Australia bowls first in rain-shortened third T20I against New Zealand
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 9:38 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
In the third T20I against New Zealand on October 22, 2026, Australia opted to bowl first in a match reduced to 14 overs due to rain. Both teams remain unchanged as Australia has already clinched the series. The conditions have affected the standard format of play, prompting the adjustment. The teams aim to adjust to the shorter game as they compete in the final match of the series.
- •Match reduced to 14 overs due to rain
- •Australia decided to bowl first after winning the toss
- •Both teams unchanged from previous fixtures
- •Australia has clinched the series prior to this match
- •Match taking place on October 22, 2026
- 9:38 AMESPNcricinfo — Australia opt to bowl in rain-shortened third T20I against New Zealand
"Both teams went unchanged for a game reduced to 14 overs, even as Australia have already clinched the series
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