2nd ODI abandoned after rain delay

Sun, Dec 29, '13

Napier, New Zealand - The forecast on the eve of the 2nd One Day International between New Zealand and the West Indies was right as the match was abandoned at the time of what would have been the end of the first innings.

So bad was the rain at the start of the afternoon in Napier that not even the toss could be taken. The players were forced to stay in the dry and warm dressing rooms of McLean Park.

At times, the rain did slightly relent and give glimmers of hope that some play might be possible. Within 40 minutes of the scheduled start, the rain had lightened up considerably.