The opening game of New Zealands three-match Twenty20 series with England was abandoned due to heavy rain in Christchurch on Saturday with the hosts denied the opportunity to chase down a modest total for victory.
Play was called off following a long delay after Englands innings, in which the tourists scored 153-6 in 20 overs on a difficult wicket, with Sam Curran 49 not out finishing well after Jos Buttler 29 failed to build on a good start.
The second match takes place at the same venue on Monday before the finale in Auckland on Thursday, as both teams step up their preparations for next years T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, likely to be held in February-March.
