There was a disturbance due to rain in the first T20 match, and the match had to be canceled. Now the Indian team has reached Mount Maunganui for the second T20 match. Before this match, the Indian team was given a grand welcome in the famous ‘Powhiri’ way in New Zealand. Powhiri is a ceremony performed to welcome guests in which Dance, singing, etc. are included.
The ODI series will start on 25 November 2022
The Indian team is on a New Zealand tour. After the cancellation of the first T20 match due to rain, the Indian team reached Mount Maunganui. Here the Indian team was welcomed in the traditional way of New Zealand. Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, the Indian team reached Tauranga city for the match to be held on Sunday. There was a grand welcome of the blue army with the traditional way of ‘Powhiri’ on their arrival.
Talking about the Powhiri ceremony is a Maori welcome ceremony. In which speech, cultural program, and singing are included. This ceremony is mainly performed during the reception of the guests. At the start of the ceremony, there is a challenge for non-Māori speakers. This is the most spectacular part of Powhiri. Some pictures of Powhiri were shared on the Twitter account of the CSK Fan Club. In this, the players of the Indian team are seen participating in the Powhiri reception.
The first t20 against New Zealand was canceled due to rain. Now the Indian team has to play the remaining two T20 matches. For which the Indian team will make every effort to win. After the conclusion of the T20 matches, the Indian team will also start its ODI series against New Zealand.
Both New Zealand and the Indian teams managed to reach the semi-final of the T20 World Cup. Both the teams had to face defeat in the semi-final match. The Pakistan team had eliminated New Zealand from the World Cup by defeating. On the other hand, the Indian team had to face a crushing defeat against England.
