NZ vs WI, 4th T20I: Rain Halts Match in Nelson
The fourth Twenty20 international between New Zealand and the West Indies was abandoned due to persistent rain on Monday, cutting play short after fewer than seven overs at Nelson’s Saxton Oval.
At the time of interruption, the West Indies had reached 38 for 1 in 6.3 overs after being asked to bat first. Alick Athanaze, who scored 21 runs, was the only wicket to fall. He mistimed a shot while trying to loft a James Neesham delivery over mid-on and was caught by Daryl Mitchell running backward.
Alick Athanaze fell for 21 after miscuing a lofted shot against James Neesham, caught by Daryl Mitchell.
When the rain returned for a second time, the umpires decided to call off the game. Opening partner Amir Jangoo remained unbeaten on 12, while captain Shai Hope was not out on three.
New Zealand currently leads the five-match series 2-1. They lost the opening game at Auckland’s Eden Park by seven runs, won the second at the same ground by three runs, and secured victory in the third match in Nelson by nine runs on Sunday. The final match will take place in Dunedin on Thursday.
Author’s Summary
Rain cut short the fourth T20I between New Zealand and the West Indies in Nelson, leaving the hosts 2–1 ahead as the teams prepare for the decisive fifth match in Dunedin.