NZ vs WI, 4th T20I: Rain Curtails New Zealand-West Indies Match in Nelson
The fourth Twenty20 international between New Zealand and the West Indies was washed out due to rain on Monday, after less than seven overs of play. With the interruption, the match at Saxton Oval in Nelson was abandoned.
Match Summary
West Indies reached 38-1 in 6.3 overs after being asked to bat. The only wicket to fall was Alick Athanaze, who scored 21 runs before being caught by Daryl Mitchell off a James Neesham delivery.
"Alick Athanaze, who made 21, was the only wicket to fall when he attempted to loft a James Neesham delivery over mid-on only to miscue and be caught by Daryl Mitchell running back."
Fellow opener Amir Jangoo remained unbeaten on 12, while captain Shai Hope was not out on three when the rain ended the game.
Series Status
New Zealand leads the series 2-1. The fifth and final T20I will take place on Thursday in Dunedin.
- New Zealand lost the first match at Eden Park, Auckland by seven runs.
- They won the second match at the same venue by three runs.
- New Zealand secured victory in the third match in Nelson by nine runs on Sunday.
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Author’s summary: Rain halted the fourth T20I in Nelson, leaving the series 2-1 to New Zealand as fans await the final match in Dunedin.