NZ vs BAN, 2nd T20I: confusion over revised DLS target hats play

Over the years, there have been instances where the game has been stopped for bizarre reasons and one such example was presented to fans during the second T20I match between New Zealand and Bangladesh on Tuesday – the lack of a revised target. In the second game of the three-match series, the game came to a halt as there was some confusion among Bangladesh players chasing the revised target. When the second innings resumed, it looked as if Bangladesh were to chase 148 runs in 16 overs after adjusting to the DLS methodology as per the goal.

But after 1.3 overs, the game was halted and the umpires took the ball in possession as there was confusion about Bangladesh chasing the target. The game came to a halt for about five minutes and, after some downsizing, it was revealed that Bangladesh had to chase 170 runs in 16 overs. Match referee Jeff Crowe and on-field umpires Chris Brown and Chris Gaffney informed the Bangladesh players about the goal.

New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham was not happy with the situation and asked how a team could come to bat and not knowing what target they were chasing.

Nimesh tweeted, “It is possible to know how it is possible to start the run chase without following what you are following? #NZvBAN,” Neelam tweeted.

How is it possible to start a run chase without knowing what you are chasing Crazy Stuff. #NZvBAN

– Jimmy Neesham (@ jiminesh) March 30, 2021

Earlier Glenn Phillips scored an unbeaten innings of 58 as New Zealand scored 173/5 in 17.5 overs. In the first innings, the rain showed poor play and after the DLS method, Bangladesh were given a target of 170 in 16 overs.

Asked to bat first, Kiwi openers Finn Allen and Martin Guptill scored 36 runs inside the first four overs, but Bangladesh bounced back strongly as New Zealand fell to 55/3 in the seventh over. Allen (17), Guptill (21), and Devon Conway (15) achieved rapid success for the host team.

Will Young and Glenn Phillips then entered the crease together and the duo added 39 runs for the fourth wicket, but as the time progressed, the hosts faced another road as Mahdi Hassan gave Young (14) Dropped out and reduced New Zealand. 94/4 in the 12th over.

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With New Zealand score 102/4 in the 13th over, the rain spoiled the game and the match had to be halted. However, the break was not long and the game soon resumed. Phillips and Daryl Mitchell were baser in the final overs and both scored at a brisk pace.

However, rain in the 18th over once again halted the game and New Zealand’s score was reduced to 173/5. The hosts were not able to bat for their entire quota of 20 overs and as a result, following the DLS method, Bangladesh were given a target of 170 from 16 overs.