NZ-Bangladesh third day's play washed out

The third day of the second and final Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh was abandoned Sunday after persistent rain in Christchurch, reports AFP from Christchurch. New Zealand are 260 for seven in their first innings, 29 runs behind Bangladesh's 289. The umpires waited until the scheduled start of the post-tea session before calling play off for the day as the rain showed no sign of clearing up. Fine weather is forecast for the remaining two days and play will start 30 minutes early at 10.30am on Monday (2130 GMT Sunday). Earlier, Bangladesh made a fighting total of 289 on the opening day riding on two half centuries by Soumya Sarkar (86) and Shakib Al Hasan (59). Debutant Nurul Hasan Sohan also batted well to contribute 47. Tim Southee was the most successful bowler for the home side taking five wickets.

NZ-Bangladesh third days play washed out

The third day of the second and final Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh was abandoned Sunday after persistent rain in Christchurch, reports AFP from Christchurch. New Zealand are 260 for seven in their first innings, 29 runs behind Bangladeshs 289. The umpires waited until the scheduled start of the post-tea session before calling play off for the day as the rain showed no sign of clearing up. Fine weather is forecast for the remaining two days and play will start 30 minutes early at 10.30am on Monday (2130 GMT Sunday). Earlier, Bangladesh made a fighting total of 289 on the opening day riding on two half centuries by Soumya Sarkar (86) and Shakib Al Hasan (59). Debutant Nurul Hasan Sohan also batted well to contribute 47. Tim Southee was the most successful bowler for the home side taking five wickets.