Rain disrupts second final between NZ and South Africa
Heavy rain disrupted Friday's second one-day final between New Zealand and South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
The players were forced to scurry from the field in the 17th over after the heavens opened up and the ground was drenched by rain and pelted by hailstones.
When play was halted, New Zealand were struggling at 75 for five after just 76 minutes of play.
Lou Vincent made an enterprising 43 off just 42 balls while Kiwi captain Stephen Fleming made 17 off as many balls, but South Africa were well on top.
Groundstaff immediately covered the pitch in the hope of keeping the wicket dry but with lightning strikes and thunderstorms closing in, the match was in danger of being washed out.
A third match has already been pencilled in for Sunday, also at Sydney. If that match is also washed out, South Africa will declared the champions after they won Wednesday's first match in Melbourne by eight wickets.
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