to clear the puddles from the outfield.
8:18 PM IST: We have some good news for you. The rain has stopped. There will be an inspection at 8:45 PM IST provided the rain does not return.
7:36 PM IST: The rain continues to fall and some puddles are being formed on the outfield.
7:10 PM IST: It's pouring in Dubai and the delay will be a long one. The waiting game shall continue. While we wait for the rain to clear, you can switch tabs to follow India vs New Zealand's first T20I in Ranchi.
7:02 PM IST: We start with bad news. It's raining in Dubai and the covers are firmly in place. The square is covered. One hopes the rain stops.
Stay tuned for the toss and team sheets that shall unfurl on your screen soon.
The weather has been a dampener in the last couple of days with two back-to-back abandoned games in Dubai and Sharjah. The forecast for Dubai today is dodgy with rain expected to hit Dubai. We will keep our fingers crossed and hope the rain stays away and we get a full game of cricket.