The second Twenty20 International between Australia and New Zealand at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui was significantly impacted by rain, resulting in a shortened nine-over contest.
Following the match, Australia’s captain, Mitchell Marsh, addressed the difficulties of playing in the truncated format. Marsh disclosed that he contemplated retiring himself out after scoring one run from five deliveries, citing the considerable pressure he felt during his brief innings in the abbreviated game. This performance occurred after he had scored 85 runs off 53 balls in the preceding match.
New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell also commented on the fixture, expressing his team’s desire to play a complete game and their aim to level the series against their Trans-Tasman rivals. Bracewell further emphasized the importance of each match for his country and voiced hopes for more favorable weather conditions in subsequent games.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/retire-myself-today-mitchell-marsh-aus-vs-nz-2nd-t20-rain-washout-10285471/