15:04 local, 13:04 GMT, 18:34 IST: Alas, the rain has had the final say. The game has been abandoned, and both teams will share a point apiece. We were hoping against hope to see some action, but the weather was relentless, and - much like New Zealand’s previous encounter against the USA - this match too ends with no result. The lone positive for Bangladesh is that they get off the mark and move up to third place in the group. Here’s hoping for more cricket and fewer weather updates tomorrow. Cheers!!
14:55 local, 12:55 GMT, 18:25 IST: Whoosh! Some good news at last - the drizzle has stopped, and the umpires have scheduled an inspection at 15:00 local time.
14:40 Local Time, 12:40 GMT, 18:10 IST: Oh dear! The drizzle is back, and so are the covers. After the rain stopped and the covers came off, we were all anticipating some positive news - but alas, that wasn’t to be. The waiting game continues...
14:10 local, 12:10 GMT, 17:40 IST: All the covers are now off, and the Super Sopper is hard at work in the outfield. The umpires have scheduled an inspection at 14:30 local time.
13:45 local, 11:45 GMT, 17:15 IST: Good news, folks! The rain has stopped and the covers are starting to come off. Bangladesh’s players are out in the middle, warming up with a football in the outfield. Fingers crossed for a positive update and a restart time very soon.
13:10 Local Time, 11:10 GMT, 16:40 IST: The rain continues to be persistent. Things are looking gloomy as of now. Stay tuned for more updates...
12:15 Local Time, 10:15 GMT, 15:45 IST: Unfortunately, it continues to rain in Bulawayo. The forecast isn't that great for the evening as well but we still have a lot of time in hand so let's keep our fingers crossed. We have already started losing more overs. Let's hope the weather clears up soon and we have an exciting tussle between bat and ball once again...
11:17 local, 09:17 GMT, 14:47 IST: Enough is enough. The drizzle has persisted for around ten minutes now, and the umpires have decided it’s become too heavy - and frustratingly steady - to continue. The players have been asked to leave the field as the groundstaff rush in with the covers. Let’s hope this isn’t a lengthy delay. Remember, we have already lost an hour to rain, and more overs could be shaved off once play eventually resumes. The entire square is under covers as of now...
10
0 4 0 0 4 0 (8 runs)
NZU19 51-1
Aryan Mann
20(36)
Tom Jones
16(18)
Md Samiun Basir Ratul
2-0-9-0
9.6
Samiun Basir Ratul to Aryan Mann, no run, too full on leg stump, wristed away to mid-wicket
9.5
4
Samiun Basir Ratul to Aryan Mann, FOUR, sweeps the full ball from off stump and hits the gap to the right of deep square, Aryan Mann is looking in fine touch today...
9.4
Samiun Basir Ratul to Aryan Mann, no run, too full on off, Aryan Mann jams the drive to cover
9.3
Samiun Basir Ratul to Aryan Mann, no run, full on leg stump, Aryan Mann flicks and finds mid-wicket
9.2
4
Samiun Basir Ratul to Aryan Mann, FOUR, sits on one knee and slams the sweep powerfully over mid-wicket, the length was a touch too full and that allowed Aryan Mann to get the desired timing
9.1
Samiun Basir Ratul to Aryan Mann, no run, full on off, Aryan Mann blocks it off the front foot
11:14 local, 09:14 GMT, 14:44 IST: The drizzle is quite steady, and both umpires just had a word before deciding to continue...
9
0 1 0 0 0 3 (4 runs)
NZU19 43-1
Aryan Mann
12(30)
Tom Jones
16(18)
Shahriar Ahmed
1-0-4-0
8.6
Shahriar Ahmed to Aryan Mann, 3 runs, opens the bat face and slices the drive in the gap wide of backward point. Two fielders give chase and they manage to prevent the boundary with a slide...
8.5
Shahriar Ahmed to Aryan Mann, no run, short outside off, Aryan Mann cuts and picks out backward point
8.4
Shahriar Ahmed to Aryan Mann, no run, full on off
8.3
Shahriar Ahmed to Aryan Mann, no run, quicker on off, blocked off the front foot
8.2
Shahriar Ahmed to Tom Jones, 1 run, full outside off, Jones drives all along the ground to long-off