New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- The second T20I between New Zealand and Australia was reduced to nine overs per side after a lengthy rain-delay at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Friday. The New Zealand vs Australia clash was originally scheduled to start at 11:45 AM IST. Several rain delays forced the game the second game to start two hours and 15 minutes later at 2 PM IST.

Earlier, heavy rain throughout the day delayed the toss by 30 minutes and the match was shortened to 18 overs per side. However, further delays forced the match officials to reduce the game to nine-overs per side.

Meanwhile, New Zealand have won a delayed toss and opted to bowl first. New Zealand made three changes, naming Ben Sears, Jimmy Neesham and Ish Sodhi in place of ...