The fourth T20 international between the Black Caps and West Indies has been wiped out by rain in Nelson.
There were just 6.3 overs played before rain took hold at Saxton Oval and didn’t abate enough for a return to the field.
The Black Caps lead the series 2-1, with the final match due to be played in Dunedin on Thursday afternoon.
Play was first halted after five overs, with the West Indies 30 for none after Mitch Santner won the toss for the Black Caps and decided to bowl.
Drizzly weather turned to steady rain and the players retreated to the pavilion.
There was a break in the weather a short time later but they only managed 1.3 overs before the rain returned. In that time, the West Indies progressed to 38 but lost the wicket of Alick Athanaze who skied a delivery from Jimmy Neesham, and Daryl Mitchell took the catch.
The players were fated not to return and the skippers shook hands with the decision to abandon the match at 4.08pm.
Coverage of the final T20 begins at 1pm this Thursday on TVNZ1 and TVNZ+
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