Cricket: Day three play in test abandoned

Rain and a wet outfield have forced match officials to abandon all play on the third day of the third and final test between New Zealand and West Indies in Napier today.

Play was originally delayed in the weather-affected match until noon, but the umpires cancelled play today at 1pm.

The Hawke's Bay region has been hit by rain all week turning parts of the McLean Park outfield into a sodden mess.

West Indies are currently 256 for four with Runako Morton on 70 and Dwayne Bravo on 22.

Only 78.1 overs have been bowled so far in the test with New Zealand leading the three-match series 2-0.

- NZPA