S.A.-New Zealand match abandoned

POTCHEFSTROOM (SOUTH AFRICA), OCT. 21. The first one-day International between New Zealand and South Africa at Potchefstroom was abandoned with South Africa on 191 for two wickets when rain came down for the second time.

After a first delay of 1hr 15mins, play resumed and pinch-hitter Nicky Boje reached his 100 from just 89 balls that included eleven 4s.

But the heavens opened a second time and the players had to return to the pavilion - with the host on 191 for two wickets.

Unbeaten were Boje on 105 (93 balls) and Jacques Kallis on eight.

Boje shared a second-wicket stand of 129 with Free State provincial teammate Boeta Dippenaar, who was out for 57 shortly before the rain started to fall.

New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming sent South Africa in on a good pitch, citing the possibility of a thunderstorm or dew affecting the side fielding second in the day-night game.

- AFP

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