The first match of five-match T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand has been postponed owing to heavy rain in Rawalpindi on Thursday.
It was earlier revealed that the match would now consist of five overs each side, and the players would only come back on the field for two balls.vWith the second ball, Shaheen Afridi removed Tim Robinson with an inswinging delivery that shook the stumps for the home team.
The umpires had to cancel the game since the rain had come again.
The players had already departed the pitch just as Shaheen was about to deliver the opening ball of the game.
After winning the toss, Michael Bracewell, the captain of New Zealand, chose to bat first.
Three players from Pakistan were given their debut caps: Usman Khan, Irfan Khan Niazi, and Abrar Ahmed.
It should be mentioned that April 20, the day of the second Twenty20 International, has a 49 percent probability of rain in Rawalpindi.
On April 21, the day of the third T20I, there is a far lower likelihood of rain—just 19 percent.
Following the first three games at Pindi Cricket Stadium, both teams will travel to Lahore to play the final two Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) of the series on April 25 and 27, respectively.
