Updated: 03/08/2013 12:39 | By Agence France-Presse

Play abandoned in New Zealand-England 1st Test

Play was abandoned due to rain on the third day of the opening Test between New Zealand and England at University Oval on Friday, frustrating the Black Caps' effort to extend a first innings lead.

Play abandoned in New Zealand-England 1st Test

Play abandoned in New Zealand-England 1st Test

New Zealand were 402 for seven when the umpires ordered players from the field shortly after tea, with Brendon McCullum unbeaten on 44 and Bruce Martin 17 not out, a 235-run lead.

The rain raises the prospect that New Zealand will be unable to convert their commanding position into a win, as the entire first day was also abandoned due to bad weather.

MORE REGIONAL NEWS

Latest Photo Galleries on xinmsn

NEWS VIDEOS

MORE NEWS VIDEOS

facebook recommendations

LIVE NEWS RADIO STREAMING

  • 938 Live
    938LIVE

    938LIVE is Singapore's only English news and talk station which transmits round the clock with an engaging and enticing spread of programmes on current affairs, health, business and lifestyle as well as news every half hour until midnight.

  • Capital 958
    Capital 958


    95.8FM城市频道的前身是"第三广播网"。上个世纪30年代末，新加坡就有中文广播，一路走来经过不少政治，社会局势的改变，中文广播在本地一直扮演举足轻重的角色。