India were 97/1 in 9.4 overs, with Suryakumar Yadav looking in great touch, before persistent rain forced officials to call off play with no result.

Cricket fans were left disappointed as the due to rain, with no result possible after an engrossing start. The weather played spoilsport at the Manuka Oval, allowing only of play before persistent showers forced officials to call off the match.

India, having been put in to bat, looked in commanding form at when rain interrupted proceedings. appeared in ominous touch, striking the ball cleanly and setting the tone for an aggressive start, while played confidently from the other end.

Play had earlier resumed at after an initial delay, and the match was reduced to an . However, the second spell of rain proved too heavy and persist

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