Rain has denied the Black Caps their first opportunity to wrap up their T20 international cricket series against the West Indies

Just 6.3 overs have been possible in game four gloomy Nelson - play eventually abandoned just after 4 o'clock,

The visitors had reached 38 for 1 after losing the toss and being asked to bat first.

New Zealand lead the series 2-1, the teams now heading for Dunedin for Thursday's fifth and final match.

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