NZ vs WI, 4th T20I: Rain Cancels Match in Nelson
The fourth Twenty20 international between New Zealand and the West Indies was abandoned due to rain on Monday after less than seven overs had been played. The match took place at Nelson’s Saxton Oval.
West Indies had reached 38-1 after 6.3 overs when the weather intervened. Alick Athanaze was the only wicket to fall, scoring 21 before being caught by Daryl Mitchell off a James Neesham delivery.
- Athanaze was dismissed attempting to loft a ball over mid-on but misculed it.
- Fellow opener Amir Jangoo remained unbeaten on 12.
- Captain Shai Hope was not out on 3.
New Zealand leads the series 2-1. They had lost the opening match at Auckland’s Eden Park by seven runs but bounced back to win the second game at the same venue by three runs. The third match, played in Nelson, ended with New Zealand winning by nine runs on Sunday.
“The fourth Twenty20 international between New Zealand and West Indies was abandoned because of rain on Monday after less than seven overs of play.”
The fifth and final match in the series is scheduled for Thursday in Dunedin.
Summary: Weather interrupted the fourth T20 between New Zealand and West Indies, leaving New Zealand leading the series 2-1, with the final match set for Dunedin.