BRISBANE - New Zealand's cricketers awoke to heavy rain in Brisbane today, placing in doubt the chances of completing the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy decider against Australia.
The Bureau of Meteorology forecast a mostly cloudy Black Friday in Brisbane with a few showers, tending to rain at times.
The match
wasn't scheduled to start until 4.15pm (NZT), with the 'Gabba at least known as one of fastest drying grounds in world cricket if the weather cleared. Heavy rain was still falling at lunchtime (NZT).
A washout, leaving the series tied 2-2, would see current holders Australia retain the trophy.
It would be the second shared series in the competition's four-year history, with the original 2004-05 series left frustratingly poised 1-1 when the decider in Brisbane was abandoned.
- NZPA
