New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- The second T20I between New Zealand and Australia was called off after just 2.1 overs as the rain gods opened up once again at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Friday. Batting first, Australia were 16/1 after the loss of Travis Head when the game stopped. Mitchell Marsh and Matthew Short were at the crease.

With the Bay Oval forecast not looking great for the rest of the day, the umpires had a chat with the groundsman and the two captains before calling it off. It was also an international debut for umpire Cory Black. Australia won the first match by six wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy.

Earlier the game was reduced to nine overs per side after a lengthy rain-dela...