Rain plays spoilsport: 1st New Zealand-England T20I abandoned without result

Persistent rain washed out the opening T20 International between New Zealand and England in Christchurch. England managed 153/6 after being put in to bat, with Sam Curran top-scoring with an unbeaten 49. However, the downpour returned just as New Zealand prepared for their chase, leading to the match's abandonment without a result.

Rain plays spoilsport: 1st New Zealand-England T20I abandoned without result
Persistent rain washed out the opening T20 International between New Zealand and England in Christchurch. England managed 153/6 after being put in to bat, with Sam Curran top-scoring with an unbeaten 49. However, the downpour returned just as New Zealand prepared for their chase, leading to the match's abandonment without a result.